He certainly did earn that reputation.
I'll take you just the way you are
Imperfect words inside the perfect song
I feel you closer than you are
But I've been waiting far too long
Too long
[Chorus]
It's my declaration
To anyone who's listening
You're my inspiration
As I stand alone against the world
'Cause you love
And you bleed
And you stole my soul
To set me free
It's my declaration
Do you care what I believe
('Cause I'm still breathin')
Or that I wear your heart upon my sleeve
Sometimes I think you never knew
The only truth I see is you
It's you
[Chorus]
And are there any words to say
That I would ever mean enough
When the light runs from the day
Will the darkness be too much
Will I ever be enough
[Chorus]
It's my declaration
So tell me you can hear these words tonight
It's my declaration
Imperfect words inside the perfect song
I feel you closer than you are
But I've been waiting far too long
Too long
[Chorus]
It's my declaration
To anyone who's listening
You're my inspiration
As I stand alone against the world
'Cause you love
And you bleed
And you stole my soul
To set me free
It's my declaration
Do you care what I believe
('Cause I'm still breathin')
Or that I wear your heart upon my sleeve
Sometimes I think you never knew
The only truth I see is you
It's you
[Chorus]
And are there any words to say
That I would ever mean enough
When the light runs from the day
Will the darkness be too much
Will I ever be enough
[Chorus]
It's my declaration
So tell me you can hear these words tonight
It's my declaration
Lyrics submitted by dontwasteyoursong
Declaration Lyrics as written by Gregg Wattenberg David Cook
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Exploration Group LLC
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As long as you're there supporting HIM. Is that what you meant musichigh? Because I totally agree with that. Haha, why do you hate Light On?<br /> Ahh, I love this song! :)
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makes sense =]
makes sense =]