And don't look white, 'cause I'm not, smile
But if I do then I know that you're sure to find it
And hope that you'll always believe the same
Speak your mind, say you're mine
And we'll lead the way to find

That I'm sorry, I did not lead
And I'm only through
And I'm sorry, I did not breathe
Down, lonely and blue

And if you find that you can't go back
Well you know that I'm sure that I guess
'Cause we made it so strange for you to stand
Speak your mind, say you're mine
And we'll lead the way to find

That I'm sorry, I did not breathe
Down, lonely and blue
And I'm sorry, I did not think
And I'm only through

And I, I, I will hold you to a higher love, a high higher love

And I'm sorry, I did not think
Down, lonely and blue
And I'm sorry, I did not breathe
Down, lonely and blue...


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    Woot first Comment. The song is actually sung from a band called Clarissa. Apology-Clarissa. Also whoever tried to decipher these lyrics did a horrible job. O well.

    The song was written very vaguely and really doesnt have a concrete meaning. What i can guess is that it is a love song. A boy apologizing to his girlfriend. They aparently broke up. Its a great slow song that has a lot of heart. Great song. you can download it off itunes from the name i already gave.

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