Oh no, this couldn't be more unexpected
And I can tell you I've been moving in so slow
Don't let it throw you off too far
Cause I'll be running right behind you

Could this be out of line? (Could this be out of line)
To say you're the only one breaking me down like this
You're the only one I would take a shot on
Keep me hanging on so contagiously

Oohhh, when I'm around you I'm predictable
Cause I believe in loving you with first sight
I know it's crazy but I'm hoping to..
To take a hold of you

Could this be out of line? (Could this be out of line)
To say you're the only one breaking me down like this
You're the only one I would take a shot on
Keep me hanging on so contagiously

Oh you're everything I'm wanting
Come to think of it, I'm aching
On account of my transgression..
Will you welcome this confession?

Could this be out of line? (Could this be out of line)
To say you're the only one breaking me down like this
You're the only one I would take a shot on
Keep me hanging on so contagiously


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    firstly the song rocks. secondly to me its about wanting someone who is already taken, you're telling them that they are the only one you want, even though you know its out of line. you want them soo bad it aches, and you know that you're predictable around them but you just want them to know how much you feel for them. end of.

    yellow flowerson March 05, 2006   Link
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    like...a...drug...hes fixated on her, but hes hestitating...

    indeed the best song, even tho the rest is effin good

    plesently suprised with the album. :)

    WikedAbibon May 01, 2005   Link
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    It's a very self-explanatory song. He's completely falling in love with someone, yet he's not so sure how they will take it.

    It's beautiful, really. The first song I had ever heard from them.

    fraqileon April 17, 2009   Link
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    Catchiest effing song on the album. The whole album is fantastic, even the instrumental

    TakenBackNewon March 16, 2005   Link
  • 0
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    my favorite song on the album... love it when he sings "oh when im around you, im predictable"

    ic3boxon April 05, 2005   Link
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    this song describes every motherfucking feeling i have... \"you\'re the only one, i would take a shot on...\"

    summervolcomstarson April 22, 2005   Link
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    yea i agree with ic3box..this song is the best one on the album. it so chill and makes you wanna lay down, relax and listen to it all the time

    cpj1607on May 07, 2005   Link
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    Yeah i agree with cpj1607 Its a album you just wanna chill to. I love this song- its one of my favourite songs. The song is really...moving, you can just get lost in it. Its like he's addicted to someone but he's taking it really slowly and the person is just breaking him down. And he loves them.

    riotgirl321on July 20, 2005   Link
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    cause i believe in loving you at first sight

    amazing. i love it

    ___sosoundon July 27, 2005   Link
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    I love this song, especially the intro. I dunno, it's just simple and clean. The lyrics is are, obviously, about a person who's in love! "could this be out of line, to say you're the only one, breaking me down like this". So sad/sweet!

    Icylightningstaron September 18, 2005   Link

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