Verse 1: Time, it hasn’t been my friend. It’s been turbocharged since the day he left. If I haven’t made it far, very far yet, it’s because part of me died the day he went. Link 1: And how long can I keep measuring Brad as a we, when I only ever see that guy when I’m asleep. It’s been 8 whole years of just me, and it’s been 8 long years of sleep. Hook: And I try not to cry. Though at night, I can’t lie, I don’t like, but don’t mind, even I cry, despite living life in the light. I’m a sight for sore eyes. But in spite of that fight, brushed aside, I’m alright. Chorus: And how can a guy like me continue measuring himself as once we. And for how long can a guy like Bradley continue measuring himself as a once we. Verse 2: Life hasn’t gone as expected; Sometimes terrifying, and sometimes just meh. And if I haven’t made it past the front door yet, it’s because part of me died back in 2010. Link 2: And how long can I keep measuring Brad as a we when I only ever see that fuckin’ guy in my sleep. It’s been 8 whole years (woe is me) and it’s been 8 long years in solitary. Hook: And I try not to cry. Though at night, I can’t lie, I don’t like, but don’t mind, even I cry, despite living life in the light. I’m a sight for sore eyes. But in spite of that fight, I’m alright. I’ll be fine. Chorus: And how can a guy like me continue measuring himself as once we. And for how long can a guy like Bradley continue measuring himself as a once we. Bridge: Damn, I wish I could go back, ‘cause I’m starting to fade to black, and there’s nothing left here for me to grab. I can’t even find a hand, or a rubber band, to fling me out of this monster of a jam, and it’s starting to fuckin’ drag. I’m startin’ to lose who I am. Chorus: And how can a guy like me continue measuring himself as once we. And for how long can a guy like Bradley continue measuring himself as a once we.

Verse 1: You can say I didn’t really love him or that I can’t know what love is or that I’m unable to feel affection, but hold up, let me just tell you this: Hook 1: I am able to do more than mimic the pain he caused me when he left, and you won’t deprive me of that. Chorus: I was a real damn good lover (You won’t deprive me of that) So I’m afraid to tell ya I was a real damn good lover your diagnoses were all wrong I was a real damn good lover And they lacked any sort of rational thought I was a real damn good lover So go on and just get out of here you putts Verse 2: You can say that I made him all up or make me seem stupid and dumb, but I’m sure not gonna let you define me or force me to define the word love. I was able to cry my eyes out, when he left me all depressed, but I wasn’t able to find out what made him so damn attractive. Hook 2: I am able to do more than mimic the joy he brought me when we met, and you wont deprive me of that. Chorus: I was a real damn good lover So I’m afraid to tell ya I was a real damn good lover your diagnoses were all wrong I was a real damn good lover And they lacked any sort of rational thought I was a real damn good lover So go on and just get out of here you putts Bridge: And while I felt all these Interesting things, it seems, they all dwelled inwardly. I didn’t show them outwardly for the possibility of perhaps what they’d see; Which is a weakening me. Chorus: I was a real damn good lover So I’m afraid to tell ya I was a real damn good lover your diagnoses were all wrong I was a real damn good lover And they lacked any sort of rational thought I was a real damn good lover So go on and just get out of here you putts End: I was a real damn good lover I was a real damn good lover I was a real damn good lover I was a real damn good lover

Verse 1: You’ve gotta be willing and wanting to change yourself for me Secure, and not threatened. Know not what to mention Flawless and perfect, want-less and needless, fearless and greedless to live for me You’ve gotta be a 100% sure that I’m what you’re needing And that you’re not wasting my time You gotta be walking on eggshells if you really have to All of this for me Chorus: I wanna be down baby. I want your love like before I want this now baby, before I love you no more Won’t want you around baby, and I’ll lock the door So ya gotta be proud baby, to declare that I am yours Verse 2: You’ve gotta be ready for mood-swings; able to calm me Just sit there while I sing, no matter how frightening Protect me when I’m weak, and not mind my yelling Just do all of this for me You’ve gotta proudly stand by me, not embarrassed by me Go risen when I fall, and answer when I call Not bail on me when you feel so small next to me And don’t be so bitchy. I can’t help I’m pretty Chorus: I wanna be down baby. I want your love like before I want this now baby, before I love you no more Won’t want you around baby, and I’ll lock the door So ya gotta be proud baby, to declare that I am yours Bridge: I wanna be down baby I want this now baby Won’t want you around baby So ya gotta be proud baby I wanna be down baby I want this now baby Won’t want you around baby So ya gotta be proud baby Chorus: I wanna be down baby. I want your love like before I want this now baby, before I love you no more Won’t want you around baby, and I’ll lock the door So ya gotta be proud baby, to declare that I am yours Bridge: I wanna be down baby I want this now baby Won’t want you around baby So ya gotta be proud baby Chorus: I wanna be down baby. I want your love like before I want this now baby, before I love you no more Won’t want you around baby, and I’ll lock the door So ya gotta be proud baby, to declare that I am yours

