Complacent

Everclear

Burn out, out of control
Crash and burn, just a matter of time
Black out, wake up in jail
I do not remember what they said I did
Break down, out of my mind
Rage against what they tell me to do
Grow up and take my pills
Keep it on the inside

I think I'm better now, I am not angry anymore
I promise not to break things, I promise not to be myself
I am better now, I promise I will be complacent

My wife, restraining order
She said she is tired of the fall
My kids are ashamed of me
They say they are tired of it all
I need to grow up and walk away clean
Move down the street and be a man

I think I'm better now, I am not angry anymore
I promise not to break things, I promise not to hurt myself
I am better now, I promise I will be complacent

I don't wanna scare you, I don't wanna be that guy
I will try to be complacent, I promise I will try
I promise I will try

I am not angry anymore, I am not angry anymore
I am not angry anymore, I am not angry anymore
I am not angry

How do you want me to be, tell me what you want
I was like this when you met me, I used to make you smile
I used to make you laugh, you're not laughing anymore
I guess it's not so funny anymore

I am happy now, I am not crazy anymore
I won't beat up your brother, I will be fake and smile
I will play nice with others, I will keep it all inside
Just so long as no-one fucks with me

I think I'm better now, I am not angry anymore
I promise not to scare you, I don't wanna be that guy
I will be complacent, I promise I will try


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    One of their best

    schlegon February 22, 2016   Link

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