Intro
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verse 1
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Are there no blinders on lights that blare
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White noise on the eyes
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From gas station lots and reflected ice -- glare
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So that I can walk home by moonlight -- alone
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verse 2
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Or can we go out to where the wind howls
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And stand alee against the trees
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They've grown up so tall that you can't see the house
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It's a fortress now but you know how it used to be
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I can lie to myself and say I like it
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But I would love it if you were here
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verse 3
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These words on paper smell like you
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Associated in random thought
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On my lips the words turn blue
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Evanescent feeling lost
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I can lie to myself and say I like it
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But I would love it if you were here
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I'm just sad for myself because I know you're clear
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But I would love it if you were here
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verse 4
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I can just see you show me your gardens
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I thought you'd grow roses and grapes on low vines
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I wanted to know you when we were both older
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I thought there'd be more of those wonderful times
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I can lie to myself and say I like it
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But I would love it if you were here
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I'm just sad for myself because I know you're clear
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But I would love it if you were here
Outro
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You were here
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Yes, you were
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Yes, you were
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