@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Shut your mouth and listen closely
'Cause this silence isn't easy
So I'll break it even harder than before
'Cause I'm sixteen, going on the end of my days
And if words aren't gonna cut it
Then I'll find another way
'Cause I'm leaving what I know behind
And I'm living out my chance to shine
Like the stars now fading from your eyes
And I hope you'll understand
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Please wait till I come home
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Don't turn my heart to stone
Now the runway lights are fading
With the darkness overtaking
And I'll leave you standing, watching all alone
From that plane glass window, one million miles away
And I'm sorry when I'll tell you
That I'm coming back someday
'Cause I'm leaving what I know behind
And I'm living out my chance to shine
Like the stars now fading from your eyes
And I hope you'll understand
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Please wait till I come home
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Don't turn my heart to stone
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Please wait till I come home
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Don't turn my heart to stone
Don't turn my heart to stone
'Cause this silence isn't easy
So I'll break it even harder than before
'Cause I'm sixteen, going on the end of my days
And if words aren't gonna cut it
Then I'll find another way
'Cause I'm leaving what I know behind
And I'm living out my chance to shine
Like the stars now fading from your eyes
And I hope you'll understand
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Please wait till I come home
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Don't turn my heart to stone
Now the runway lights are fading
With the darkness overtaking
And I'll leave you standing, watching all alone
From that plane glass window, one million miles away
And I'm sorry when I'll tell you
That I'm coming back someday
'Cause I'm leaving what I know behind
And I'm living out my chance to shine
Like the stars now fading from your eyes
And I hope you'll understand
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Please wait till I come home
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Don't turn my heart to stone
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Please wait till I come home
Whoa oh, whoa oh
Don't turn my heart to stone
Don't turn my heart to stone
Lyrics submitted by Jon1719
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wwwwwwhoa. i miss this song.
I knowww so do I it's so goood. I just saw them tonight at The Recher and they were like Wow it feels good to be home so we're gonna play some old songs for you guys. They played this one and like the whole Old EP it was so awesomeee.
I saw them at Recher too, and hearing this made my night. I miss the old EP a lot. It's great that ATL is getting popular, but I miss the less crowded, less annoying shows.
theyre going to be ruined soon.
leaving someone at home while they're on tour?
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"Because I'm 16 going on the end of my days" oddly similar to Fall out boys "18 going on extinct". Still awesome non the less.
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if anybody could please send me any songs off of the party scene or put up or shut up, email me, morgand2o11@yahoo.com
i'll trade you for whatever you want