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The Way I Tend to Be Lyrics
Some mornings I pray for evening,
For the day to be done.
Some summer days I hide away
And pray for rain to come.
It turns out hell will not be found
Within the fires below,
But in making do and muddling through
When you've nowhere else to go.
But then I remember you,
And the way you shine like truth in all you do.
And if you remembered me,
You could save me from the way I tend to be.
Some days I wake up dazed my dear,
And I don't know where I am.
I've been running now so long I'm scared
I've forgotten how to stand.
I stand alone in airport bars
And gather thoughts to think:
That if all I had was one long road
It could drive a man to drink.
Because I've said I love you so many times that the words kinda die in my mouth.
And I meant it each time with each beautiful woman but somehow it never works out.
You stood apart in my calloused heart, and you taught me and here's what I learned:
That love is about the changes you make and not just three small words.
And then I catch myself
Catching your scent on someone else
In a crowded space
And it takes me somewhere I cannot quite place.
For the day to be done.
Some summer days I hide away
And pray for rain to come.
It turns out hell will not be found
Within the fires below,
But in making do and muddling through
When you've nowhere else to go.
And the way you shine like truth in all you do.
And if you remembered me,
You could save me from the way I tend to be.
And I don't know where I am.
I've been running now so long I'm scared
I've forgotten how to stand.
I stand alone in airport bars
And gather thoughts to think:
That if all I had was one long road
It could drive a man to drink.
And I meant it each time with each beautiful woman but somehow it never works out.
You stood apart in my calloused heart, and you taught me and here's what I learned:
That love is about the changes you make and not just three small words.
Catching your scent on someone else
In a crowded space
And it takes me somewhere I cannot quite place.
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Easily the best song on the record. The meaning is pretty explanatory, as most of the album follows the whole "post-breakup" think. It's just about the girl Frank used to love and how she's no longer with him but he really truly loves and misses her. I know that feel. Once again though, Frank NEVER disappoints with the absolute genius of his music. This one in particular brought a tear to my eye, cause I've been feeling relatively the same way recently.
a friend commented, npt me. i think this is a good idea and i sympathize with the meaning
a friend commented, npt me. i think this is a good idea and i sympathize with the meaning
I love how it's different from other post-break up songs; the singer actually remembers his ex fondly and the hope/strength that she gives him to go on. Quite ironic actually, but very poignant and beautifully written and sung. The music video is also exceptionally made, since it really accentuates the song's emotions with its imagery. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf5O2M5GaEA
The guy I love dumped me when he went away to college then just sent me this song. What does that mean? Why would he send me this after breaking my heart? He constantly watched me when we were together socially at Christmas break. He denys to everyone that he has any feelings for me. Why would he send me this song when he knows I still love him even though we broke up 8 months ago.