Paper Walls
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The Takedown
03 : 37
2
Fighting
03 : 00
3
Shrink the World
03 : 20
4
Keeper
03 : 55
5
Light Up the Sky
03 : 37
6
Shadows and Regrets
03 : 59
7
Five Becomes Four
03 : 30
8
Afraid
03 : 13
9
Date Line (I Am Gone)
03 : 22
10
Dear Bobbie
04 : 13
11
You and Me and One Spotlight
03 : 57
12
Cut Me, Mick
03 : 35
13
Paper Walls
04 : 17
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Track Lyrics
The Takedown Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I feel things changing when I move
(It's a distance, it's a difference)
Across this planet without you
(And you might call this a downfall)
It's one long night that I'm passing through
(It's a dark one, what have I done?)
It's one long night...
[Chorus]
Don't turn your back on me now
You can't do this
And don't say you can live without
You can't do this alone
How did I end up like this, the lonely one
Your greatest take down?
You take me down
[Verse 2]
Left last night with a long goodbye
(With some red wine through a phone line)
I told you thoughts that multiply
(That I don't know how to let go)
We've been here many times before
(I am empty when you leave me)
What's one more?
[Chorus]
Don't turn your back on me now
You can't do this
And don't say you can live without
You can't do this alone
How did I end up like this, the broken one
Your greatest take down?
You take me down
You take me down
[Violin Solo]
[Guitar Solo]
[Bridge]
I won't get by, I won't heal in time
I won't get by
[Chorus]
Don't turn your back on me now
You can't do this
And don't say you can live without
You can't do this alone
How did I end up like this, the chosen one
Your greatest take down?
You take me down
Fighting Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Said I'd move on and I'd leave it alone
But before I walk out, there is something that I need you to know
I got lost in the blink of an eye
And I could never get back
No, I never got back
You were not there when I wanted to say
That you were everything right and it wasn't you but me that changed
Now I've got to go it alone
But I will never give up
No, I'll never give up
[Chorus]
What am I fighting for?
There must be something more
For all these words I sing
Do you feel anything?
[Verse 2]
Said I'm okay but I know how to lie
You were all that I had
You were delicate and hard to find
Got lost in the back of my mind
And I could never get back, no, I never got back
You were not there when I needed to say
I hit the bottom so fast that my head was spinning around for days
Now I've got to go it alone
But I will never give up
No, I'll never give up
[Chorus]
What am I fighting for?
There must be something more
For all these words I sing
Do you feel anything?
What am I fighting for?
What am I fighting for?
[Bridge]
Never give up on this
Never give up on this
Never give up on this
Never give up on this
Said I'm okay but I know how to lie
I will never give up
No, I'll never give up
[Chorus]
What am I fighting for?
There must be something more
For all these words I sing
Do you feel anything?
What am I fighting for?
(No, I'm never gonna give up, give up)
What am I fighting for?
(No, I'm never gonna give up, give up)
[Outro]
Said that I'd fight for the one that I found
I'm gonna stay here while I wait for you to come around
I fight, you're a part of me now
And I will never give up
No, I'll never give up
Shrink the World Lyrics
[Intro]
If I could then I'd
Shrink the world tonight
So that I would find
You and me inside
[Verse 1]
A life in love
A picture of a place I'm nowhere near
A bleeding heart
A good head start to anywhere but here
Just let me out
Please, let me out before I turn into
A box of things reminding me how much I'm missing you
(I am missing you)
[Chorus]
If I could then I'd
Shrink the world tonight
So that I would find
You and me inside
Of the last good scene
A film that changes things
Breaks us, makes us sing
Leaves us wondering
[Verse 2]
And through the wall, my fist you call
But then you always run
So what's it for, the love and war?