Verse 1: I dyed all my hair for you. I lost all this weight for you. I pierced myself down there for you. I’d bite my tongue for you. Hook 1: ‘Cause I was scared, I was scared, afraid that you’d leave me I was scared, I was scared I’d end up alone Chorus: But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. Verse 2: I cut my hair shorter for you. I walked out on my friends for you. I turned off the music for you. I changed my ways for you. Hook 2: I was afraid, and insecure, and intimidated. I was scared, I was clinging onto a microphone. Chorus: But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. Chorus: But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. Bridge And it really sucks that, that you’re gone now It really bites when I can’t show you how far I’ve come; how much I’ve grown. And we can’t turn around, time travel’s not allowed. But you know, what I’ve found is memories are loud, and they’ll play on for as long as they’re owned. Chorus: But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. Chorus: But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. Chorus 2: But you didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care. You didn’t care. You didn’t care. No, you didn’t care.

Intro: Here we go again Here we go again Verse 1: It’s not the good from the place that I hate It is the bad from the hell that you created for me When the facts show that I made the mistake Then I’ll take, then I’ll take, then I’ll take all the blame You can put it all on me, and I won’t hesitate Chorus: I spend all, all of my time doing your job Which is okay, but not every day I’ve been played, everything I tried to change, but you like me this way Verse 2: It’s not the night-frights that I get where it seems like like you’re on my back, like all the time, yeah like every night It’s not the ideal life if it’s every time I open up my eyes With flashbacks running through my mind, it’s like my imagination’s working overtime You’ve crippled me it’s true but I’m disguised Yeah that’s right, keep smiling, and roll your eyes It’s okay because I hold my anger inside I hold all my anger inside yo Chorus: I spend all, all of my time doing your job Which is okay, but not every day I’ve been played, everything I tried to change, but you like me this way Chorus: I spend all, all of my time doing your job Which is okay, but not every day I’ve been played, everything I tried to change, but you like me this way Bridge: Well you know that you’ve got me crippled and bent Yeah, we both know that you enjoy watching me try to bend On a whim, and at your will, just so that you can try and circumvent the fact that I too, I really am just like you; someone trying to live Chorus: I spend all, all of my time doing your job Which is okay, but not every day I’ve been played, everything I tried to change, but you like me this way Chorus: I spend all, all of my time doing your job Which is okay, but not every day I’ve been played, everything I tried to change, but you like me this way Chorus: I spend all, all of my time doing your job Which is okay, but not every day I’ve been played, everything I tried to change, but you like me this way Chorus: I spend all, all of my time doing your job Which is okay, but not every day I’ve been played, everything I tried to change, but you like me this way

Verse 1: All of the money in the world The best business partners a guy could ask for One of the most gorgeous families known to man A rock-star life with millions of adoring fans Hook: None of that was enough for you in the end Chorus: So even if you were still here this song would have still fallen on deaf ears And all my chords of grieving tears Well, they’d have still streamed down, but only in front of my mirror Verse 2: You were like a superhero to me, and to your fans, and your kids, your friends, and all your family Because throughout your songs we felt a sense of familiarity It’s so hard to look ahead, when leaving you in the past is what that actually means Hook 2: To say I’m taking it hard would be an understatement Chorus: So even if you were still here this song would have still fallen on deaf ears And all my chords of grieving tears Well, they’d have still streamed down, but only in front of my mirror Bridge: I can’t imagine what this has done to your band-mates. And man, after your fucked up childhood you’d think a guy would try not to make such a damaging mistake. Yo, what about your kids man, who’s gonna keep them safe? And when I think about all the things that you had, and gave up, it’s discouraging man, because here in this life that’s exactly what we all strive for. It’s that same sort of love the world fights for. Chorus: So even if you were still here this song would have still fallen on deaf ears And all my chords of grieving tears Well, they’d have still streamed down, but only in front of my mirror Chorus: So even if you were still here this song would have still fallen on deaf ears And all my chords of grieving tears Well, they’d have still streamed down, but only in front of my mirror Chorus: So even if you were still here this song would have still fallen on deaf ears And all my chords of grieving tears. . .

