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Tables Turning

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I can't win this game we're playing
I lay down all my cards every single time
There's nothing in my hands,
but still I'm grasping
Hoping for another sign

You are secret codes I must interpret
You scatter clues around for me to see
On hands and knees I crawl,
picking up pieces
Still convinced that I'm lucky

I get so tired,
waiting for these tables to turn
You are a lesson
I just can't seem to learn

You seldom ask for what you really want
Instead expecting me to read your mind
This game of cat and mouse
just leaves me empty
While you are leaving me behind

I cling to every little thing you offer
Comforting myself with every word
I search for signs in songs,
but come up empty
I can never quite be sure

I get so tired,
waiting for these tables to turn
You are a lesson
I just can't seem to learn

Competing for your heart,
I am your captive
Bursting into flames of jealousy
And so I give you more than what you ask for
Except the chance to miss me

I get so tired
waiting for these tables to turn
You are a lesson
I just can't seem to learn

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ronlee On May 20, 2012

I can't win this game we're playing
I lay down all my cards every single time
There's nothing in my hands, 
but still I'm grasping 
Hoping for another sign 
 
You are secret codes I must interpret 
You scatter clues around for me to see 
On hands and knees I crawl, 
picking up pieces 
Still convinced that I'm lucky 
 
I get so tired, 
waiting for these tables to turn 
You are a lesson  
I just can't seem to learn 
 
You seldom ask for what you really want 
Instead expecting me to read your mind 
This game of cat and mouse  
just leaves me empty 
While you are leaving me behind 
 
I cling to every little thing you offer 
Comforting myself with every word 
I search for signs in songs,  
but come up empty 
I can never quite be sure 
 
I get so tired, 
waiting for these tables to turn
You are a lesson 
I just can't seem to learn 
 
Competing for your heart, 
I am your captive 
Bursting into flames of jealousy 
And so I give you more than what you ask for 
Except the chance to miss me 
 
I get so tired 
waiting for these tables to turn 
You are a lesson 
I just can't seem to learn

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RonLee

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2012-05-20 14:49:04

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by RonLee

14y ago

I've had more than a few lovers just like the one described in this song. Thankfully, my current partner is a keeper, NOT like the lover described in this song.
If you ever read this Baby, know that I love you with all my heart.

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