My heart ticks in beat with these kids that I grew up with
Living like life's going out of style
And you came to watch us play like a "Big shot talent"
But at the end of the day you know
Where we come from
And where we call home

Hey, Chris, you were our only friend
And I know this is belated, we love you back

They'll say it's not worth it
We'll leave this town in ruins
Living like life's going out of style
And you came to watch us play like a "Big shot talent"
But at the end of the day you know whoa oh
Those busted lips we take back home

Hey, Chris, you were our only friend
And I know this is belated, but we love you back
So, hey, Chris, you were our only friend
And I know this is belated, but we love you back

I know you would be there either way
So glad it seems like these times will never fade
I know you would be there either way (So I'll tell everyone how much this means to me)
So glad it seems like these times will never fade (So I'll tell everyone I see)

Hey, Chris, you were our only friend
And I know this is belated, we love you back
Hey, Chris, you were our only friend
And I know this is belated, but we love you back

I know you would be there either way
So glad it seems like these times will never fade
Hey, Chris, you were our only friend (I know you would be there either way)
And I know this is belated, but we love you back (so glad it seems like these times will never fade)


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    I don't think Chris died in the war. I don't know if anyone else has actually watched the DVD that came with their acoustic CD My Tongue Will Always Be The B-Side To My Heart, but in the perfomance section there is a live acoustic performance by FOB. This is the first song they play, and they literally play this song to Chris who is present at the performance and on the DVD footage...and very much alive. The guy who was taping the performance kept putting the camera on Chris while they were playing the song, and every time he did, Chris would flip him off and point to the band, like, "Film them, not me." That DVD is really good, btw.

    cutewhenxuxscreamon December 28, 2004   Link

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