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If I ever become somebody,
I'd still rather be buried in a potter's grave.
I don't ever need to see my name up in lights;
I just need to know you smile when I step onto the stage.
If I ever become somebody,
I'd wish for the sky just to drown itself in night.
It wouldn't matter to me if the sun could see,
I'd love to surround myself in darkness so I could always see your light.
You say, "You don't have to prove anything to me."
But I'm not sure why that's so hard for me to believe.
If I ever become somebody,
Would I recognize the man inside of me today?
I'd make sure every second spent was never more than consequence;
I'd smile in your sunshine, assured time wasn't thrown away.
You say, "You don't have to prove anything to me."
But I'm not sure why that's so hard for me to believe.
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I last heard your name from an old friend's voice.
My heart was tamed when he said he was your choice.
No, it's not a shame, though that's what I'd like to believe.
To think you might have found a better man than me....
He said how you were wonderful
And how he loved your company.
I must admit I grew uncomfortable
When I saw your wedding ring.
If I receive and invitation,
I'll instead clean the bathroom tile.
'Cause I need to not remember you
For at least a little while.
I haven't thought about you for the longest time.
But now your voice keeps flowing through me
Like a fish in the tide.
I know you're not bleeding for me,
And I can't decide if you should.
I built you up a statue but it was all so misunderstood.
I grew weary of conversation,
So I grabbed myself a drink.
After a moment's hesitation
I found myself starting to think
Of you and me and all we used to be.
You said I never tried,
But the truth is I -
I loved you so much more than I ever should've,
And I carry you around with me
Like I thought I never could.
I was certain you'd come back to me
And we'd share all our regrets.
Though I said I'd forget about you,
I haven't quite got there yet....
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Neighbors
05:07
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The sunshine is waking up the neighbors.
As it streams through the window
They lay silently like strangers.
She places her head between the pillow and the bed
Where she cried all last night.
He goes into the kitchen to make some coffee.
Careful not to wake her, he does this softly.
He takes up his cup and he pours himself too much.
He'll still be awake when the moonlight comes.
She crawls out of bed around eleven thirty,
Watches TV, eats some breakfast, and reads her poetry.
He's gone off to work without so much as a word.
She prays that the rain is here to stay.
He has no concentration in the daylife.
His mind wanders home to his beautiful wife.
"How strange it is," he thinks.
"She used to only give me wings."
But some days, those moments only fade.
Outside, the sun shines and the streets dry, misting.
Puddles hang as foggy stains in air once pristine.
The days can destroy your dreams, or they can make you believe.
In time, all is right.
The sunshine is waking up the neighbors.
As it streams through the window,
They kiss like teenagers.
She takes his tired hand, says "I finally understand.
In time, all is right.
Oh, I love you. We will be alright."
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