Hanging On

Cheyenne Kimball

I've had a bad day
Nothing ever seems to go my way
I've had a heartache
Don't wanna think about it

And everytime I try to smile I cry
So I'll just hide my face
Get outta my way
Don't wanna talk about it

And I'll be fine
I just need some time

I'm hanging on
Today
And nothings gonna stop me anyway
I'm holding on
And I'm strong
I'm the only one who can make a change
I don't wanna fight
I gotta live my life
I'm gonna make it all right
I'm hanging on
And nothings gonna stop me anyway

I went the wrong way
But I'm not lost
It's a good mistake
I saw the day break
I'm gonna shout about it

Oh and everytime I turn around
I find that I'm alone again
I've had a bad day
I'm gonna laugh about it

And I'll be fine
I'm gonna be alright

I'm hanging on
Today
And nothings gonna stop me anyway
I'm holding on
And I'm strong
I'm the only one who can make a change
I don't wanna fight
I gotta live my life
I'm gonna make it all right
I'm hangin on
And nothings gonna stop me
Nothings gonna stop me

When I get lonely
I feel like I'm floating
Nothing is real
I'm above it all
I'm above it
I'm above it all

I'm hanging on
Today
And nothings gonna stop me anyway
I'm holding on
And I'm strong
I'm the only one who can make a change
I don't wanna fight
I gotta live my life
I'm gonna make it all right
I'm hanging on
And nothings gonna stop me anyway

I've had a bad day


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    I think she's more of a Hilary Duff/ Michelle Branch clone. Definitely the kind of song everyone gets sick of after a week.

    hottest_singleon August 04, 2006   Link

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