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Artist: The American Life
Canonical path: /the-american-life/words-can-only-hurt-me
Related lyric paths: 6
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Words Can Only Hurt Me
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Words Can Only Hurt Me
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With every breath that you release
I see the water getting deep
As your lungs both gasp for air
This is the last kiss that we'll share
As you take one look around
You realize it's over now
And you don't know what to say
As you watch me walk away
Believe me
When I say I'm over you
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
Search the bottom of your heart
Into the attic of your mind
See what you have done to me
You're just a waste of all my time
Believe me
When I say I'm over you
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
Believe me
There's nothing else I'd rather do
Then walk away
Just walk away
The words in your mouth are like bullets
Your tongue is the gun
You think I'm gonna give in
But I'm giving you up
You can't love someone
If you don't love yourself
Believe me
When I say I'm over you
I'm moving on
Believe me
There's nothing else I'd rather do
Then walk away
Just walk away
You think I'm gonna give in
But I'm giving you up
You think I'm gonna give in
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