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I don't talk too much to my family
I feel that they don't understand me
I don't speak unless there something really important to say
I'm not weak
The quiet people often come across that way
You and me and the family tree that i can't seem to climb
Theres something wrong guess i don't belong
And i don't really mind
No i don't really mind
I don't talk too much to my family
I fell bad whenever they're around me
But i might write
Maybe send a post card once a year
To be polite
And tell all the things that they want hear
You and me and the family tree
How we made such a mess
But you gave it a shot
And now look what you got
A son who's fatherless
You and me and the family tree
That just cant seem to grow
I just wanted to say that i love you anyway
And i think that you should know
I think that you should know
I don't talk
And i don't speak
You might say that i am weak
But I dont talk
And i dont speak

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rena624 On Jul 12, 2002

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2002-07-12 02:27:50

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by rena624

24y ago

this song hits home with my famil situation because i'm not exactly close with anyone. in fact i live 3000 miles away by choice. this is one of my fave songs every by athenaeum, and as far as i know it was only posted on their website as an MP3. not sure if its still on there. maybe it will be on the new album commin' out :)

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