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I got your initials, your expectations and a couple times got close to your mistake
How do you feel about your life being on display
In the basement where me and my friends got wasted on shady nights
I wonder if they woke up feeling as lonely as I did
Or like they were living in a movie where the protagonist
Doesnt do anything right

And this is what it comes down too
A gravestone and a tattoo
That I should probably get soon
To let everyone know how much you mean to me
In case they havent already been listening
But I'll never be able to tell you.

I remember when I slapped you in front of all your friends
They were laughing and whistling, waiting for something to happen
You just said dont do that again
I never got to thank you for that

I found scraps of my first journal last night
Your face was peering up at me between every line
Smiling and cringing at each ill advised rhyme
But letting me know I could get better if I kept trying to try

Some nights I wish I had the courage to drive through the railing
Of the bridge near our house and head straight into the river
And when I hit the water, Ill turn into a creature that feels comfortable
Swimming through the muddy stones and casual litter
Ill meet you on the horizon and we can both just disappear
And have wonderful adventures somewhere far away from here

And this is what it comes down to
A gravestone and a tattoo
I should probably get soon
To let everyone know how much you mean to me
In case they havent already been listening
But Ill never be able to tell you
Happy Birthday

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from Jordan Shell/ Ryan Hansbarger Split, released March 23, 2014

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Three Piece from Salem, Va.

Jordan Shell-guitar/vox
Tate Bell-guitar
Alan Connor-Drums

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