Heartless

A Day to Remember

For once my eyes are open to you
And everything you've said
For once your web of lies is in the open
I gave you everything I had, until I had nothing left
Now you act as if I'm just a burden
I've finally let go

Let go, let go

Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on
'Cause I'm so done
Playing these games
With my heart
Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to choose

I've been swallowed by this wreck that you call your life
I'm damaged from the inside
I've been broken
Don't threaten me with what you think I feel
If you could read my mind you'd be in tears

I'm sick of the excuses you hold above me
I've finally come to terms with what I am
I'm nothing in your eyes, and this will not change
I'm living in a dream

Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on
'Cause I'm so done
Playing these games
With my heart
Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to choose

And I'll close my eyes, and dream of a better time
When I'm finally past this and happy on my own
I've done all I can, and I've still been cast aside
All I ever wanted to be was be the one who would wipe those tears from your eyes
But I guess I'll play second best, to a world that will never care about you
When will you understand to them you're just another pretty face?
You'll tell me that you care, and then run straight back to him
I can hear your voice of treason from a mile away

You never did know how to whisper

Truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth

You're such a liar
Tell me the truth!
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
Do the world a favor
Stop cutting your arms and slit your throat


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Heartless Lyrics as written by Jeremy Wade Mckinnon Thomas H. Jr. Denney

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    This song makes me want to break things. Please tell me they play this song live.

    mgj6303on September 13, 2008   Link

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