To whom it may concern (whoever that may be)
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For I can think of no-one who has shown concern for me.
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My last will and testament I now bequeath
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To all those I trusted (to those who deceived me)
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Though by hope deserted of this I am sure
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That where I am going you'll hurt me no more.
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While your plotting my downfall I'm planning my wake
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Still you're trying to see how much more I can take
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In this game that we're playing I know I can't win
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And my dreams have all ended before they begin.
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One for the wish that would never come true
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Two for the kisses betraying a fool
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Three for the life that was my bed of nails
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For there's only one answer when all else fails.
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I fear I have been here too long for my own good
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Outstaying my welcome when all the time I should
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Have heeded my heart when it said take your bow
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But I'm sadder and wiser and listening now.
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In this life that you're leading you're fooling yourself
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If you think you are better than anyone else
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So shed not your tears for me now pretty child
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For when I was crying - remember, you smiled.
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The knife that I'm holding was never as sharp
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As the words from your cruel lips that punctured my heart
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Tell me where was your friendship in my hour of need
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When you stood and you laughed while watching me bleed?
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One for the wish that would never come true
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Two for the kisses betraying a fool
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Three for the life that was my bed of nails
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For there's only one answer when all else fails.
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Don't talk to me of loneliness - don't speak to me of tears
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For I have had enough of both to last a thousand years
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"If music be the food of love" then let a famine rage
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To starve my childish innocence before it comes of age.
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One for the wish that would never come true
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Two for the kisses betraying a fool
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Three for the life that was my bed of nails
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For there's only one answer when all else fails.
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I beg you forgive me - I apologise
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For wasting your time with such lengthy goodbyes
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But as I depart - unto destiny kneel
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I pray that one day you will know how I feel.
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Goodbye.
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When All Else Fails
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| Skyclad |
