Almost There, Going Nowhere

The Starting Line

Its time to say a word
Say it like you mean it
He spoke with his song of hearts
As my eyes hold back
Hoping for the end
One too many condescending battles for a friend

Say another word
And I'll sit on the floor
Keep talking down to me
Your not only losing me
Your losing what's in store

I'll try to stay awake
When I go
When I get home
I'll try to stay awake
Over the phone
So I can tell the truth
Tell the truth

Something keeps on getting in the way
Between you and I on summer holiday yeah
Just wait one minute more
'Cause my heart is halfway torn and your already gone
And your already gone

I'll try to stay awake (so I can tell you)
When I go
When I get home
I'll try to stay awake (so I can tell you)
Over the phone
So I can tell the truth

Say another word
Face first on the floor
Keep talking down to me
Losing what was almost meant to be

I'll try to stay awake (so I can tell you)
When I go
When I get home
I'll try to stay awake (so I can tell you)
Over the phone
So I can tell the truth


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    This song is totally one of my all time favorites off of the CD that came out yesterday! But when I downloaded it on KaZaA the title was Decisions, Decisions. O well! This song just totally rocks! The Starting Line is just a gr8 band and I love them to death and I always will! Ken writes killer lyrics and the band always has gr8 instrumentals. I think that Ken's voice totally rocks with the instrumental in this song! Gosh! I just love Starting Line so much! They are totally one of my all time favorite bands! HeHe! Luv em! ~aMbEr* :)

    SMUSER19348on July 17, 2002   Link

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