If It Wasn't This, It'd Be Something Else

by Brakelight Religion

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1.
The Horizon 02:56
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So original that it's not funny Unimaginable inside me Thinking things that are stretching brain cells We may all end up in separate hells We need change and we need it now We will get out of this place somehow Falling apart is the best we can do Out of my mind, and out of the blue And we can see it, yes we can see it The horizon's getting closer tonight And we will feel it, yes we will feel it We're on the way to the ride of our lives In ten minutes, the show begins In ten more, we'll wash away our sins Quarter to the hour, half past dead My tire's are spinning, but there's no more tread We could make it if we really try One by one, our souls will die Resting all our hopes upon this violence Regretting it as we end up in silence And we can see it, yes we can see it The horizon's getting closer tonight And we will feel it, yes we will feel it We're on the way to the ride of our lives The feeling's going up and down my spine We all are walking up and down the line My brain is dead, my hands are numb I'd rather fuck up now than ever succumb It has been said this presence is fleeting If that's the truth, we'll get better seating We may share, but we're no longer caring Lost in the depths, my heart is tearing And we can see it, yes we can see it The horizon's getting closer tonight And we will feel it, yes we will feel it We're on the way to the ride of our lives
2.
Sleep Deprivation 02:36
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I need to hear percussion No matter the reprocussion I know that you don't like it But, I really don't give a shit I walked across the lake today I wondered if I was okay I guess I need some sleep Before I sink too deep I can't get no sleep I'm losin' my dreams To the oppression I'm getting no rest And it's for the best Of this conversation Sleep deprivation I'm walking the street again Wondering if there's an end 2 a.m., graveyard shift And men are trying to grift On my third coffee cup It's tried to keep me up It's working like a charm However, it's doing me harm I can't get no sleep I'm losin' my dreams To the oppression I'm getting no rest And it's for the best Of this conversation Sleep deprivation I can't get no sleep I'm losin' my dreams To the oppression I'm getting no rest And it's for the best Of this conversation Sleep deprivation I can't get no sleep I'm losin' my dreams To the oppression I'm getting no rest And it's for the best Of this conversation Sleep deprivation
3.
Carved 02:33
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You were the one who knew me best The one who could calm the unrest But then you turned away from me And left me alone with my misery I can hardly breathe And my hands are shaking I can hardly breathe And my hands are shaking I can hardly breathe And my hands are… You turned your back to me when all I needed was your face You drove this spike in me to keep me in my place You had the chance to do what was right But did the opposite out of spite I can hardly breathe And my hands are shaking I can hardly breathe And my hands are shaking I can hardly breathe And my hands are… How could you do this to me? I thought you were the one for me I could see us growing old together Now I can’t get past this stormy weather You carved your name into my heart And watched as it slowly fell apart I can hardly breathe And my hands are shaking I can hardly breathe And my hands are shaking I can hardly breathe And my hands are…
4.
I'm In Love With a Ghost 03:48
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I’ve recently met the girl of my dreams Oh how she makes my heart sing But there is one thing I really should mention My love’s been dead since the great depression It’s not as sick as it seems When she’s haunting my dreams I’m in love with a ghost And she loves me the most Far more than any other guy That she knew when she was alive Her eyes are a brilliant green Her hair is flowing beautiful and brown Her body is slightly see-through And her feet don’t touch the ground It’s not as sick as it seems When she’s haunting my dreams I’m in love with a ghost And she loves me the most Far more than any other guy That she knew when she was alive Till death do us part She wont go breaking my heart Till death do us part She wont go breaking my heart Wont go breaking my heart Breaking my heart I’m in love with a ghost And she loves me the most Far more than any other guy That she knew when she was alive I’m married to a ghost And she loves me the most Far more than any other guy That she knew when she was alive
5.
I Am Not the Cause of Your Anger 04:02
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Oh baby, you had a bad day It rained on your parade And now you feel low I know, I know, I know You can take it out on me I am not the cause of your anger But you can pretend, it’s okay You can take it out on me This world has stolen the sun from you The coldness has made you blue You feel like hiding away But it’s okay, it’s okay, it’s okay You can take it out on me I am not the cause of your anger But you can pretend, it’s okay You can take it out on me Take it out on me I’m what you need me to be Take it out on me It wont bother me If it will make you feel better Then take it out on me You can take it out on me I am not the cause of your anger But you can pretend, it’s okay You can take it out on me You can take it out on me I am not the cause of your anger But you can pretend, it’s okay You can take it out on me
