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Everyone You Love Will Let You Down

by Bradley Ryan

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Depression for Dummies and Pessimism for Prodigies 01:31
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Intro: I bet you hear this all the time but You’re so good at wasting mine V1: ‘I swear I’m not as bitter as I look,’ Said the kid with his nose in a self-help book Don’t get the wrong impression I’m just trying to swallow regret And combat this depression I’ll never let it get the best of me Now if only I could simply forget it all But nothing is that easy Chorus: Talking to you is like walking on landmines I never know when you’ll explode What you mean is never what you say What you say is never what you mean It’s a shame you’re so hard to decode V2: I’m sorry if I come across as angry Sometimes I get a bit of a temper And I vent my frustrations on the wall My knuckles are bloody and covered in bruises What is the point of it all? You waste your breath On words you never meant So when you apologize to me What makes you think I’ll take you seriously? [Chorus]x2
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Two Out of Three Ain't Bad 01:48
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V1: I’ve been alive since ’93, And I’ve seen a hell of a lot of things Some of which I don’t understand But that doesn’t mean that I can’t try To wrap my head around them The question I have most of the time is “why?” Why do people make the choices they do? You look so confused I’d recommend getting a clue Cause everyone in this town Can see my resentment Well, everyone but you Chorus 1: And you’re just another person I can’t trust So, I’ll sit back and watch the bridge we built Cover itself with rust V2: I’ve come to the realization That almost no one is worth a second of my time But I keep it all a secret With a dash of discretion It's not that I never speak the truth, I just love my sense of subtlety We speak as though we’re friends While exchanging pleasantries But we both know how this ends: A bitter goodbye as my hand grips a pen Chorus 2: And you’re just another person I can’t trust So, I’ll sit back and relax as I watch our friendship Slowly turn to dust Bridge: You reinvent what it means to be fake Your heart wasn’t made of plastic But your intentions are so clear You can only put me through so much Before my patience begins to break Chorus 1 & 2: And you’re just another person I can’t trust So, I’ll sit back and watch the bridge we built Cover itself with rust And you’re just another person I can’t trust So, I’ll sit back and relax as I watch our friendship Slowly turn to dust Outro: I’ve turned to self-help books to ease my stress Instead they drive me insane Because I can’t force an apology And even if I did, it wouldn’t be sincere But I suppose two out of three ain’t bad Two out of three ain’t bad
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I Dated a Traffic Light Once But All I Got Were Mixed Signals 01:40
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V1: Sarcasm is a second language to me But I also speak in metaphors and similes; I feel like a sailor who’s drowning in a sea Of lost causes and his worst memories Everything I wish to forget Always become the only things I remember I hate the winter because I feel so bitter Not from the cold, but from every regret That I’ve made since last December Chorus: This is a love song In the strangest way I’m trying my hardest To pretend I don’t miss you But I still want to stay V2: I can’t stop feeling sorry for myself Maybe I’m meant to be alone I’m well acquainted with pity and rejection You could say we’re all best friends Standing on the same stepping stone But we’re not all going in the same direction Just because we haven’t spoken recently Doesn’t mean we won’t meet again [Chorus] V3: If I said I missed you, I’d be lying through my teeth I’m sorry, but not really ‘Cause I say every word I mean A part of me still misses you But I’ll never say it to your face No, I’ll never tell Why am I honest with everyone else But can’t stop lying to myself? Bridge: I’m screaming at the top of my lungs Where do we go from here? If I were a painter, I’d be drawing a blank Our relationship is sinking You have two options, my dear; Go down with the ship or walk the plank Outro: I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again Where do we go from here? Should I pick up the pieces and go? I can no longer play pretend And ignore the things that we both know
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If I Wanted Your Two Cents, I'd Ask for a Donation 01:40
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Chorus: My bed is just a shallow grave Shovel dirt on my sheets Bury me alive with memories and dying dreams So maybe I can finally sleep V1: I have a problem handling rejection Yeah, I’m second best Compared to every other boy Well, thinking with your head Never compares to thinking with your chest Maybe I’m just different Standing taller than all the rest Pre: Don’t give me advice If you don’t understand the situation If I wanted your two cents, I’d ask for a donation [Chorus] V2: Since I make decisions With just my heart alone It has since become my best friend Wear it like a badge on my sleeve Showing the battles I’ve fought Some of them you would not believe I could say I came out unscarred But I’m sorry, I just can’t pretend Bridge: Last year’s promises are this year’s apologies Last year’s friendships are this year’s memories Last year’s poems are this year’s analogies Last year’s lovers are this year’s enemies Last year’s smiles are this year’s atrocities Last year’s truths are this year’s blasphemies [Chorus] x2
