Bad News
by Owen

Album: At Home With Owen (2006)
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  • Whatever it is you think you are
    You aren't:
    A good friend, unique, well-read
    Good-looking, or smart
    Well now you know

    well I hate to be the one to bear such bad news
    I know it hurts to hear
    But it's true
    You don't mean anything
    To anyone but me
    And even I think
    That you're blinded by conceit
    So now you know

    free beer
    And basement shows
    Don't mean you've made it
    It's what you do
    Not who you were, what you wear, where you've been
    So do something

    whoever you think is watching you dance
    From across the room
    They aren't
    If anything, they feel sorry for you
    'cause you try so hard

    I know it hurts to hear
    But it's the truth
    So you might as well hear it
    From a friend
    You're a has-been
    That never was
    I know it's mean to say
    But it's something I've been meaning to say to you
    For a while
    You're a has-been
    That never was
    Or will be Writer/s: MICHAEL THOMAS KINSELLA
    Publisher: Word Collections Publishing
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 2

  • Forrest from DenverI agree with Holden. I think it's about his brother Tim.
  • Holden from Oshawa, Onthis song isn't about a girl, its about his brother.
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