You're my methadone. My nutra sweet. My false sense of satisfaction. . You're my gucci bag. Bought on the street. My own cheap imitation. . And I know that I'm just using you.
It feels like my thoughts could run into your mind. And say the things that I can't say. And all of this time I'm thinking to myself. The only thing I see is you, my life runs through.
The gates are open but you won't leave. Break the silence you choose to keep. Without knowing, without fear. Of where you're going now you are here. .
I feel inadequate. That extra mystery puzzle piece that doesn't fit. That birthday candle that doesn't stay lit. I feel like shit. . How can I reinvent myself.
He tip toes. Down the stairs. Carefully, don't wake the baby. . His wife is fast asleep. She doesn't see. The double life he's leading. . The face he wears at night.
I'm hiding .... I'm hiding .... . I'm hiding who I really am. I want to tell the truth, but I just can't. We built our bond on honesty. But still I've hidden.
[Devlin Verse 1]. A lifetime of dreaming, visualising paradise. I woke and rolled over and told my girl we're leaving. It's time to sacrifice a lot. cause you ain't happy with your job.
I don't need your false affection. I don't need your serpent smiles. Drawing me into your garden. The devil hides behind angel eyes. . I'll erase you from my memory.
I guess that you could say. That things worked out okay for now. The promises you made. Could disappear without a trace. . 'Cause I'm reckless. 'Cause I'm reckless, yeah.
Sometimes I sit and reflect on. Things my daddy said. Things I should never forget. Never get out of my head. . I'm a fuck. And I suck. I'm useless, worthless, I never shut up.
I'll see you. I made this world for you. I made this world for you. . I look down on this race I created. And all I see is violence and hatred. I shake my head as I whizz by in my space ship.
I feel like I've been lost somewhere. And I find out why I'm here again. And time stretches across my mind. Spins all the way around. . And now I find myself alone.
I'll still get the bars in, Devlin, I'm marchin'. Like a soldier serving in Iraq is. Now watch me eliminate targets. You should have known to anticipate carnage.
Let your hair down in London City. Everybody just keep moving with me. Let your hair down in London City. Everybody just keep moving with me. . Bud, sweat and beers.
(I will be gone before you wake. I will be gone before oh yes. I will be gone before you wake. I will be gone). . Listen, yeah carry on whinging and whining.
Lay your hands upon me. Lay my head down low. Take this sickness from me. From my world below. . Use your eyes as weapons. Deep in the nighttime sky. Choose your words so slowly.
They said the world was a different place. Through the eyes of another face. They said the change would. Be slow in coming 'round. . They said the sky would be burning bright.
I see you're angry with the things you did. And I know you will be lost until. You find a reason that can make you see my wish. . And now I'm watching as you swing your dress.
Through the rise and fall, through the urban sprawl. You can have my sight, then we can see it all. In your neon dreams you will know what it means. Outside of heaven's wall.
How different is my life to another man's. I'm just trying to earn a living in this cold, cold place. And then escape to the summer sands. Until my time has expired I'll be trying.