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The Bell And The Hammer

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I try to remember what it's like to dream with my own eyes (with my own eyes). Because I keep forgetting what is right; can't tell truth from lies
(sunset from rise)... If I could learn to act patiently then I would see that my view of time is selfishly based around me... I should run away, but I
can't; chasing dreams that are slowing down for me. I should turn around, but I can't. It's within my reach; runaway... With rising valleys and sinking
peaks, nothing in between (that I can see). It seems my pride is on repeat; oh how they need me (it's not me they need).

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l-kyne On Aug 29, 2006

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2006-08-29 11:17:57

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by touchdbyafleming

19y ago

Wow-Can't believe nobody has commented on this one yet. I think this song is about Jeff's unhappiness with living on the road. Especially the last part, "Oh how they need me (it's not me they need."

I love TDAA. They will be missed.

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by tjwells

19y ago

narnia reference!

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