Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
Just move
You never were there (when I needed you)
Where were you when I needed you?
So long
Look me in the eye when I'm talking to ya
You see the whites, now (turn around)
Walk away
(You can't help me) not if you wanted to
(Soon, I'll show you) what I mean, 'cause
I don't need for you to rescue me
From what
You believe is tearin' me apart
You'll never (know)
How it feels to be like me
Fuck you
I relieved you of the duty that you gave (to yourself)
Face down
In your own shit, you look up at me
In your eyes, there's something like pity for me
(Reach) up from the bottom, lend a helpless hand
(You volunteer to be) my true savior
(You can't help me) not if you wanted to
(I would show you) what I need, 'cause
I don't need for you to rescue me
From what
You believe is tearin' me apart
You'll never (know) 'til you see what I see
Fuck you
I remind you of the damage that you did (to yourself)
Face down
Just move
You never were there when I needed you
Face down
In your own shit, you look up at me
You can't help me
I don't need for you to rescue me
From what
You believe is tearin' me apart
You'll never (know) how it feels to be like me
Fuck you
I relieved you of the duties that you gave (to yourself)
Now go fuck yourself
You never were there (when I needed you)
Where were you when I needed you?
So long
Look me in the eye when I'm talking to ya
You see the whites, now (turn around)
Walk away
(You can't help me) not if you wanted to
(Soon, I'll show you) what I mean, 'cause
I don't need for you to rescue me
From what
You believe is tearin' me apart
You'll never (know)
How it feels to be like me
Fuck you
I relieved you of the duty that you gave (to yourself)
Face down
In your own shit, you look up at me
In your eyes, there's something like pity for me
(Reach) up from the bottom, lend a helpless hand
(You volunteer to be) my true savior
(You can't help me) not if you wanted to
(I would show you) what I need, 'cause
I don't need for you to rescue me
From what
You believe is tearin' me apart
You'll never (know) 'til you see what I see
Fuck you
I remind you of the damage that you did (to yourself)
Face down
Just move
You never were there when I needed you
Face down
In your own shit, you look up at me
You can't help me
I don't need for you to rescue me
From what
You believe is tearin' me apart
You'll never (know) how it feels to be like me
Fuck you
I relieved you of the duties that you gave (to yourself)
Now go fuck yourself
Lyrics submitted by sevenduster
Alpha Lyrics as written by La Jon Jermaine Witherspoon John M Connolly
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