Today we think about what future lies ahead
But take a minute, look upon your past instead
The good, the bad, the ups and downs
The choices that we made
Taking things a step too far, the prices that we paid

Can we remember every moment that we had
Thoughts of the best of times
Are those that make you sad
Here we go ahead

This is the last that we see every face again
Distance, success, and failure divide the closest friends

So long, So long, so long, so long
And we\'ll remember this one day for the rest of our lives

This day will come and go like all the days before
A friendly, passing smile is thoughtlessly ignored
Little things add up to build your biggest memories
Dwelling on your happiness or failure to succeed

Can we remember every moment that slipped by?
The days turned into years time passed before our eyes
Here we go ahead

This is the last that we see every face again
Distance, success, and failure divide the closest friends This is the last that we see every face again
Distance, success, and failure divide the closest friends

So long, So long, so long, so long
And we\'ll remember this one day for the rest of our lives


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    FUN

    Glitzygurl83on March 13, 2002   Link
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    FUN

    Glitzygurl83on March 13, 2002   Link
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    fun?it's sad damn it! SAD! it's talking abouthow he's graduating and remembering all the mistakes he made and even the happiest things make him sad!have you ever even heard this song?

    risse_des_feuerson April 16, 2002   Link
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    hm, why can't i find anything about this song or this group/guy? hmmm.. one of my friends had a quote from this song in her profile... now i know where it came from.

    jesus christon April 19, 2002   Link
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    PunkRawkGodess13on May 02, 2002   Link
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    when I downloaded this song the lyrics were completly different:confused:

    musicaddicton May 27, 2002   Link
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    This is the version that is on their cd. Where did you download it from...and did it play the whole song??

    trendypunks.com trendypunks.iuma.com garageband.com/artist/nosepicker

    PunkRawkGodess13on May 27, 2002   Link
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    this song basically talks about moving on and how friendships will never be the same...pretty sad song

    swooshbballon July 25, 2002   Link
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    hello?!! does anyone know where i can get this song?? i cant find it on winmx or at their sites!!! please help!! i really need to hear it!! thanx! =)

    sUgaRfAiRyon August 31, 2002   Link
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    hooray for a local band! ive seen em live a few times they rock.

    Soundspoton June 15, 2003   Link

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