its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
From the start you always had your doubts about me
I never ment to get in the way of what made you happy
and when your marriage failed you pointed your finger at me and wept
you always saw me as a threat to you... I am
MINE - the memories that you gave to me
TIME - the years I watch you waste away
KILL - I want to remove the shit I've seen
This bond you break, Its killing me
I've never wanted you to give up on me
I cant breathe, I cant see
why you choose this life over me
She used to tell you lies to make you wanna hate me
With all the tears I've shead you turn your back upon me
I can't remember when the phone had your voice on the other end
you always saw me as a threat to you.. I am
I've never heard the words from your mouth..
I never ment to get in the way of what made you happy
and when your marriage failed you pointed your finger at me and wept
you always saw me as a threat to you... I am
MINE - the memories that you gave to me
TIME - the years I watch you waste away
KILL - I want to remove the shit I've seen
This bond you break, Its killing me
I've never wanted you to give up on me
I cant breathe, I cant see
why you choose this life over me
She used to tell you lies to make you wanna hate me
With all the tears I've shead you turn your back upon me
I can't remember when the phone had your voice on the other end
you always saw me as a threat to you.. I am
I've never heard the words from your mouth..
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Wow, thanks, I did not know her! She is amazing!!!! Thank you so much for that! I am listening to her now.