6.
There Is No In Between 04:54
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She caught your attention some how She probably didn’t even mean to But there is just something about her that makes you smile But you’re too self-conscious to tell her how you feel Been there, done that But hey, you’ve got to try You have to attempt to fly Despite the fear you will fall It’s give it nothing or give it your all But hey, you’ve got to try You have to attempt to fly Despite the fear you will fall It’s give it nothing or give it your all For so long you’ve known her but still it doesn’t come easy Day in and day out you keep your feelings from her You have to muster the courage before it is too late You know a girl like her wont stay single forever Been there, done that But hey, you’ve got to try You have to attempt to fly Despite the fear you will fall It’s give it nothing or give it your all But hey, you’ve got to try You have to attempt to fly Despite the fear you will fall It’s give it nothing or give it your all It’s all, it’s all or nothing It’s all, it’s all or nothing It’s all or nothing there is no in between It’s all or nothing there is no in between There is no in between But hey, you’ve got to try You have to attempt to fly Despite the fear you will fall It’s give it nothing or give it your all But hey, you’ve got to try You have to attempt to fly Despite the fear you will fall It’s give it nothing or give it your all The sentiment is nice but But I didn’t take my own advice
7.
Finding Out Your Love Is So Far Away 03:46
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When you're rocking it down the street Snap your fingers and tap your feet The parade is marching to a cause of celebration When you're walking on down the road And you find your way back to home It doesn't explain why you've got a new sensation What's on your mind is none of my business I don't care who you told And I don't care what you know I just love finding out your love is so far away Now go do what you like Just count it as an oversight I just love finding out your love is so far away As you're walking down the boulevard You find managing your life is hard But you might have some success if you listen to me When you take it on down the lane You'll find you're in so much pain And the scars make up a part of who you can be What's on your mind is none of my business I don't care who you told And I don't care what you know I just love finding out your love is so far away Now go do what you like Just count it as an oversight I just love finding out your love is so far away What's on your mind is none of my business But what's on mine is all yours! I don't care who you told And I don't care what you know I just love finding out your love is so far away Now go do what you like Just count it as an oversight I just love finding out your love is so far away I don't care who you told And I don't care what you know I just love finding out your love is so far away Now go do what you like Just count it as an oversight I just love finding out your love is so far away So far away So far away So far away
8.
In the Line of Fire 03:42
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At least you still got your self-respect Even when I'm breathing down your neck Is it alright for me to smile Or should I go run and hide for awhile The highest mountain is not enough for you You wanna drag me down with you too Baby, you got me lined up in your sights In the line of fire, you got me dead to rights Every argument I recall Wasn't worth anything at all They all ended in the same way The next morning, with you I lay The highest mountain is not enough for you You wanna drag me down with you too Baby, you got me lined up in your sights In the line of fire, you got me dead to rights Every time I told you to get lost You said you'd be back at any cost You told truth, with the words you said Cause now here we are, lying in bed The highest mountain is not enough for you You wanna drag me down with you too Baby, you got me lined up in your sights In the line of fire, you got me dead to rights The highest mountain is not enough for you You wanna drag me down with you too Baby, you got me lined up in your sights In the line of fire, you got me dead to rights
9.
Dead City 05:21
