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As It Is When It Was

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I've kept my head against the wall
I've been this way for so long now
You weren't exactly falling over yourself
When last I saw you
Well I always thought
We'd get along like a house on fire
Until you told me that I'd have to go
How can someone like you work that slow

Whatever you think of me
You listen hard and I will make you see
Whatever you think of me
You listen hard and I will make you see

I don't feel anything no more
This state of grace is consuming me
I'm not grown up and I am not a boy
I feel no pain and I feel no joy
Well I always thought
We'd get along like a house on fire
In those days when the sun was warm
I ran in the street where I was born

Whatever you think of me
You listen hard and I will make you see
Whatever you think of me
You listen hard and I will make you see

The streets are so empty at this time of night
I'd rather walk on my own than fight
In a world where I'd forgotten you
I found myself forgotten, too
That's the danger of believing books
And all the lies of those thieves and crooks
We sing intellectual songs of love
From a stolen pen to a velvet glove.

	

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numb On Jun 18, 2001

Bizarre Love Triangle

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by JLoDaMofo

9y ago

Astonishing that this has no comments and sad that whatever i put won't do this beautiful song justice.

Sitting like a melodic rose between 4 faster punk-esque thorns, it's the highlight of Brotherhood for me.

It's about attaining the thing you have always desired then being disappointed with it. Then yearning for the desire to return.

Or being let down by someone you love.

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by ddirks 3y ago

@JLoDaMofo Agree this is a standout track on Brotherhood. Beautiful song. Excellent interpretation. Melodically it starts with the gorgeous acoustic guitar then features Hook's distinctive bass. By the time it gets to the end it's a rush of music and lyrics.