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Down In A Second

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Can I find a place of solace to unscale?
Should I take a social climb? Should I fail?
Have we gathered here to buzz or just to roach?
Have I bought another problem to approach?
If you want to leave me
If you want to just throw me away
I'll be down in a second
How come now it seems that you no longer care?
How can I live a life that seems no longer fair
Have we noticed yet that this is not a game?
Have I bought a fast way to a claim to fame?
If you want to leave me
If you want to just throw me away
I'll be down in a second

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shiverforme On Dec 27, 2001

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2001-12-27 20:21:47

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by luv linkin p!!

24y ago

i love this song! im listening to it right now! my friend put it on a cd 4 me (thanx Wes!!!) and i think its about a guy who just got dumped and he doesnt think its fair. it sounds like hes stoned though.

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by adroitgoldfish

23y ago

i love this song too.

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