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Who all we are in this dead city Ain't gonna be so pretty Who all we are in this dead city Who all we are in this dead city Don't mean a damn thing, pretty Who all we are in this dead city I remember, as you left me As you walked right out the door, you said "You won't see me anymore." Well, I'm holding you to that I don't feel pain anymore because You are such a whore And I dont't know why I loved you Everything you did was just a Huge bitchslap to the face If I ever see you again I'll be sure to remind you why I Hated you in the first place Who all we are in this dead city Ain't gonna be so pretty Who all we are in this dead city Who all we are in this dead city Don't mean a damn thing, pretty Who all we are in this dead city I'm so much better off now Without you to push me around With your evil ways I will gladly tell you what I What I think of what you did Just to give you a taste As I'm walking through downtown Even though there are cars and buildings There's still no one around Kinda like my empty soul, yeah That's what you did, you fucking bitch And I hope you drown Who all we are in this dead city Ain't gonna be so pretty Who all we are in this dead city Who all we are in this dead city Don't mean a damn thing, pretty Who all we are in this dead city As I shuffle down Sixth Street Looking in the windows for a Sign of a single soul I find nothing but emptyness Feelings that I kept inside me To try and fill that hole I will never forgive you For the way you left me here In a heap on the floor And if you were to die now I wouldn't feel anything As if I felt before Who all we are in this dead city Ain't gonna be so pretty Who all we are in this dead city Who all we are in this dead city Don't mean a damn thing, pretty Who all we are in this dead city Who all we are in this dead city Ain't gonna be so pretty Who all we are in this dead city Who all we are in this dead city Don't mean a damn thing, pretty Who all we are in this dead city
10.
Bottle It All Up Inside 04:14
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I’ve suffered loss in this short life I’ve felt the pain of losing people you love But through it all, I still stand tall You will never see me crumble I’ve taught myself to lie so well.. I may feel like breaking down But no, I will not cry I will bottle it all up inside Like I’ve done for so long You wont even know that anything is wrong I can feel it my throat, a sort of choke I take a moment to collect myself As long as I have the final say No tears will escape these eyes today I’ve taught myself to lie so well.. I may feel like breaking down But no, I will not cry I will bottle it all up inside Like I’ve done for so long You wont even know that anything is wrong I can’t go on like this But I fear I must My heart has turned to rust And you keep chipping away at me Trying to get me to take down these walls But it’s these walls that keep me alive I’ve taught myself to lie so well.. But no, I will not cry I will bottle it all up inside Like I’ve done for so long You wont even know that anything is wrong But no, I will not cry I will bottle it all up inside Like I’ve done for so long You wont even know that anything is wrong
11.
A Father Should 05:15
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A father should be a good man A father should be wise A father should be tall and strong With laughter in his eyes I know the kind of man A father ought to be A shining knight Who fights a good fight Wins them just for me A father should be behind you A father should be there A father should someone Who always treats you fair I know the kind of man A father ought to be A shining knight Who fights a good fight Wins them just for me A father should be a hero A father should come through But most of all A father should be someone Someone like you A father should be a hero A father should come through But most of all A father should be someone Someone like you I know the kind of man A father ought to be A shining knight Who fights a good fight Wins them just for me I know the kind of man A father ought to be A shining knight Who fights a good fight Wins them just for me
12.
Rainfall 05:36
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I'd travel a thousand miles, or maybe even more Just to be by your side You'd better believe I'll be here in your arms No reason to run and hide Without your love and affection, I feel so lost Don't leave whatever you do I'd travel a thousand miles, or maybe even more Cause I wanna be here with you So let that rain...fall down on me Just let that rain....fall down on me Fall down on me You're the reason I left behind such a simple life There was promise of so much more Twenty-six and a half hours later, the end of the ride And I showed up at your door That was a year ago, and it only feels It only feels like yesterday Listen to me as I tell you how I feel In my own special way So let that rain...fall down on me Just let that rain...fall down on me If the sun don't come out to shine, it won't bother me Just let that rain...fall down on me Fall down on me When I grow old and wither, I know you'll be Sitting here with me reading And as we look back at the road we walked We wouldn't change a goddamn thing So let that rain...fall down on me Just let that rain...fall down on me If the sun don't come out to shine, it won't bother me Just let that rain...fall down on me Let it fall down on me Let it fall down on me Let it fall on me, fall on me Let it fall on me Let that rain fall down on me!

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released June 14, 2011

Tracks 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 12 written by Mike Blackheart
Tracks 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 written by Chris Taylor
Track 11 written by Jeremiah McClain

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