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 is SUCH a good song. I love it. heh it's always on repeat =)

    beyondtheskyon August 17, 2002   Link

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