The Art of War

Anberlin

Am I the latest,
In your art of war?
Thought your hands could heal,
But they left me so.

You're so good, at what you think you do to me.
You're so good, at what you think you do to me.

There are songs, I'll never write,
Because of you, walking out of my life.
There are words, that don't belong,
Because of you, I'll never write another love song.

Was I the greatest, in your arsenal?
Or just the latest,
In your art of war?
Your art of war.

You're no good, at what you said you'd do to me.
You're no good, at what you said you'd do to me.

There are songs, (there are songs) I'll never write,
Because of you, walking out of my life.
There are words, (there are words) that don't belong, (ooh, ooh)
Because of you, I'll never write another love song.
(Never write another love song.)

There are songs, (there are songs) I'll never write,
Because of you, walking out of my life.
There are words, (there are words) that don't belong, (ooh, ooh)
Because of you, I'll never write another love song.
(Never write another love song.)

There are songs, I'll never write,
Because of you, walking out of my life.
There are words, that don't belong,
Because of you, I'll never write another love song.
Write another love song.


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    Isn't there big money in songs about your gay lover?

    How about heartfelt ballads devoted to your unattractive and wicked wife?

    Weren't you fortunate to share so much passion with such an unusually charming and lovely girl?

    How much money have I made for you?

    How many awards have I won for you?

    Are you excited for the Grammys?

    IhaveQuestionson September 09, 2010   Link

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