This isn't quite what I wanted in the end
Is this my sorry excuse for a life?
I have this sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach
That I failed you
For the last time
Even though I was miserable at best I convinced myself that
You were what I needed
You were what I craved and
That was bullshit
Finally I see right through it
How could I be so clueless?
Well I think I'm entitled to more
Than this life that you've imposed on me
I think it's time for change
Wake up and smell the ashes
This life's been wasted by every single thing you've said
I bit off more than I could chew
It's not that complicated
Don't make this harder than it has to be
We've created a cancer for which there is no remedy
We've made this life for ourselves
I don't think there is any escape
You're fucking killing me
Hear me out, this is the last time
I gave you everything and you aren't here
You left me all alone
And I was so Naive
I thought that we'd survive
You were my last mistake
If only I knew the outcome from the start
If only I saw what had to happen
This isn't what I signed up for
Won't you take me home where I belong? (x3)
This isn't what I signed up for,
Oh god won't you take me home?
credits
from Placing Blame,
released August 16, 2013
Michael Bowers - Vocals
Jonny DeViller - Guitar/Vocals
Parker Peterson - Guitars
Jonas DeViller - Bass
Recorded at Predecessor's home studio in January 2013
Engineered/Mixed/Mastered by Jonas DeViller
Music written and performed by Predecessor
Lyrics written by Michael Bowers
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