Maybe this is forever
Forever fades away
Like a rocket ascending into space

Could you not be sad
Could you not break down
After all I won't let go

Until you're safe and sound
Until you're safe and sound

There's beauty in release
There's no one left to please
But you and me

I don't blame you for quitting
I know you really try
If only you could hang on through the night

I don't want to be lonely
I don't want to be scared
And all our friends are waiting there

Until you're safe and sound
Until you're safe and sound

There's beauty in release
There's no one left to please
But you and me

Feel like I could've held on
Feel like I could've let go
Feel like I could've helped you
Feel like I could've changed you

Feel like I could've held you
Feel like I could've hurt you
Feel like I was a stranger
Feel like I was an angel

Feel like I was a hero
Feel like I was a zero
Feel like I could have changed you
Feel like I could have healed you

Feel like I could have saved you
Feel like I should've heard you
Feel like I could have moved you
Feel like I could have changed you

Feel like I could have healed you
Feel like I should've told you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you

Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you

Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I could've saved you
Feel like I could've saved you
Feel like I could've saved you


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Safe and Sound Lyrics as written by Sheryl Crow

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    yeah, i saw this song on the VMAs too and i actually like it, its a very pretty song.

    save_your_momson September 05, 2002   Link

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