It's only fair for some
You save the girl, you save the world
Well, that's not true, it seems
A lesson learned, speak out of turn
I bite my tongue, it bleeds
(Bite my tongue, it bleeds)
[Chorus]
If I could then I'd
Shrink the world tonight
So that I would find
You and me inside
Of the last good scene
A film that changes things
Breaks us, makes us sing
Leaves us wondering
[Instrumental break]
[Chorus]
If I could then I'd
Shrink the world tonight
So that I would find
You and me inside
Of the last good scene
A film that changes things
Breaks us, makes us sing
Leaves us wondering
[Outro]
If I could
Shrink the world tonight
If I could
Shrink the world tonight
Keeper Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I want to love
I want to leave
I want you to love me
I want you to leave me
I want to stand where I can see
I'm watching you love me
I'm watching you leaving me now
[Chorus]
I wish I could be somebody else
I wish I could see you in myself
I wish there was something inside me
To keep you beside me
And say what you really feel
You know I need something that's real
I wish there was something inside me
To keep you beside me
[Verse 2]
I want to know if I could be
Someone to turn to
That could never hurt you
But I know what you think of me
Yeah, you had a breakthrough
And now, I'm just bad news for you
[Chorus]
I wish I could be somebody else
I wish I could see you in myself
I wish there was something inside me
To keep you beside me
And say what you really feel
You know I need something that's real
I wish there was something inside me
To keep you beside me
[Bridge]
I should have told you everything
I never gave you anything
I should have told you everything
If I could give you anything
Then I would tell you everything
[Chorus]
I wish I could be somebody else
I wish I could see you in myself
I wish there was something inside me
To keep you beside me
And say what you really feel
You know I need something that's real
I wish there was something inside me
To keep you beside me
[Outro]
I should have told you everything
I should have told you everything
I should have told you everything
Light Up the Sky Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You're making a choice to live like this
In all of the noise, I am silence
We already know how it ends tonight
You run in the dark through a firefight
And I would explode just to save your life
Yeah, I would explode
[Chorus]
Let me light up the sky
Light it up for you
Let me tell you why
I would die for you
Let me light up the sky
[Verse 2]
I can't find a wall to pin this to
They're all coming down since I've found you
I just wanna be where you are tonight
I run in the dark looking for some light
And how will we know if we just don't try?
We won't ever know
[Chorus]
Let me light up the sky
Light it up for you
Let me tell you why
I would die for you
Let me light up the sky
Light it up for you
Let me make this mine
I'll ignite for you
[Bridge]
Let me light up the sky just for you tonight
Let me help you fly 'cause you won't have time
To cover your eyes or get your disguise
They won't ask you why
They'll just watch you die
And it's still so hard to be who you are
So you play this part and the show goes on
But you've come this far with a broken heart
Yeah, you've come this far and you're broken
[Chorus]
Let me light up the sky
Light it up for you
Let me tell you why
I would die for you
Let me light up the sky
Light it up for you
Let me make this mine
I'll ignite for you
Let me light up the sky
Light it up for you
Let me tell you why
I would die for you
[Outro]
And it's still so hard to be who you are
But you've come this far with a broken heart
And it's still so hard to be who you are
But you've come this far and you're broken
Let me light up the sky
Let me light up the sky
Shadows and Regrets Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm back, back in town
And everything has changed
I feel, feel let down
The faces stay the same
I see, see shadows
Of who we used to be
When I drive, drive so slow
Through this memory
[Chorus]
When we were only kids
And we were best of friends
And we hoped for the best
And let go of the rest
[Verse 2]
I heard, heard myself
Say things I'd take back
If I could, could retell
And make these stories last
I see, see shadows
Of who you'll always be
When I drive, drive these roads
That made our memories
[Chorus]
When we were only kids
And we were best of friends
And we hoped for the best
And let go of the rest
Shadows and regrets
We let go of the rest
[Bridge]
Everything has changed
Faces stay the same [x2]
[Outro]
And we were only kids
And our time couldn't end
And how tall did we stand
With the world in my hands
And we were only kids
And we were best of friends
And we hoped for the best
And let go of the rest
And shadows and regrets
We let go of the rest
Shadows and regrets
We let go of the rest
Five Becomes Four Lyrics
[Intro]
Needed some time
So I could find
A little strength to redefine
What I've become
What I have done
I never asked to be the one
[Verse 1]
I'm riding it out
This storm that you brought in
Bringing it down on me
Around for you, I go again
It's got to be easy to see
What everyone takes out of me
Knocking me down
Dragging me out
How did you end up in that crowd?
[Chorus]
Did you run away?
Did you fall apart?
Did you see yourself
For what you are?
Will you be looking for it anymore
When five becomes four?
When you're all alone with no melody
Do you close your eyes
And think of me?
Will you still hear me singing anymore
When five becomes four?