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Burning Bridges With a Flamethrower 01:18
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V1: We have a history together But all good things must come to an end I can’t keep doing this, my dear This winter’s been cold but your heart is colder And I’ll never forget when we first met It’s been more than a year We’ve been through so much together It’s hard to say goodbye But you keep hurting me It’s time to let our love die Chorus: It’s about time I burn my bridges with you So you can’t cross them anymore I’ll light the fire and run like hell Like I’ve never ran before Bridge: You’re just someone from my past When I look at your face I can’t bring myself to remember a name The past is the one place I can never go It’ll break my heart to recall the memories That we had when we were in love But sometimes loving someone Is never enough [Chorus] x2 Outro: You once meant everything to me Now you’re just a burning memory It’s about time I burn my bridges with you So you can’t cross them anymore
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Sleepless Summer 01:25
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V1: During the last few years, I’ve grown so jaded of everything I don’t feel the same about anything I wish I knew what to do Is something wrong with me? Maybe I just need to take some pills Or a drastic change in scenery Chorus: I’ve been sleepless this summer I can’t stop thinking about who I am Compared to who I’ve been V2: I’ve spent so much time Trying to find some peace of mind I’m so close to giving up It’s just so hard to think clearly When everyone won’t stop shouting And repeating your name Am I selfish for wanting a change While everything stays the same? [Chorus] Bridge: I know I’ve become so jaded And I’m on a pedestal It’s my favorite place to stand Because I love the view But I’d love it even more If I was holding your hand And watching the world with you [Chorus] x2 Outro: I’ve been sleeping this summer I can’t seem to fall asleep I catch myself thinking about Who I am and every promise I could never keep My past keeps haunting me I wish I could let go completely
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I'll Catch You On the Flip Side, Jim 01:37
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V1: I’m such a sucker for conversation; The kind of boy who is all ears I have a knack for taking inspiration From the most unorthodox of places With that being said, I have a question: Am I the only person who doesn’t strive For approval from his peers? Chorus: Between the smiles and regrets I want to be the boy you don’t forget And I know I’m real clever So if I play my cards right, Your lips will taste of me forever V2: I wear my heart on my sleeve And a bruise on each eye I must get into a lot of accidents, Or I’m just not the most likeable guy You wouldn’t really believe The things people have told me Out of everything I’ve heard, “I love you” is my favorite lie [Chorus] Bridge: We’re not in a car But you’re driving me insane If you keep this up, You just might drive me away [Chorus] x2 Outro: I’ve read about an afterlife But I’ve never been Hasn’t anyone told ever you The best revenge is done With a smile while holding a pen?
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All Scars Tell Stories But Mine Was Made Into a Movie 01:51
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V1: I‘m the kind of boy Who has years of experience with heartbreak And if you were me, you’d understand I’ve come to be acquainted With regret so well, I know it better Than the back of my own hand I also have a knack For feeling disappointment Aren’t you impressed? You know, not every scar is physical; Mine just so happen To run through my chest Chorus: If every scar has a story, Can mine be made into a movie? I’d love to see my heartbreaks Brought to life on the big screen Every failure and disaster No one but me has ever seen V2: Pictures are worth a thousand words, But they never show the truth I’m sure honesty is concept You’ve never heard Or bothered to learn Are your lips concealed weapons ‘Cause they’re loaded with excuses And if I wasn’t mistaken I’d say I kissed the barrel of a gun I’ve never had a reason to hate you But keep it up And you’ll give me one [Chorus] Bridge: If I’m such a catch Why do I keep getting thrown Back into the sea Of liars and lovers There’s gotta be a fish out there Just as lonely as me [Chorus] x2 Outro: The writers say Everyone is their worst critic But I keep giving myself Such negative reviews Maybe if I’m lucky My story will end up On the six o’clock news
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If You Wanted a Song About You, Today's Your Lucky Day 02:24
