She brought me to the ocean
We were both holding hands
When I softly whispered
Saw how she'd understand

Your feelings are all right
As long as they're mine
They may be hard to find
If you're running on ocean time

As we walked together
Pictures filled up my mind
I remember when I first met her
I hope it's not the same this time

And I was so misled
That I thought if I cared enough
She'd fall in love
But I guess I was wrong
She said

Your feelings are all right
As long as they're mine
Your feelings are all right
As long as they're mine
They may be hard to find
If you're running on ocean time

When we walked together
Things used to seem all right
Thought it would last forever
But I couldn't get past that night

And I was so misled
That I thought if I cared enough
She'd fall in love
But I guess I was wrong
And I was so misled
That I had it all planned out inside my head
I screwed up again
She said

Your feelings are all right
As long as they're mine
They may be hard to find
If you're running on ocean time

She brought me to the ocena
Never go there again

Your feelings are all right
As long as they're mine
Your feelings are all right
As long as they're mine
Your feeling are all right
As long as they're mine
They may be hard to find
If you're running on ocean time (x6)


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    my favorite song...period. god i miss showoff.

    rbf737on September 29, 2004   Link

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