It's the reason for my pain
In a season to celebrate
I don't want to be full of hate
For anybody, but it's too late

Everyone has been in my face
Telling me that I'm a disgrace
Showing me things that I must face
Telling me that they need their space

I can't love you anymore
I'm scared of the sound of it

It's the reason why I'm down
I'm beaten been pushed around
Hit the ceiling without a sound
Everyone I know considers me a clown

I can't love you anymore
I'm scared of the sound of it
I can't love you anymore
Woman, I just wanted more

I can't love you anymore
Scared of the sound of it
And woman, I just wanted more

It's the reason why I'm here


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Why I'm Here Lyrics as written by Fred Roger Jr. Nelson Douglas James Eldridge

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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    I love this song. It is a shame that they didn't become more well-known.

    One thought though: The bass at the beginning of the song reminds me of Nirvana's "Rape Me" Might just be me....

    theklueon April 13, 2008   Link

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