Open up and let me in
I was lucky to live, don't need to win
Forgave myself and if that's a sin
It's not enough you'd even know it
You did right to call my bluff
'Cause I won't say when I've had enough
And I worked so hard to need this stuff
And you tried so long to just ignore it

Won't you come down where I am
Words are hidden, understand

I won't repeat myself again
I will not repeat myself again
It's another promise D.O.A.
And despite my every hope there is no truth
Behind my best intentioned oath

Won't you come down where I am
Words are hidden, understand
Won't you come down
Been away to long, I know I have

Won't you come down, help me stand
There is healing in your hands
Won't you come down where I am
Words all leave me
Been away too long
I know I've been away too long
I know I have


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Come Down Lyrics as written by Glen Richard Phillips Todd B. Nichols

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    Definitely about drug addiction. "Hey Joe, can you spare a buck, I could use some food". Implies this person needs to borrow money, probably can't make it on their own.

    Also, the person is also dealing with people nagging them about getting clean it seems.

    lildee293on September 20, 2014   Link

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