wash away this desert town

do you remember when we were younger?

We used to think we were untouchable

but as we grew we learned to be smarter

and now we know there's no such thing as

untouchable

untouchable

we're not so 

untouchable

anymore

do you remember when you were younger?

you thought the earth spun way too fast

you said "why can't we slow down for just this summer?"

and now it's spinning way to slow for you so

slow

the earth is moving way too slow 

for you

slow

space just isn't growing fast enough

for you

we're just too

slow

i see the clouds

drowning out the light from the sun

and the only thing I think is

come and wash away this desert town

and it's getting darker

and the rain is falling down

and I can't help but say

please wash away this desert town

i remember all the things we used to say

from your rooftop in the summer

and all the games we used to play

before we jumped into the sky

remember all the ways you used to look into my eyes?

and all the ways you used to say the things that became lies?

so I know it's not in the way you looked at me

so I know it's not in the way you looked in me

it's all in the way you said

it's all in the way you said it

it's all in the way you said...

i see the clouds

drowning out the light from the sun

and the only thing I think is

come and wash away this desert town

and it's getting darker

and the rain is falling down

and I can't help but say

please wash away this desert town

so here's the rain

it can't wash your insides clean

but here's the rain

it'll douse your cigarette's flame

here's the wind

it'll blow your hair just the same

as the way he does when you're with him

maybe this will make you 

remember what you said

i can only hope, i guess

remember what you said?

So I hope

the alcohol leaves sores upon your porcelain lips

and it cuts across your teeth like the blade across my skin

maybe for once you'll remember, remember me

do you remember when we were younger?

we used to think we were untouchable

but as we grew, I learned you're a liar

and now I know there's no such thing as

untouchable

trite phrases, fresh faces

My sheets still smell like you

A vague reminder of a night spent

Wrapped around each other

With something in our eyes, I couldn’t tell you what it was

Though I’d like to think I knew

Is this the way out?

Well the next time I need to tell you something

I’ll make sure I know exactly what to say

Because I know everything (But you know more)

And I know what makes you tick (But you know so much more)

And I know the way your eyes look (But you know more)

When you’re crying on the inside (And you’re around no more)

My bed still has your impressions

And I have them too

The ones you left between my sheets

And the ones you left here in my head

A vague reminder of our last time spent together

When you had something in your eyes

And I knew exactly what it was

Is this the way out?

You had a way out

Well the next time I need to tell you something

I’ll remember to pick my words and keep my distance

(I’ll let you pick the distance and I’ll keep your words)

Because you know everything

(it takes more)

And I don’t know anything

(it takes so much more)

But I know the way your eyes look

(We used to be so much more)

When you’re smiling on the inside

“I don’t have a reason for this”

“Do you want a reason for this?”

“I don’t think I can find a reason for it”

This is the way my sheets smell after you

Your arms around my neck

(My remeron replacement)

“I don’t have a reason for this”

Your lips against my skin

(My vicodin addiction)

“Do you want a reason for this?”

Your eyes attached to mine

(My Percocet prescription)

“I don’t think I have a reason for it”

“Let’s stop living in the past”

Well the next time I tell you something

I’ll remember to do it with your speed and keep it concise

And I’ll do my best to make sure I’m not spilling contrite across your bed sheets

With our meaningless lipsyncs

Is this the way out?

Is this…

Is this the way out?

We're both capable of the most terrible things

I believe every word you say

I'm not going with you to our yesterday

every single word you say

only takes us back to where we were then

but at least now I can say

Now I know

Now I see

Now I know

Now I see

Remember when you promised me you'd stay?

It's the one that started it all

I remember when you promised you'd stay

it's like a promise to take you away

i still hold on to the words you gave me

i think they're gonna be the last

i'll keep them close, just so you know

like they're gonna be the last

Now I know

Now I see

Now I know

Now I see

Now I know

Now I see

I woke up from a dream

I woke up from a nightmare

why are you not here? 

I woke up from a dream

you said it's not a dream

I woke up from a nightmare

you said it's not a nightmare

but you're still not here

stay with me tonight

and I'll still believe today

i was the one

if you stay with me tonight

you know I'll believe today

I was the one you wanted to stay

Don't wanna breathe

but I've got all these songs to sing

Don't wanna believe

but I've got all these words to say

stay with me til we need to leave

I've got all these things to lay

til the morning's fray fades away

Now I know

There's no way

Now I see

There's no way

Now I know

There's no way

Now I see

Now I know

Now I see

Now I know

Now I see

Dismantled, Broken, Golden

i had that dream again

the one where everything was amazing

and it all worked like it should

then I woke up again

and everything was a terrible mess

and it all fell apart if it could

if I could 

I'd hang up these vocal chords for good

and let the calluses on my fingers heal 

all the damage they've withstood

Here's another song to throw away

wash it down the drain

you're too busy to listen

with all your new friends

and all the better sounds they make

Will you even know it's for you?

If I didn't ever tell 

I'd like to think you'd somehow know

but I'm guessing the buzzing is much too strong for good

Did you even want another string of words

held together by this old guitar?

