Staring at the white above
Can't tell if I'm alive or am I dead?
Or is it in my head?
Where'd I go wrong?

Staring at the white above
One day I closed my eyes and here I am
A cold, unhappy man
I've come to realize that the life I have I hate
The pulse I need is slowly fading
Until I've lost it all

I've been waiting for an inspiration
For a chance I never got to take
Before it's much too late
Where'd I go wrong?

[Chorus]
Where's the boy that used to run?
Could it be he's up and gone away?
He seems so far away (he seems so far away-ay)
And all the things I could have done
Could it be they've up and gone away
They seem to far away (they seem so far away-ay)

It feels as if the boy in me has
Left and been replaced with a cheap and bitter
Imposter of myself
I must find the one that used to be
Approach him slow and don't be afraid to say
"Can he come out and play?"
Where'd I go wrong?

[Chorus]

Staring at the sky above
I found a chance I'm finally going to take
I've learned from my mistakes
Where'd I go wrong?

[Chorus]

Where'd I go wrong?
Where'd I go wrong?


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Up and Gone Lyrics as written by Chris Light Hesse Chris Hesse

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    This is by far my favorite Hoobastank song. Anyone else feel this way?

    TakingBackSundayyon September 14, 2002   Link

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