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