The Mark of Cain

The Setback

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This one's for free
Don't tell me what's true
have I been kicked about?
Can you tell me that too?

What was my last lifeline?
Could it be outta time?
Jumping a sinking ship
Took the shot from my hip.

It's a setback
Another setback

What is the truth these days?
Taking my breath away
Turning my thoughts to you
Watching you slip away.

Knowing what pain can do
Knowing that I can't pay
Taking in a full view
I can't even fucking breathe

Setback
Just another setback

Things always getting tough
Just when you've had enough
Pushed to that extra bit
Only to see it slip

You watch and count the ways
I can't see through the haze
Knowing that I can slip
Taking shots from my hip.

This one's for free
Don't tell me what's true
have I been kicked about?
Can you tell me that too?

What was my last lifeline?
Could it be outta time?
Jumping a sinking ship
Took the shot from my hip.

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blood Is Thin On Sep 18, 2013

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2013-09-18 02:34:48

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