I've seen those eyes
I've watched them close at night
And you breathe in
And you breathe out again

Sister's coming over
And I'm afraid to tell her
Secrets that I know

Painting without colors
Tends to make it better
Bleaches out the world

Was it the end
The end that kept you up till the morning?
Was it the boy
The boy who stole your heart?
Summer goes on and then dies quick
Without much warning
All things ordinary

Full from the dinner
But feeling somewhat thinner
Aching in the chest
Kids behind the windows
Calling out the answers
To questions never asked

Was it the end
The end that kept you up till the morning?
Was it the boy
The boy who stole your heart?
Summer goes on and then dies quick
Without much warning
All things ordinary

Will you stay near me now?
Don't leave this town until we figure out
Between the two of us we're strong enough
I feel that in your touch

I've seen those eyes
I've watched them close at night
What queen comes in
Always goes out again

Will you stay near me now?
Don't leave this town until we figure out
Between the two of us we're strong enough
I feel that in your touch...


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    this whole album.. is very... nostalgic to me. the 2 singers add such a harmony to the music. the vocals fit tighter than ever with the music.

    you break me upon January 13, 2002   Link
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    i love this song, but i'm not really sure what it's about...does anyone know, at all?

    gleebson January 13, 2002   Link
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    that no matter what happens things will be back the same. things will happen that feel like they won't change and then before you know it all things are ordinary.

    you break me upon January 13, 2002   Link
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    this is one of myfavoriteson the cd.The anniversary is such a great band, not many people know them though. maybe thats something that makes them great. I love the guy/girl vocals. they sound so perfect together.

    hotemogirlon January 22, 2002   Link
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    this is one of myfavoriteson the cd.The anniversary is such a great band, not many people know them though. maybe thats something that makes them great. I love the guy/girl vocals. they sound so perfect together.

    hotemogirlon January 22, 2002   Link
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    This song is just soo amazing..I can really relate to it...and the way the vocals go right through me...aaargh..great!

    Stardumbon February 05, 2002   Link
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    This is a beautifully powerful song, listen to it , you'll love it.

    MonthofAuguston April 15, 2002   Link
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    Very good song Very Good Harmony to it Super good song The Anniversary Defintally have some Talent

    Sofarbutnowereon April 20, 2002   Link
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    this is definetely an awesome song by the anniversary, one of my favorites, I think it's about a brother and sister, and how they are growing up, and different things are changing in both of their lives, but no matter what they still have the bond and relationship between them. I don't know that's just me

    skapunk22on May 28, 2002   Link
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    i don't like the song

    rivason May 31, 2002   Link

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