The Starting Line
"Almost There, Going Nowhere"


It's time to say a word.
Say it like you mean it,
she said with a tongue of hurt.
As my eyes pulled back,
hoping for the end.
One too many condescending battles for a friend.
Say another word
and I'll sit on the floor,
So keep talking down to me,
your not only losing me,
your losing what you swore.

I tried to stay awake so I could tell you when I go, when I go.
I tried to stay awake so I could tell you over the phone
So I could tell the truth, tell the truth.

Something is still getting in the way between you and I,
our summer hollow day.
Just wait one minute more,
cause my heart is half way torn
and your already gone, your already gone.

I tried to stay awake so I could tell you when I go, when I go
I tried to stay awake so I could tell you over the phone
So I could tell the truth, tell the truth.

Say another word.
Face first on the floor,
Keep talking down to me
losing what was almost meant to be.

I tried to stay awake so I could tell you when I go, when I go.
I tried to stay awake so I could tell you over the phone, so I could tell the