This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Each confession I make
Translates to you as an insult
We must rid ourselves of this habit
I once heard you say
You'll never love anyone more
Then why am I still fighting you?
And it's never felt like this before
No, we've never fought like this before
But you should know
That I am on your side, I am on your side
Although it may seem useless
I am on your side
Your hands are bearing
One down to the bone
But you're still holding onto me
So I tightened my grip
My god I won't let you slip
But can you breathe this way?
And it's never felt like this before
No, we've never fought like this before
And I am on your side
I am on your side
Although it may seem useless
I am on your side
I am on your side
Love was never this frail
Or so good when it's good
No it's never felt like this before
No it's never felt like this before
And I am on your side
I am on your side
Although it may seem useless
I am on your side
I am on your side
I am on your side
Translates to you as an insult
We must rid ourselves of this habit
I once heard you say
You'll never love anyone more
Then why am I still fighting you?
And it's never felt like this before
No, we've never fought like this before
But you should know
That I am on your side, I am on your side
Although it may seem useless
I am on your side
Your hands are bearing
One down to the bone
But you're still holding onto me
So I tightened my grip
My god I won't let you slip
But can you breathe this way?
And it's never felt like this before
No, we've never fought like this before
And I am on your side
I am on your side
Although it may seem useless
I am on your side
I am on your side
Love was never this frail
Or so good when it's good
No it's never felt like this before
No it's never felt like this before
And I am on your side
I am on your side
Although it may seem useless
I am on your side
I am on your side
I am on your side
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I love this song it's so true for me and my mum "Each confession I make translates to you as an insult" everything I tell her she thinks I'm trying to hurt her :) This song is amazing!!