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Your depth of sadness was a gift
And for a while I cherished it
I'm tired of wasting my time away
So I'm giving it back to you
Giving it back to you

It takes a lot to keep you going
Wearing me down without you knowing
My will to fight has gone away
So I'm giving it back to you
Giving it back to you

I'm tired of wasting my time away
So I'm giving it back to you
Giving it back to you

I'm tired of wasting my time away
So I'm giving it back to you
Giving it back to you

Giving it back

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spliphstar On Jun 17, 2002

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2002-06-17 15:31:30

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Cover art for Giving It Back lyrics by Matthew Sweet

by Bustakap

22y ago

It's about soembody he once thought was interesting for their 'deep' and 'honest' look into life, but eventually got sick of. When all they ever responded with was negativety, even when faced with positives, he realized it was a waste to try and make anything work with somebody who would never appreciate anything.

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