By the Way

Built to Spill

OK and by the way
I wanna say that I think you're great
And I know what people say
I'm on my breaker it's just my way
But you know how those rumors last
Always judged by what's in your past
But their not true
That wasn't you

I want you
Could it be that simple?
I tried to only ask before
I was thinking this one
This place
This dream
So sure
And I often wonder
About this time of mine
Oh I get your answer
Inside your shiny eyes

It's you and by the way
I've never been this happy before
You turning on my way
When I get out the words
I adore you

I look at you
Your eyes are wet
You tell me you're not ready yet
To give it all
Feel my heart fall

I want you
It truly is that simple
But you want to go back
It makes my whole world
Crash down just feel so black
And I often wonder
About this time of mine
But it seems your answers
Just a few behind

Cause I want you
It truly is that simple
But you want to go back
It makes my whole world
Crash down just feel so black
And I often wonder
About this time of mine
It seems my eyes just flew by
The lies behind your eyes


Lyrics submitted by man on tv, edited by ariennba

By the Way Lyrics as written by Stephony Smith Cathy Majeski

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    i like it....... a lot

    OldHickoryon July 06, 2008   Link
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    I cant believe no one commented on this. BTS never cease to amaze me.

    cowboyxkaileyon August 13, 2008   Link
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    this is a heavenly cover, both versions are fantastic.

    boomerstyleon February 01, 2009   Link
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    Amaze.

    westing202on October 07, 2009   Link

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