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I feel so low
try me out for the evening
living in a lie
your figure is alarming
take me to that fire
well I'm better off alone

living with a lady
one who helps me to decide
take me to that room girl
get me through night
I'm better off with one

punish yourself on the weekends
you sneak into that bar
open up that box dear
all that whiskey's gone
I'm better off alone

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eastjesusshenanigan418 On Jan 09, 2012

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2012-01-09 00:06:40

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by Davmandu

14y ago

Sounds like he is sick of his lady (better off alone), so goes out and has a one night stand. When he's with her he realizes it was a mistake, and he should stick to his lady (better off with one). Then, he gets home, and after encountering his lady, decides maybe he was right in the first place (better off alone).

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