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I Was Better Off

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from my mouth
now more and more everyday
words that have nothing to say
well I find something someday
I thought that I was better off
I was wrong
I am where I don't belong
in a flash I am gone
to return when the sun shines again
oh my god
words that seem so out of place
I wish you'd get out of my face
well, I find something someday

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shiverforme On Dec 13, 2001

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2001-12-13 03:29:35

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by bex2408

24y ago

great song... talk about versatility!! Phantom Planet has such a variety of songs and styles... it's just amazing.

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