When it comes the time that you have recognized your line
and you realize the path that you will travel through your life,
be sure that what you want is exactly what you're trying to get,
or you'll be speeding toward a cliff without realizing that...
Before you know,
the haze makes you slow ignore your future,
forget your past - before you know,
cars start to crash.
There are so many choices,
the opportunities abound.
Just to be sure to keep things straight and be sure to stand your ground.
Let nothing shade your vision,
even fight to keep it clear.
Let no one change what's right for you,
for when you start to veer cars start to crash.


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    I think this song is basically sayin to be yourself. You dont need to conform and be something someone else wants you to be.

    ThePolarExpresson June 19, 2002   Link
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    well yeah, it's about keeping your mind straight against all the bad influences. haze being smoke? from a cigarrette or something?

    GoodApolloImSteveon August 19, 2006   Link
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    I think it's about knowing what you want to do with your life and not letting anyone or anything get in your way.

    MissNeuroticon December 17, 2007   Link
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    Take the Test!! (Part I) AFI was formed in what year?

    1)What is track fourteen of the Wingnut version of Answer that and Stay Fashionable?

    2)What AFI song contains Nick 13 from Tiger Army?

    3)Who made the art for Very Proud of Ya?

    4)What AFI song contains the repetitive lyrics "I hate you!"

    5)What band also covered "Halloween"?

    Message me for answers and your score!

    NotaShattyFatmason July 05, 2011   Link

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