(Alexander)
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You have reached
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A number and a name
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But I am gone
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And won't be back again
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If you wish
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To leave a word or two
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Here it is
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You know what to do
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Speak your mind, save yourself some time
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That's what machines are for
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But I'm not here anymore, I'm not here anymore
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Had a friend
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Who had a lady fair
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Took his own life
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Just to prove he cared
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Now her and her new man
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Yes, they're doing fine
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On everything
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He generously left behind
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The note he left said, "Save your breath"
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"Don't ask me what for"
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I'm just not here anymore
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Once upon a time
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As the story's always told
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The people bowed and prayed
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Around a calf of gold
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Now the weeds are taking over
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Where the garden used to grow
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Some things a man can conquer
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Some things he must let go, some things he must let go
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I have ruled
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Over a cup and spoon
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And I conclude
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That the kingdom's doomed
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And I have schemed
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I have waited and prayed
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Had my dreams
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Attractively displayed
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So if it's your time, speak your mind
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That's what regimes are for
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But I'm not here anymore
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Once upon a time
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As the story's often told
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The people bowed and prayed
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Around a calf of gold
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Now the leaves are taking over
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Where the flowers used to grow
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I'm not here anymore
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I'm Not Here Anymore
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The Badlees |