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Lost inside another argument
That's not what I meant equals compliment
And what I said just wasn't right
So I brought it to your attention

I'll be there when we finally make sense
When we give up our defense
Wouldn't want it anyway
Wouldn't want it anyway

These apologies are dentistry
If you're pulling teeth, take a few from me
'Cause I can't kiss my pride goodnight
Watch the sun go down and still be right

I'll be there when we finally make sense
When we give up our defense
Wouldn't want it anyway
Wouldn't want it anyway

Wouldn't want it anyway
Wouldn't want it anyway
Wouldn't want it anyway
Wouldn't want it anyway
Wouldn't want it

I'll be there when we finally make sense
When we give up our defense
Wouldn't want it anyway
I'll be there when we finally make sense
When we give up our defense
Wouldn't want it anyway
Wouldn't want it anyway
Wouldn't want it

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murlough23 On Nov 09, 2007

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2007-11-09 23:30:24

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by murlough23

18y ago

This one sounds like it's about conflict in relationships (perhaps specifically of the romantic variety?), and how they change the logical rules that you'd expect to apply. The simple mathematics that dictate 1+1=2 get thrown out the window and you have to learn to adapt in situations where you have to do what's loving instead of what's fair and justified and 100% equal for both sides.

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