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So that I
Am falling asleep, exhaust in my eyes
Well those angry hands
They know they're damned
If I should die before I wake
Make no mistake
Well I'm dying anyway
And this time that we have will soon end
They're waiting in silence for you
And I heard you tell all your friends
That you couldn't wait 'til it's through
Well we're through
Who's saving us now
From the bitter strings of the jealous sound?
Well we'll figure it out
Know that I
I couldn't accept, I cannot deny
And those angry hands
They won't understand
And this time that we have will soon end
They're waiting in silence for you
And I heard you tell all your friends
That you couldn't wait 'til it's through
Well we're through
Who's saving us now
From the bitter strings of the jealous sound?
Well we'll figure it out
And I drove straight through Texas
I signed with O's and X's
My heart will break
And I know that I can't take
Your exit
Your exit
Who's saving us now
From the bitter strings of the jealous sound?
(Who's saving us now?)
Well we'll figure it out
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Well we'll figure it out
Song Info
Submitted by
xplasteredx On Nov 25, 2001
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this song is about heartbreak , without a doubt. the lyrics are so strong, which makes this song even better with the music they have put it to. bitter heartbreak of course. ha still wonderful
i definetely agree. what a great song.
It illustrates the end of a relationship that ends in bitterness. Both sides are left empty handed with only the "jealous sound" ringing in their heads.
I agree with all of the above. I really like this song. Realy like the opening verse, so great
A friend of mine told me about this song about three years ago,after all that time it still remains on my list of all time favorite songs!
It's also about suicide since the narrator is apparently running his car ("exhaust in my eyes") in an attempt to kill himself. I appreciate Blair's willingness to write so unflinchingly about suicide (see "Steeper Than We Thought" by Knapsack).