Matt Wertz

Step Back

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i saw a man on the street he was lookin' for money
his hand was open wide
and if he only knew what he really needs
he needs a brand new life
i saw a couple walkin' hand in hand
their noses stuck up in the air
they were livin' the good life, plenty of money
and they didn't have a care
chorus:
but baby have i got some news for you
you ain't gonna buy nothin' you can't lose
so throw it all away, and take a step back
there's so much waiting for you of what you lack

i saw the same man again yesterday
with desperation in his eyes
all he's ever been sold in his life
were empty and thoughtless lies
if i could only be the one to tell him
what he needs to know
if i could only be the man
with seeds to sow
i said baby

(chorus)

now i know the world has got you down
and i know you've got no one around
and still i'm saying

(chorus)

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marsthestrange On Jun 21, 2002

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MarsTheStrange

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2002-06-21 17:29:46

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