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The Optimist

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The Optimist Lyrics

I want a new idea
That comes to me
In a state of mystery

I want to make amends
To evil friends
And liars everywhere

State the obvious then shake things up
Like the optimist who sees the empty cup

I want to take control
I want to make a world
That's safe for rock n' roll
I want to walk the line
On broken glass
And shed my dirty skin

A new philosophy or state of mind
Concentrate awhile then leave the world behind

Laaaaaaaaaaauuuaaaaauuuuaaaauuuuuaaaa (x3)
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State the obvious then shake things up
Like the optimist who sees the empty cup

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2014-02-08 09:00:44

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