Mötley Crüe

Driftaway

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Look inside the mirror but I don't know who I see
Smoke another cigarette, a smile holds back the tears
These contradictions seem to be the story of my life
A simple man with memories of those long lost golden days
I close my eyes and slowly driftaway
Mistakes I've made remind me of the roads I shouldn't choose
It never comes that easy when you've nuthin left to lose
I can't see the answers tell me why am I so blind
A tired man I'll make the best of another lonely day
I close my eyes and slowly driftaway
Never thought I'd make it just from playin my guitar
Just a little smile always shelters me from the pain
Everytime I start to slide I wish upon a star
The sun comes out and dries up all the rain
I'm a honest man who refused the shade on a hot and lonely day
Close my eyes and dream my life away
Now I know that I can stop the rain
Close my eyes and slowly driftaway

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charlie The Man On Jun 24, 2004

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by Chalissa

20y ago

I've never heard this song, but it has such beautiful lyrics...

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by Wishmaster

20y ago

a really great, about thinking back on life and all the memories, thinking of how much better life was then and getting lost in those memories

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by themotleyzombie

18y ago

This is such a beautiful song. Corabi is a great singer, and this album is amazing. Driftaway is one of the best songs on it.

I'm so loyal to Vince, it took me 10 years to finally listen to this. I was missing out.

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