Desperately (feat. Jessica Harp)

Michelle Branch

There's something bout the way you looked at me
Made me think for a moment that maybe we were meant to be
Living our lives separately
And it's strange that things change, but not me wanting you so desperately

Ohh, why can't I ignore it
(yeah, yeah) ....
I keep giving in, but I should've know better
Cause there was something bout the way you looked at me
And it's strange that things change, but not me wanting you so desperately

You looked my way and said, "You frustrate me"
Like you're thinking of lines and times when you and I were you and me
We took our chance out on the street
But I missed my chance and chances are it won't be coming back to me

Why can't I ignore it
(yeah, yeah) ....
I keep giving in, but I should've know better
Cause there was something bout the way you looked at me
And it's strange that things change, but not me wanting you so desperately

So desperately...

Ohh..

Ohh, why can't I ignore it
(yeah, yeah) ....
I keep giving in, but I should've know better
Cause there was something bout the way you looked at me
And it's strange cause things change, but not me wanting you so desperately

I want you so desperately

I keep giving in but i should know better

I keep giving in but i should know better

So desperately

I want you so desperately


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    This person seems to be fighting his second nature, misunderstanding what truely is theres. Confession that stands lies in my hands, repentence of a soul. Keeping that paper forever close to my heart guarantees a brandnew start.

    AAngel1_4Uon August 30, 2002   Link

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