Intro: Selfishness and apathy, really? Verse 1: Selfish, like wanting to bring someone new into a tune just in case something bigger happens to come along Chorus: What’s this about all of the energy it takes to work with somebody on all the pain, and all the mistakes? And what about all of the energy that we all know you save every time that you don’t have to pick up the phone to say “hey” to me? Verse 2: Apathy, like backing somebody 107 percent to help maybe make some of their dreams start to happen Chorus: What’s this about all of the energy it takes to work with somebody on all the pain, and all the mistakes? And what about all of the energy that we all know you save every time that you don’t have to pick up the phone to say “hey” to me? Bridge: I guess some people don’t believe in the patience of the wait; sitting by a phone that they know will never ring. Never gonna ring. Chorus: What’s this about all of the energy it takes to work with somebody on all the pain, and all the mistakes? And what about all of the energy that we all know you save every time that you don’t have to pick up the phone to say “hey” to me?

Verse 1: I really wish that I could do more than just take a look back into my past I swear sometimes it feels almost tangible Don’t you wish that you could do more than just have a look back into the past? Like physically reach out and grab him by the hand? Hook: ‘Cause you’re so alive, right there But it doesn’t change the fact that you’re really not, yes, I’m aware Chorus: You lied when you said you’d never let go ‘Cause once you go you can’t come back from this you know I guess that means that your purpose, it was served in full Just like I guess that I was meant to spend the rest of my life alone Verse 2: I really wish that I could have helped you But I didn’t notice what you were going through I still feel like this is just a really terrible dream Please God just let me, wake up in the morning Or give me one more chance to hear him singing I swear I’ll be anything that you want me to be Hook: ‘Cause you’re so alive, right there But it doesn’t change the fact that you’re really not, yes, I’m aware Chorus: You lied when you said you’d never let go ‘Cause once you go you can’t come back from this you know I guess that means that your purpose must have been served in full Just like I guess that means that I was meant to spend the rest of my life alone Bridge: Your job wasn’t finished, at least not from where I’m sitting but maybe in your own sense of the word I guess I can see how you could have concluded that it was some sort of destiny or maybe you just didn’t know all the ways that you were helping Chorus: You lied when you said you’d never let go ‘Cause once you go you can’t come back from this you know I guess that means that your purpose must have been served in full Just like I guess that means that I was meant to spend the rest of my life alone

Verse 1: You can’t call people these types of names No one wants to continue to play this game Find a KKK member, put on a play But not one classy person laughs at a person’s race And there’s not a thing that you could ever say that would ever change my mind on this sort of thing Come on Hitler, this ain’t 1938 And you ain’t Adolf Hitler and we ain’t KKK Hook: So you go on with your hatred, and be your own invalida. . . tion, ‘cause the people stand against you, and they gonna put you right in your place Chorus: Got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Bro got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Bro got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Bro got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Verse 2: You can’t fight marriage equality No one even liked Kim Davis anyway You should pack a bag and we’ll get you on a plane ‘Cause no one in this country still accepts bigotry not one classy person makes fun of being gay And if they do they get fucked up thoroughly Come on hater, this ain’t 1968 The people busy loving, while you’re out spreading hate Hook: So you go on with your hatred, and be your own invalida. . . tion, ‘cause the people stand against you, and they gonna put you right in your place Chorus: Got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Bro got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Bro got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Bro got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Bridge: So if you find you’re backwards, pop your daddy in the face And tell him he don’t matter, the way he raised you was a disgrace And that you’re the only one that he hurt, by raising you that way But you still have time to prove your worth, but your pops is one of god’s mistakes Chorus: Got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Bro got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Bro got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter Bro got no time for the backwards So you can take all your bad words Yo shove ‘em up ‘til your ass hurts Ho your opinion doesn’t matter