Rite Of Spring

Album: I-Empire (2007)
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  • This song is about Tom Delonge's childhood, and how his dad left his family. But he wouldn't change anything because it's made him who he is today. >>>
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    chris - toronto, Canada

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  • Chris from Spokane, WaThis my favorite song on I-Empire.
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