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Chorus: If you wanted a song about you Today is your lucky day I’m holding my tongue But this is all I’ll say: You’re so lucky I’m a gentleman This could’ve been much worse Now here is your chorus, Just stay tuned for the verse V1: Excuse me, my dear May I be honest for a second? Well, I’ve got a treat for you In replace of my trademark sarcasm And discreet subtlety It’s time I tell the truth Or at least be tongue-in-cheek I’m a sucker for one-liners But if you’re going to use them on me Make them sincere With just a dash of unique Because no one likes a liar Who gets caught red-handed. So to speak [Chorus] V2: My patience is on a diet, It’s been wearing rather thin Cutting back on calories In the form of clever phrases You may not comprehend Due to your lack of common sense And that reputation You ironically work so hard to defend You keep repeating “I never meant to hurt you” But honey, your excuses get old Which begs me to ask The open-ended question: How could I believe every lie you told? [Chorus] Bridge: If you love me, Do me a favor, and show it Quit telling me what I want to hear You’re not a poet If you’re going to drive me away, At least let me steer [Chorus] x2 Outro: Your exit was expected It was only a matter of time Your eyes were glued to the clock With one foot in the door Ready for departure What bothers me the most Is you’ve done all this before
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It's Hard Being the Only Pessimist In an Optimistic's Club 02:03
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Chorus: I miss the friends I used to have While growing up in this town As I’ve gotten older I’ve learned a valuable lesson: Everyone you love will let you down V1: My friends say I'm so condescending I just think it’s funny how they believe They know me better than I know myself Go ahead, and tell me who I am I’d really like to hear Don’t bother with getting to know me If you’re planning to disappear It’ll be nothing more than a safe bet When you walk away scot-free I’d much rather forget your face Than dwell on the memory Of what you and I could never be [Chorus] V2: Over the past few years, I’ve developed a terrible habit Of giving people second chances When they’re not even worth A second of my time Or a single glance of mine I should be a little less forgiving But forgive me for being such a nice guy I apologize for letting my guard down And aiming my hopes just a little too high [Chorus] Bridge: I’ve been buried alive By constant reminders and memories My brain is overloading They’re weighing me down Maybe if I stop caring about them, My friends will come around [Chorus] x2 Outro: Oh, I can’t do this by myself Life isn’t meant to be spent on your own Why can’t I be so lucky To I have a hand that I can hold As I cross the unknown?
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Needless to Say 01:42
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V1: Rainy days are best for thinking And putting life into perspective Every raindrop is a memory Making me feel so retrospective Have you ever looked out of a window While in a moving car? The scenery passes you so fast You don’t know where to start It would take you years to go back And it would take you so far We never appreciate the things That shaped us into who we are Chorus: Needless to say, I miss the old days When we stopped to smell the roses Instead of going our separate ways V2: I really should slow down And catch my breath These sleepless nights and anxieties Will be the death of me Every time I look at a clock I’m reminded that time is my enemy I want to live forever But time won’t allow it I could experience all there is to offer In the world and so much more If only I could never die The loneliness would be worth it Because I’m used to moving on It comes so natural now [Chorus] Bridge: Am I the only one who believes Time has moved so fast? Yesterday I was just a stupid kid Today I’m the boy Yearning to relive his past Am I the only who believes Time has moved so fast? Yesterday I was a stupid kid Today I’m the boy Yearning to relive his past Outro: Rainy days are best for thinking And putting life into perspective So many thoughts swirl above my head If only I could put the pieces together Life would be easy in the end
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Out With the Old, In With the New 01:42
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V1: I’ve developed a habit For letting myself down again and again Even though I’ve gone down the same roads A million times before I still don’t know just where I’ve been Please help me out; I won’t make a sound I just need to find my way out Pre: Don’t remember names you’ll only forget Don’t make decisions you’ll come to regret Chorus: Out with the old, in with the new I don’t know where I’m going And I don’t know what I’ll do It doesn’t matter As long as I’m with you V2: You’re making more excuses Than your mouth can keep up with Can’t you comprehend the decisions that you make? My emotional scars run extremely deep Thanks to every chance I’ve chosen to take As I’ve learned in this life Don’t make promises you can’t keep Don’t steal hearts that you’ll just break Pre: Don’t remember names you’ll only forget Don’t make decisions you’ll come to regret [Chorus] Bridge: If you’re gonna talk to me You’d better say what you mean And mean what you say Because I don’t appreciate How you mess with my head a little more With every game you play [Chorus] Outro: Out with the old, in with the new Remember when you said I could do much better? This is the part where I get rid of you

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This is a collection of old lyrics made new again. I hope you enjoy a look into my past as a writer and a person.

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released June 5, 2015

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