I have waited, dined on ashes
Swung from chandeliers and climbed Everest
And none of it's got me close to this

I've waited all my life
If not now, when will I?

We've been good, even a blast, but
Don't you feel like something's missing here?
Don't you dare, ooh, ooh

I've waited all my life
If not now, when will I
Stand up and face the bright light?
Don't hide your eyes, it's time
It's time
It's time, ohh-whoa

No umbrellas, no sunglasses
Hailing hallelujah everyday

I've waited all my life
If not now, when will I
Stand up and face the bright light?
Don't hide your eyes, it's time
It's time
It's time
It's time


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If Not Now, When? Lyrics as written by Brandon Charles Boyd Benjamin Lee Kenney

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    First To Post!!. Best Band in the world. Nice opening track!

    StarChild69on May 05, 2011   Link

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