Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
I'm starstruck and crazy but I gotta get it through,
You're the only reason that I'm even trying too
And I know, yes I know, yes I know,
Someday soon I'll make you mine
A million suckers saying that the sun ain't gonna shine,
Everyone's indifferent and that time ain't on my side
And I know, yes I know, yes I know,
Someday soon I'll make you mine
I'm taking pills cause I just don't care,
I'm faking thrills but it gets me nowhere,
Don't laugh cause I'm not that strong,
I've been here for forever and I've waited too long
I can hardly wait until I finally get to you,
Everyone is crazy cause they haven't got a clue
And I know, yes I know, yes I know,
Someday soon I'll make you mine
Aw c'mon...
I'm taking pills cause I just don't care,
I'm faking thrills but it gets me nowhere,
Don't laugh cause I'm not that strong,
I've been here for forever and I've waited too long
I can hardly wait until I finally get to you,
Everyone is crazy, man they haven't got a clue
And I know, yes I know, yes I know,
Someday soon I'll make you mine
Well I know, yes I know, yes I know,
Someday soon I'll make you mine
Alright...
You're the only reason that I'm even trying too
And I know, yes I know, yes I know,
Someday soon I'll make you mine
A million suckers saying that the sun ain't gonna shine,
Everyone's indifferent and that time ain't on my side
And I know, yes I know, yes I know,
Someday soon I'll make you mine
I'm taking pills cause I just don't care,
I'm faking thrills but it gets me nowhere,
Don't laugh cause I'm not that strong,
I've been here for forever and I've waited too long
I can hardly wait until I finally get to you,
Everyone is crazy cause they haven't got a clue
And I know, yes I know, yes I know,
Someday soon I'll make you mine
Aw c'mon...
I'm taking pills cause I just don't care,
I'm faking thrills but it gets me nowhere,
Don't laugh cause I'm not that strong,
I've been here for forever and I've waited too long
I can hardly wait until I finally get to you,
Everyone is crazy, man they haven't got a clue
And I know, yes I know, yes I know,
Someday soon I'll make you mine
Well I know, yes I know, yes I know,
Someday soon I'll make you mine
Alright...
Lyrics submitted by alloftheabove
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