[Verse 2]
Try and put aside your history and pride
Maybe for one moment in time
We'll all be on your side
The story goes
Nobody knows
What it was like when you would throw
Someone who cared out in the air
Then let them crash down anywhere
[Chorus]
Did you run away?
Did you fall apart?
Did you see yourself
For what you are?
Will you be looking for it anymore
When five becomes four?
When you're all alone with no melody
Do you close your eyes
And think of me?
Will you still hear me singing anymore
When five becomes four?
[Bridge]
Remember the line "never say die"
You were the reason I survived
Where did you go?
I need to know
I waited here, you never showed
It's gonna be harder for me
I can't forgive so many things
When you were down, I was around
Why would you try and hurt me now?
Just tell me why?
Just tell me why?
Did you run away?
Did you run away?
Did you run away?
[Chorus]
Did you run away?
Did you fall apart?
Did you see yourself
For what you are?
Will you be looking for it anymore
When five becomes four?
When you're all alone with no melody
Do you close your eyes
And think of me?
Will you still hear me singing anymore
When five becomes four?
Afraid Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Lie in this empty bed
With this aching head
You left me here this morning
Now I can't remember why
I let you in again
To get under my skin
And every time you disappear
I remember
[Pre-Chorus]
I look for you
But I can't see your face
And then I hear you
The only thing you say:
[Chorus]
"I am afraid right now
I don't wanna let you down
And I am the one who can't be saved
The only thing I say
I am afraid right now
What if I can't get out?
What if I don't want to be saved?
This is me afraid"
[Verse 2]
Now there's no place like home
To make me feel alone
I see you everywhere I am
And I remember how you ran out to hide
But kept me close behind
Following your every move so I remember
[Pre-Chorus]
I look for you
But I can't see your face
And then I hear you
The only thing you say:
[Chorus]
"I am afraid right now
I don't wanna let you down
And I am the one who can't be saved
The only thing I say
I am afraid right now
What if I can't get out?
What if I don't want to be saved?
This is me afraid"
[Pre-Chorus]
I look for you
But I can't see your face
And then I hear you
The only thing you say is
"Don't look for me
'Cause you will never see
And you won't hear me
You won't hear me"
Why do we keep this up?
Why do we live like us?
When there is nothing left to save
Will you be afraid?
[Chorus]
I am afraid right now
You already let me down
You are the one who can't be saved
If only I could say
I am afraid right now
You never will get out
You'll never let yourself be saved
You are so afraid
You are so afraid
Date Line (I Am Gone) Lyrics
[Hook 1]
When you hold one chance
And you break your hands
When the secret's safe
And you call my name
Then I am gone
I'm tired of you and me
And the space that's in between
And I would rather be somewhere
With better thoughts and warmer air
I'm tired of trying to be
Somebody different than me
I'm tired of trying to shine it on
When the lights go out tonight, I'm gone
I'll run from here
Run
[Hook 1]
[Hook 2]
When the hurt gets real
And you still can't feel
When you can't escape
And you cannot stay
Then I am gone
[Hook]
Safe upon the other side
Of the international date line
I landed in a place that you can't find
You can't find me there
You can't find me there
[Hook 1]
[Hook 2]
When the last plane leaves
And you cry for me
When you lie awake
And you feel it break
Then I am gone
Dear Bobbie Lyrics
[Spoken]
Dear Bobbie
Do you remember when you were young and very pretty? I do
I remember pleated skirts, black and white saddle shoes
Do you remember dancing half the night?
I do, I still think of you when we dance
Although we can't jitterbug as we did then
[Verse 1]
Do you remember when
How long has it been?
1945, you opened my blue eyes
To see a whole new life
Do you remember when
I told you this that night?
That if you're by my side
When every day begins
I'll fall for you again
I made a promise when
I told you this that night
[Chorus]
I'll be fine
Cause when i die, then i die loving you
It's alright, i'll be fine
When i die then i die loving you
Loving you, loving you
[Spoken]
Do you remember the times we would give up on each other then get back together
Then we finally was married in 1949
We drove the yellow convertible on our honeymoon
Do you remember? I do
[Verse 2]
Life has led us here
Together all these years
This house that we have made
Holds 20,000 days
The memories we've saved
Since life has led us here
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
I'm coming home to you
Slipping off my shoes
Resting in my chair
I see you standing there
The silver in your hair
I'm coming home to you
When i lay tonight
When i close my eyes
I know the sun will rise
Here or the next life
As long as you're still mine, then it's alright
[Chorus]
[Spoken]
You have grey hair now
But you are a beautiful woman
And the years have been good to both of us
We walk slow now, but we still have each other
The glue of love is still bonding us together
Love is what i remember. Do you remember?
