Was this all a joke
Was this all a lie
Did you even think of me that night
I can't believe you could do this to me
But then again you're just another guy
I guess I should have expected it
Since it happened before
But I believed you could change
Guess I was wrong

(Chorus)
I loved you with all my heart
But you just threw me away
Does she give you what you need
Does she even know you like I did
I bet she doesn't
I bet she doesn't
I bet she doesn't make you feel like I did
I bet you'll never get anything better
I bet that I'm the best you'll ever have

I know we started out a little rough
But then I thought we made it through the bad times
So I thought we could survive anything
But I've always been too much of a dreamer
This past year has been one of the best I think I've ever had
But now I know that it can only go up from here

(Chorus)

You used to make me feel so bad
For all the little things I did wrong
But now I know it was a show to cover up
Your big mistake

(Chorus)

I bet that I'm the best you'll ever have


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    This is a fantastic song! I really like the custom tuning used on her guitar

    ShevanelandPlipon June 04, 2010   Link
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    Incredible lyricism. Palmer's subtlety is her strongest attribute, other than, of course, her melodic singing voice.

    I believe that this song is really a metaphor for her belief in God and her dedication to the Christian way. But like I said, subtlety is her strong suit, so we'll never know for sure.

    NeilArmstrongon June 04, 2010   Link
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    OMG I LOVE THIS SONG SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!11 MADDY PALEMR IS AMAZIGN!!!! SHE IS LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER (MY FUTURE HUSBAND) AND THE JONAS BROTHERS (MY OTHER FUTURE HUSBANDS) ALL ROLLED INTO ONE!!! I CANT WAIT FOR HER ALBUM TO COME OUT. OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MaddyPalmerFanon June 04, 2010   Link
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    The song is amazing. It was about her past encounter with a bear. I'm told that it took a major chunk out of her leg, but was scared off when Maddy punched it in the nose.

    JerrySeinfeldon June 04, 2010   Link
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    AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!11 I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MADDYYYYYYYYYY!!!!

    JerrySeinfeldon June 04, 2010   Link
  • 0
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    I love this song, her voice clashes with the guitar perfectly. and Jerry is right it was a bear.

    baygirlxoxoxon June 04, 2010   Link
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    Wow this is just phenomenal. This is exactly what I look for in an artist. If anyone knows how to contact Maddy email me at tim.sanders@victory.com

    VictoryRecordson June 04, 2010   Link
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    Some sick ass breakdowns!

    sukmadikon June 04, 2010   Link

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