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By the way
The more I think about this sad story
The more I feel deceived
Couldn't I have been betrayed after all?

Anyway
I understand that things have changed in your life
Should I feel guilty about that?
No I won't come maskless
Anymore..

All this time
I did my best to protect my integrity
But it's a lost cause now
My will to believe in humanity
Simply sunk and faded away
The vanishing pride of a mortal man

Everyday
Since this evening of torment
This bloody argument
I felt so guilty
And evil

All this time
I did my best to protect my integrity
But it's a lost cause now
My will to believe in humanity
Simply sunk and faded away
The vanishing pride of a mortal man

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ladiablo On Jul 26, 2007

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2007-07-26 05:57:35

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