You don't have the time to answer these marks

so I'm doubting you'll even care

if I could 

I'd hang up these vocal chords for good

and let the calluses in my fingers heal 

all the damage they've withstood

If I could

I'd take you for you for good

and let the calluses on our hearts heal

all the damages they've withstood

but you won't let me

no you won't let me

no you won't let me, let me in

you won't let me

you won't let me

you won't let me let me in

If I could

I'd hang up these vocal chords for good

and let the calluses on my fingers heal

all the damage they've withstood

If I could

I'd take you for you for good

and let the calluses on our hearts heal

all the damages they've withstood

But I can't

until I sing the words so good

that it forever heals all the damage

you've gone through

I can't 

because you won't let me love you

until I get the lines down good

and until then, I know

Oh, I know,

that you won't let me in

RE: broken hearts, and how to fall apart

I'm asking the pharmacist for a little bit of everything

you gave me this condition, stricken, 

but there's no prescription for a broken heart

The alcohol burns but it seems like it works

when flirts turn to words and all my words are spurned

he said "I'm sorry son, but we don't have what you need.

The girl who did this to you is the only one you need to see."

So I told him, "Doctor, doctor, you don't understand, see,

she's not done with me just yet, and I'm scared to be around."

so did I learn anything from this night of written dreams?

No, I can't say that I have.

did you gain anything from turning down my screams?

no, I doubt you did

So I don't think I'll ever come back down

it hurts a lot, but it hurts worse to see you

so I don't think I'll ever come back down

because your words burn worse than you know

he said "I'm sorry son, but we don't have what you need.

The girl who did this to you is the only one you need to see."

So I told him, "Doctor, doctor, you don't understand, see,

she's not done with me just yet, and I'm scared to be around."

my eyes simply cannot take the beating

they get from knowing you're not looking for me

and my brain is wracked with concern

that you're not concerned about me

So I'm asking the pharmacist for a little bit of everything

something, anything, to numb the pain

there's no prescription for a broken heart, it seems

but the things I'm taking now seem to dull the sense and the dreams

he said "I'm sorry son, but we don't have what you need.

The girl who did this to you is the only one you need to see."

So I told him, "Doctor, doctor, you don't understand, see,

she's not done with me just yet, and I'm scared to be around."

Last night, the desert froze

they always play a slow song

when my breath is hanging in the air

outside your house, it's cold as hell

and they always play a slow song

I'm saying goodbye in the tires on the street

and I'm saying hello to all the people I'll never meet

I'm ready to leave you and all you are behind

but every time I try...

they always play a slow song

when my breath is hanging in the air

outside your house, it's cold as hell

and they always play a slow song

It's not in the way you told me

it's all in the way your eyes shone

it's not in the way you said it

it's all in the way you looked at me

This is my last cigarette

for another ten minutes or so

I'm wondering what you're thinking

and wishing you were here to hold

and as I'm leaving, I'm giving up again

It's just not worth all the time and the pain

I tell myself, hoping this time that it's true

but just as I'm leaving,

they always play a slow song

when my breath is hanging in the air

outside your house, it's cold as hell

and they always play a slow song

Cheesy McCheeserton (?)

when I told you

that I was a sucker for romance 

I would like you to know I meant it

but I don't think you got it

and I guess that's my penance

and my penchant for the advance

you're just a mess, you said

and I guess you meant it.

you've got this problem with nice guys

and loving the bad ones

and getting hurt in the process

but I'm telling you babe,  you're never second best

she said, "I'll give you a kiss and sing you a song,

anything you wish as long as you'll say nothing's wrong."

So I got my kiss but so far no song

and I can't honestly tell you that nothing's wrong

you're the sweetest of sweet

and an angel with hidden wings

but you're not mine to see

you're not mine to see

so here's your letter

it's short and filled with wishes for better

it's short and you'll never read it, ever

so here's your letter

it's sweet but it's got a taste of bitter

I'll never send it, it's not at all clever

and it's lacking the depth I see in your eyes

she said, "I'll give you a kiss and sing you a song,

anything you wish as long as you'll say nothing's wrong."

So I got my kiss but so far no song

and I can't honestly tell you that nothing's wrong

car rides in cursive

these nights mean the most

when you're riding behind me

and avoiding all the smoke

we all know i've got problems

but you still hang around and i know

you'll be there when I fall down

so play that music like you do

play the one you know I like

we've got these shows to do

and only so much time

before we leave the stage 

so play that last song

you know the one

who would have thought

you'd have friends like this by your side?

when the times get hard

you'll figure out who's got the time

and who's just there to take up light

who would have thought

you'd get friends like this helping through the night?

when you get lonely

know i'll be there to help you pass the time

and you know we'll steal the spotlight

these car rides are written in cursive

across our sleeves, next to the hearts we wear

like badges that remind us of the 

times we shared

the emperor's walking down the street

see how they all bow at his feet?

he's calling to the stars to watch them fall out of line

and he's got them right where he needs

the only things in this world

that are worth holding on to

are the things we cherish most

from all the friends we hold so close

so hold on to them through the pain and all the noise

and I'll tell you once

they'll be there with you enjoying the night

and they'll be there when you've got the noose too tight

who would have thought

you'd have friends like this by your side?

when the times get hard

you'll figure out who's got the time

and who's just there to take up light

who would have thought

you'd get friends like this helping through the night?

when you get lonely

know i'll be there to help you pass the time

and you know we'll steal the spotlight