You and Me and One Spotlight Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It won't be long now
The music's on loud
We'll sing this song out
And then we'll lie down
I'll hold you close then
And let you know when
The space and time bend
And then we'll fall in
[Pre-Chorus]
Go put on your best tonight
It's you and me and one spotlight
One more show, one last time
We are ready
[Chorus 1]
Say you will be all around me
When your body sets your heart free
Say you will be all around me
[Verse 2]
I'll look for your eyes
To keep me inside
When everything dies
With one last sunrise
And when we stand there
Together, not scared
I'll dry your last tear
And then we're just air
[Pre-Chorus]
Go put on your best tonight
It's you and me and not much time
To watch the world burning bright
We are ready
[Chorus 2]
Say you will be all around me
When your body sets your heart free
Say you will be all around me
Say you'll get me through the ending
Take my body, set my heart free
Say you'll get me through the ending
[Pre-Chorus]
Go put on your best tonight
It's you and me and one spotlight
One more show, one last time
It won't be long now
[Chorus 2]
Say you will be all around me
When your body sets your heart free
Say you will be all around me
Say you'll get me through the ending
Take my body, set my heart free
Say you'll get me through the ending
[Outro]
Say you will be
(It won't be long now)
All around me
(It won't be long now)
Cut Me, Mick Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I can't keep this together
And I might lose this year
Can’t get through December
And you know all my fears
Some place, somewhere behind me
I walked right through the truth
Truth is that you’re the one thing
That always pulls me through
This troubled life I choose
[Chorus]
You are the one that I need
You know that I can still bleed
Bring me back to life
Bring me back to life
You bring me down from my cloud
You keep my feet on the ground
Bring me back to life
Bring me back to life
[Verse 2]
When I thought that I might be invincible
Wasn’t long before I was invisible
To your eyes and I swear
There’s nothing left in here
And the more you say you don’t care
The more I know you’re there
[Chorus]
You are the one that I need
You know that I can still bleed
Bring me back to life
Bring me back to life
You bring me down from my cloud
You keep my feet on the ground
Bring me back to life
Bring me back to life
[Bridge]
I can’t keep this together
(You are the one that I need)
I can’t stay sick forever
(You know that I can still bleed)
I can’t stop this disaster
(You bring me down from my cloud)
I can’t fall any faster
[Chorus]
You are the one that I need
You know that I can still bleed
Bring me back to life
Bring me back to life
You bring me down from my cloud
You keep my feet on the ground
Bring me back to life
Bring me back to life
[Outro]
You are the one that I need
You know that I can still bleed
You bring me down from my cloud
You keep my feet on the ground
Paper Walls Lyrics
[Intro]
Let's burn a hole, so we can climb out
Of these paper walls in this empty house
Don't listen too close, their words are like guns
With bullets that fly and kill what you've won
[Verse 1]
Let's burn a hole, so we can climb out
Of these paper walls in this empty house
Where the only thing that's real
Is visions we have of ten years ago
Of stars in the sky and us down below
With streets and East Coast lines
We kept this scene alive
[Chorus 1]
Here I am, still hold on to this
Dream we had, won't let go of it
Hear me now, you will never be alone
[Verse 2]
Don't listen too close, their words are like guns
With bullets that fly and kill what you've won
Some love to hate, and some tell you lies
So let's make a toast, and kiss them goodbye
We'll kiss them all goodbye
[Chorus 2]
Here I am, still hold on to this
Dream we had, won't let go of it
Hear me now, you will never be alone
Here I stand, won't turn back again
Won't leave you, know how hard it's been
Hear me now, you will never be alone
[Bridge]
Let's take what hurts, and write it all down
On these paper walls in this empty house
And when our ink runs out, we'll burn it to the ground
[Chorus 2]
Here I am, still hold on to this
Dream we had, won't let go of it
Hear me now, you will never be alone
Here I stand, won't turn back again
Won't leave you, know how hard it's been
Hear me now, you will never be alone
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