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Stop the Car
03:50
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Oh sure, kick me when I’m down
Treat my life like your playground
I should have seen this coming
It’s all a dime a dozen
I had it all figured out
Knew my route without a doubt
But seasons changed and snow fell
Can’t wait here for it to melt
I’m lost out here
I’m lost out here
Stop, stop the car, unlock the door
Just stop, stop the car, I’m on the floor
I’m wearing down to my last thread, just let me out
I’m a prisoner in my own head, and don’t know how I got here
How do I get out of here
Gotta take the wheel and steer
But I don’t know where to go
I’m getting lost in the backroads
I’m weak from all the crashes
Poisoning my mind like acid
Hold myself together today
And make it back to the highway
I’m lost out here
I’m lost out here
Stop, stop the car, unlock the door
Just stop, stop the car, I’m on the floor
I’m wearing down to my last thread, just let me out
I’m a prisoner in my own head, and don’t know how I got here
It’s one thing after another, I can’t keep up
My fervor has lost its color, it was never enough
It’s one thing after another, I can’t keep up
I can’t get up to recover
Stop, stop the car, unlock the door
Just stop, stop the car, I’m on the floor
I’m wearing down to my last thread, just let me out
I’m a prisoner in my own head, and don’t know how I got here
Stop, stop the car, unlock the door
Just stop, stop the car, I’m on the floor
I’m wearing down to my last thread, just let me out
I’m a prisoner in my own head, and don’t know how I got here
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2. |
Manic Dreams
03:42
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I’m not scared of sheep who think they’re wolves
I’m out here prepared, collecting skulls
I’ll take this in my own hands if the world can’t help
You’re the prey and you’re not strong enough to rebel
You won’t last another day with me around
You’re not safe or sound
You’ll never ever bait me in
Cause I am stronger than I seem
You can try and try to break me down
You’ll only get there in your manic dreams
I’m not scared of threats who leave a trail
It just gives me what you need to fail
I’ll sink my teeth into your dreams of controlling me
Won’t stop till you giving up is guaranteed
You’re in too deep, way over your head
No you’ll never get ahead
You’ll never ever bait me in
Cause I am stronger than I seem
You can try and try to break me down
You’ll only get there in your manic dreams
I’ll find a way to stop these foolish games
You’ll never get away
I’ll find a way to stop these foolish games
You’ll never get away
You’ll never ever bait me in
Cause I am stronger than I seem
You can try and try to break me down
You’ll only get there in your manic dreams
You can try and try to break me down
You’ll only get there in your manic dreams
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3. |
Hypocrite
03:48
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The hypocrites are at it again
They ruined it with their good intent
My demons are dancing with my friends
Cause no one cares enough to amend
I’m all on my own now
So I’m left with my own doubts
I’m breaking, you opened up the floodgates
I’m decaying, my demons need to be tamed
I always did count on you
To be the one to follow through
And I’m breaking, and telling you was a mistake
No I will never be at ease
If I can never get any peace
My mind has a chaos running free
That only I can hear and see
All I need is you to stay
But I won’t hold my breath today
I’m breaking, you opened up the floodgates
I’m decaying, my demons need to be tamed
I always did count on you
To be the one to follow through
And I’m breaking, and telling you was a mistake
The voices in my head are growing
It’s up to me to stop them roaming
Cause you’re gone, you’re gone
I’m breaking, you opened up the floodgates
I’m decaying, my demons need to be tamed
I always did count on you
To be the one to follow through
And I’m breaking, and telling you was a mistake
I’m breaking, you opened up the floodgates
I’m decaying, my demons need to be tamed
I always did count on you
To be the one to follow through
And I’m breaking, and telling you was a mistake
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4. |
Tug of War
03:31
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You think I’m selfish
I think I’m a pushover
Yeah I’m sitting helpless
Cause I let you take over
Got nothing to prove
To you or anyone
I’ve got my own problems
You’re not the only one
You’re not entitled to all of my time
It’s not your place to make sure I am in your line
You’re not entitled to all of my space
It’s not tug of war it’s not a game so keep your pace
Can’t let myself snap
Under all the pressure
Need to put myself first
And find something better
I’m doing my best
To keep these ropes in place
My core is getting weak
From all the extra weight
You’re not entitled to all of my time
It’s not your place to make sure I am in your line
You’re not entitled to all of my space
It’s not tug of war it’s not a game so keep your pace
Can’t be there at your every beck and call
I won’t be the one to bear all the fault
But loosen the knots and put down the ropes
You know I’m there when you need me the most
You’re not entitled to all of my time
It’s not your place to make sure I am in your line
You’re not entitled to all of my space
It’s not tug of war it’s not a game so keep your pace
It’s not tug of war it’s not a game
It’s not tug of war it’s not a game
So keep your pace
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5. |
Chemical Burn
03:55
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[These burns will never heal, they’re more than third degree
You know you’ll never live this down]
I should have listened to my intuition, it was right all along
But I was convinced it was fiction
We mixed the chemicals without a plan, we had it all wrong
Yeah we fucked up before we began
Combustion, destruction, we had it all coming
Eruption, disruption, I lost all hope for something
These burns will never heal, they’re more than third degree
You know you’ll never live this down, are you happy now?
