Tidal Wave

Album: Ocean Eyes (2009)
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  • I wish I could cross my arms and cross your mind
    'Cause I believe you'd unfold your paper heart and wear it on your sleeve
    All my life I wish I broke mirrors instead of promises
    'Cause all I see is a shattered conscience staring right back at me
    I wish I had covered all my tracks completely
    'Cause I'm so afraid, is that the light at the far end of the tunnel or just the train
    Lift your arms, only heaven knows where the danger grows
    And it's safe to say there's a bright light up ahead and help is on the way

    I forget the last time I felt brave, I just recall insecurity
    'Cause it came down like a tidal wave and sorrow swept over me

    Depression please cut to the chase and cut a long story short
    Oh please be done, how much longer can this drama afford to run
    Fate looks sharp, severs all my ties and breaks whatever doesn't bend
    But sadly then, all my heavy hopes just pull me back down again

    I forget the last time I felt brave, I just recall insecurity
    'Cause it came down like a tidal wave and sorrow swept over me
    Then I was given grace and love
    I was blind but now I can see
    'Cause I've found a new hope from above
    And courage swept over me

    It hurts just to wake up whenever you're wearing thin
    Alone on the outside
    So tired of looking in
    The end is uncertain
    And I've never been so afraid
    But I don't need a telescope to see that there's hope
    And that makes me feel brave Writer/s: ADAM YOUNG, MATTHEW THIESSEN
    Publisher: Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC., Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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  • Amir from Franklin Tn , Tnawesome song!
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