Perfectly Clear

Album: Perfectly Clear (2008)
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  • The doorway frames you
    A picture perfect silhouette,
    Blue sky of regret
    Enough to hang you
    Your legs seem to tremble
    At least I imagine that they do
    Then again, it's probably easy for you

    [Chorus]
    But please, don't open your mouth, my dear
    I can read all the signs
    I can take it from here
    There's no need to explain,
    It's perfectly clear

    Yellow wallpaper peels makes
    A strange halo around your head
    It's funny how I notice
    These stupid things instead
    You say something awkward
    But I wish that you wouldn't
    A whole life of You wish you coulds
    But just couldn't

    [Chorus]

    So I try not to think to much
    It only just makes me mad,
    Spent half my life loving you
    Think of all the love that I could've had

    Five years worth of kisses
    Are packed in your bags
    This tiny moment fits
    All the big things we ever had
    And I can't quite pinpoint
    When it left or what for
    Love always steps lightly
    Away from the door

    Please, don't open your mouth, my dear
    I can read all the signs,
    I can take it from here
    There's no need to explain,
    No, there's no need to explain,
    It's perfectly clear Writer/s: JEWEL KILCHER
    Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 1

  • Theresa from Murfreesboro, TnThis song is heartbreaking and she sings it with passion.
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