To hell with your excuse, I tried to call a truce
You know you’ll never live this down, are you happy now?
It steamed below the surface, out of sight, it was out of my mind
You sat there waiting for it to ignite
I’ve got scars on my face and cuts on my hands, but I’ve opened my eyes
Why did I ever give you a chance?
Combustion, destruction, we had it all coming
Eruption, disruption, I lost all hope for something
These burns will never heal, they’re more than third degree
You know you’ll never live this down, are you happy now?
To hell with your excuse, I tried to call a truce
You know you’ll never live this down, are you happy now?
I have no sympathy for your numb conscience
You’re only sad cause you lost your hostage
I was your guinea pig, your experiment
But more than that, to you I never meant anything
I never meant anything to you
These burns will never heal, they’re more than third degree
You know you’ll never live this down, are you happy now?
To hell with your excuse, I tried to call a truce
You know you’ll never live this down, are you happy now?
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6. |
Melatonin
03:57
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I closed my eyes and reached a dead end
They’re telling me to jump the cliff again
Have they learned nothing?
I know that there’s a way to turn around
But they keep finding ways to keep me bound
Do they learn nothing?
They don’t want us to have time to sleep
Cause we will dream and we will leave
I’m wasting my time
On this stupid design
I’m not a machine
What about my own dreams
My hours and days are too precious to waste
Now I spend my nights plotting my escape
I’m wasting away
Can’t force the wrong puzzle pieces together
Just cause you can’t deal with mounting pressure
I’m breaking away
They don’t want us to have time to sleep
Cause we will dream and we will leave
I’m tired of feelin like I’m alone
All this I should have known
I’m wasting my time
On this stupid design
I’m not a machine
What about my own dreams
I fell down a hole
They sucked out my soul
I’m not a machine
What about my own dreams
Make it stop, make it end
I did not know what I was up against
Make it stop, make it end
I need to reach a place I won’t regret
Make it stop, make it end
I did not know what I was up against
Make it stop, make it end
I need to reach a place I won’t regret
I’m wasting my time
On this stupid design
I’m not a machine
What about my own dreams
I fell down a hole
They sucked out my soul
I’m not a machine
What about my own dreams
Make it stop, make it end
I did not know what I was up against
What about my own dreams
What about my own dreams
What about my damn dreams
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7. |
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I was knocked off my feet at birth
Cause I never learned my own worth
Always searching for something real
And now I’m spinning all my wheels
I spend my time drifting in wind
Cause I never grew a thick skin
Always keeping myself closed off
Not wanting to risk the cost
Just looking for a safe place to unload this weight
It’s still growing heavier and my spirit emptier
I know I’m running late
Cause I’m unanchored and looking for answers
Cause I’m unanchored and don’t want to shatter
Tell me how I’m still here after all these years
Tell me where to stop and finally get off
I put my trust where it will rust
Cause lately I’m feeling rushed
Always hit hard by the storm
Landing miles away from shore
I just wanna get off this ship
I’ll start over and get a grip
On myself after all of these years
And find a way to quell my fears
Just looking for a safe place to unload this weight
It’s still growing heavier and my spirit emptier
I know I’m running late
Cause I’m unanchored and looking for answers
Cause I’m unanchored and don’t want to shatter
Tell me how I’m still here after all these years
Tell me where to stop and finally get off
I’m so tired of starting this over
For once I would like to get closure
I never learned why I came after pride
Cause I’m unanchored and looking for answers
Cause I’m unanchored and don’t want to shatter
Tell me how I’m still here after all these years
Tell me where to stop and finally get off
Tell me how I’m still here after all these years
Tell me where to stop and finally get off
[I just wanna get off this ship
I’ll start over and get a grip
On myself after all of these years
And find a way to quell my fears]
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