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The Great Forgotten Lover

from Impossible Things by New People

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Wanna cover it up with a big noise
Till it tastes like any way out
‘Cause I’m tired of myself in a big way
Unless that’s not what this is about

And I’m self-absorbed, I know, and you
Don’t feel like you should sympathize
When you’re hit by someone every day
Then you’re not gonna see through their eyes

It’s the great forgotten lover
And it’s ninety percent proof
That you’re steaming away in an old firetrap
While I’m stamping on the roof

It’s time to look at myself and continue
Feeling lonely and tired and fat
It’s only the regular day to day
And not a bad one, I know, at that
And so you’re making the sign of the tiny violin
To mock me while you’re feeling used
But if you feel like you’re lost and you’re special
Then I’d expect to feel confused

Wanna make of myself a new man
Wanna throw out my old rotten brain
Wanna be as serene as a snowman
Wanna keep you from my pain

I want to take you out and prop you up
And help you on your way
I don’t know if I’ll be what you need
But I’m trying somewhat every day

It’s the great forgotten lover
And it’s ninety percent true
That while you’re eaten away, I’ll be there every day
And probably smiling back at you

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from Impossible Things, released February 9, 2011
Written by Mark Linsenmayer

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