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Well, I never meant to be the greatest
I only ever want to be your baby
Life is perfect in your arms, don’t ever let me go
To go anywhere

Should I stay? Stay awake?
I know you ain’t there trying to be my baby
God, help us!
Help us all!
Don’t ever let me down
You’re always doing that

Should I stay? Stay awake?
I know you ain’t out here trying to be my baby
Life’s perfect in your thoughts
Don’t ever let me go
I could be your one and only

Well, I never meant to be the greatest
I know you ain’t out there trying to be my baby
Come on love me! Come on!
God, bring his ass on home
If you can do anything

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2015-04-25 17:13:50

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