I'm awake in the afternoon
I fell asleep in the living room
And it's one of those moments
When everything is so clear

Before the truth goes back into hiding
I want to decide 'cause it's worth deciding
To work on finding something more than this fear

It takes so much out of me to pretend
Tell me now, tell me how to make amends

Maybe, I need to see the daylight
To leave behind the half-life
Don't you see I'm breaking down

Lately, something here don't feel right
This is just a half-life
Is there really no escape?
No escape from time
Of any kind

I keep trying to understand
This thing and that thing, my fellow man
I guess I'll let you know
When I figure it out

But I don't mind a few mysteries
They can stay that way it's fine by me
And you are another mystery I am missing

It takes so much out of me to pretend

Maybe, I need to see the daylight
To leave behind the half-life
Don't you see I'm breaking down

Lately, something here don't feel right
This is just a half-life
Is there really no escape?
No escape from time
Of any kind

Come on lets fall in love [Repeat: x3]
Again

Cause lately something here don't feel right
This is just a half-life,
Without you I am breaking down

Wake me, let me see the daylight
Save me from this half-life
Let's you and I escape
Escape from time

Come on lets fall in love [Repeat: x3]
Again


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Half-Life Lyrics as written by Duncan Sheik

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    I agree with lyriclistner....it's like a couple that isn't exactly going great--like someone is hiding something from the other, or they're lying to each other but they still love each other, they just need to open up. When Revenge of the Seth came out in 2005, I made a tribute video to the relationship with Padme and Anakin--I'm not sure if there are any star wars fans here--but ever since then, I still identify that song to the kind of relationship that they both ended up having....with Anakin loving her so much but is totally distant and leaving her feeling empty...sigh

    Great song :)

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