I can tell by the tone of your voice,
That this Isn't working out
I can tell by the look in your eyes,
You've made up your mind you haven't got a doubt
I remember when I first saw you,
Remember the way I felt
And now your breaking me to pieces,
I don't know how I'll deal with this

but If I...
Learned anything at all
It was to always be true to yourself and
I know that this isn't the end of it all
And I will fall...

Have you ever watched the shadows,
Fly across the midnight sky
You know I used to watch the sunset,
But it seems that I haven't got the time anymore

but if I....
Learned anything at all it was too
Always be true to yourself and I
Know that this is what I can do and
I'm gonna' try...

been thinking for days,
Been sleepless for nights
But it all came to me,
Driving home crying my eyes out

and if I...
Learned anything at all it was too
Never give up
Cause I see all my dreams laid out in front of me
And for once it doesn't seem so tough

no, it doesn't seem so tough....







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Anything at All Lyrics as written by Tristan Prettyman

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    I think Tristan makes it clear that she even though she's really heart strucken by this guy who just kind of gives up on their relationship, she knows that she can't give up her dreams that she has for herself...despite the pain. Relationships come and go, so its always good to be able to do things for yourself and live for yourself...

    saraheliz4on December 27, 2004   Link

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