Everything We Had

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You were the only face I'd ever known.
I was the light from the lamp on the floor,
And only as bright as you wanted me to be.
But, I am no gentleman, I can be a prick,
And I do regret more than I admit.
You have been followed back to the same place I sat with you drink for drink.
Take the pain out of love and then love won't exist.

Everything we had, everything we had,
Everything we had, everything we had is no longer there.

It was the only place I'd never known.
Turned off the light on my way out the door.
I will be watching wherever you go,
Through the eyes of a fly on the wall.
You have been followed back to the same place I sat with you drink for drink.
Take the pain out of love and then love won't exist.

Everything we had, everything we had,
Everything we had, everything we had is no longer there, longer there.

You saw for yourself, the way it played out.
For you, I am blinded.
For you, I am blinded, for you.

I am no gentleman, I can be a prick.
And I do regret more than I admit.
You have been followed back to the same place I sat with you drink for drink.
Take the pain out of love and then love won't exists.

Everything we had, everything we had,
Everything we had, everything we had.
Everything we had, everything we had,
Everything we had

I'll be with you wherever you go,
Through the eyes of a fly on the wall.


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Everything We Had Lyrics as written by Michael Carden Andy Mrotek

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    I can't believe no one has commented on this song. I think it's the best on Santi, lyrics wise. It's basically about admitting your mistakes and flaws, but realizing you had something really good and would do anything to have it back.
    kis2killon April 03, 2007   Link
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    I agree, I really like this song, especially the bit where he sings "I am no gentleman, I can be a prick, and I do regret more than I admit." I think the song's about a guy, who did something foolish and hence finds himself alone. Only, because he only cared deeply for one girl he finds himself following her - either because he wants her back, or because he just wants to make sure she is always safe and happy.
    Yozaon April 03, 2007   Link
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    Yeah, basically what you guys have said. He's missing "everything he had" with a girl and just wants it back.
    ellie117on April 04, 2007   Link
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    plain and simple song. in terms of lyrics. i love it, its so beautiful. i think i love every song on this album, except neighbors to be honest.
    Stewie840on April 04, 2007   Link
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    I was at the cd release show last night in Chicago... This song was dedicated to one of thier close friends that had passed away. I think that it makes more sense on losing a friend than it has to with a relationship.
    drewdouglason April 04, 2007   Link
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    it does actually make more sense for the loss of a friend. but the part, "I am no gentleman I can be a prick" makes me think of like relationships.
    Stewie840on April 06, 2007   Link
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    thats awesome that its dedicated to a close friend... this song is amazing! it sounds so beautiful. i love his voice in the end
    kylee1003on April 10, 2007   Link
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    God this song is incredible. It might just be the best song he's ever written. And the acoustic version is even better. Magic.
    shrodeson April 11, 2007   Link
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    This song is so beautiful... the first time i heard it, i just wanted to start crying. I love it. But the first 15 seconds or so of it reminds me of Yellowcard - How I Go =/
    aileen5990on April 13, 2007   Link
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    I definitely agree that, lyrically, this is the best song on Santi, and in my opinion, the best song on the album in every regard. But I also think the song works just as well in memory of a friend as it does for relationships. I can relate to it in terms of a relationship, which is one of the reasons I love this song so much. It genuinely touches on the remorse you feel when something you've done ends a serious romance with someone you honestly love.
    sorrow.by.natureon April 15, 2007   Link

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