Since I met you
This small town hasn't got room
For my big feelings

Violently happy
Cause I love you

Violently happy
But you're not here

Violently happy
Come calm me down
Before I get into trouble

I tip-toe down to the shore
Stand by the ocean
Make it roar at me
And I roar back

Violently happy
Cause I love you

Violently happy
But you're not here

Violently happy
Overemotional

Violently happy
I'll get into trouble
Real soon
If you don't get here
Baby

Violently happy
Cause I love you

Violently happy
I'm aiming too high

Violently happy
It will get me into trouble
Violently happy
I'm driving my car
Too fast
With ecstatic music on

Violently happy
I'm getting too drunk

Violently happy
I'm daring people
To jump off roofs with me

Only you
Can clam me down
I'm aiming too high

Soothe me


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Violently Happy Lyrics as written by Nellee Hooper Bjork Gudmundsdottir

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    Love is indeed a state of insanity.. at least for some people x)

    Human-beefon October 08, 2007   Link

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