Lessons From The Third End Lyrics

1 - Breakdown

Go ahead now. For you it's nothing new. This kind of indecision is what I'd expect of you. Your fear of standing alone has got you paralyzed. As the rest of us move forward. You'll be left to your own demise. It's too late for promises, right now. I’ve heard it all before. It's time for a breakdown. Time for a breakdown. Cease and desist. sometimes can be a good thing. When you know what's at risk. It's the sound of your heart emptying. Now don't give up on a dream. Just because you've reached a crossroads. Cause when that light turns green. You've got to carry your own load. It's too late for promises, right now. I’ve heard it all before. It's time for a breakdown. Time for a breakdown. Time for a breakdown. I know just what to do. I haven't given up on me. I’ve given up on you. Now don't tell me I'll regret this day. I’ve been down this road before. And what I think is not for you to say. And what you think I will ignore. It's too late for promises, right now. I’ve heard it all before. It's time for a breakdown. Time for a breakdown.

2 - Princes

He promised you the world. For only one kiss. A romantic girl. And a self proclaimed prince. Trusting in fate. You place your lips upon his face. Most things never change. This is how the story goes. Yet the fairy tales remain. There are no princes hidden in lowly toads. I watched you from afar. You and that bug-eyed fool. He's got this down to an art. Some smooth lines and a theory to prove. I watch you get taken in. As you bend down to kiss him again. Most things never change. This is how the story goes. Yet the fairy tales remain. There are no princes hidden in lowly toads. What do I have to do. To make you see. That there could be a prince. Locked up somewhere inside of me. One kiss could change the world. And make a princess of a romantic girl. Most things never change. This is how the story goes. Yet the fairy tales remain. Because sometimes there're princes hidden in lowly toads. Yes, sometimes there're princes hidden in lowly toads.

3 - Life On Fact

The architect of my surroundings. Is leaving me no choice. I’ve tried to quit a thousand times. But, I’m drawn to a muted voice. To stay out late chasing stars. And starring into lights. Confessing to disinterested strangers. In the middle of the night. It must be some kind of illness. It seems so masochistic. To stay away for so long. And then fool myself that I don’t miss it. There’s got to be some kind of meaning. A hidden purpose. That I’m not meant to see. Somewhere just below the surface. So don’t tell me I should be praying. For some kind of miracle. I have more faith in myself than that. I’m not the kind that relies on. Some kind of divine intervention. I tend to base my life on fact. My candle flickers in anguish. As look for the third end. There never seem to be enough night. And sleep as become my worst friend. Now people tend to mask me. How is your wife and child. I don’t really know what to say. Because I haven’t seen them for awhile. So don’t tell me I should be looking. For a good job with steady pay. Once I did I know I’d never come back. I used to lie in wait for. Some kind of inspiration. But now I base my life on fact.

4 - Only When I Breathe

I can’t believe this is happening. I thought I’d reached the end. This is how my life would be. Just my son a few close friends. Then a single touch of your hand. Just changed all my plans. You have a sent that lingers. And it’s bringing me to my knees. You have a sent that lingers. So I think of you, but only when I breathe. I’ve tried to think this all through. I’ve tried to think what’s best. I’ve tried to think of the right words to say to you. I just can’t think why I’ve been blessed. Then I feel your gentle touch. And you whisper “You think too much”. You have a sent that lingers. And it’s bringing me to my knees. You have a sent that lingers. So I think of you, but only when I breathe. And in the end, what’s meant to be will be. And if nothing else, I’ll have your memory. You have a sent that lingers. And it’s bringing me to my knees. You have a sent that lingers. So I think of you, but only when I breathe.

5 - Seen It All

Too many promises have gone astray. And too many words have been said. The time has come again to make a choice. Is it better to cut and run. Or cry out in full voice. ‘Cause I've been down this path. And direction questioned me. Am I a local boy. Or a man of destiny. ‘Cause I've seen it all. And I don't know . If I'm liking what I see. ‘Cause I gave my all. More than one time. And look where it's got me. I once had a dream and it came true. Everything just fell into place. Then one day one single word got in the way. And dream left without a trace. And now I feel it's pull. On me once again. Is this some kind of curse. Or my one and only friend. ‘Cause I've seen it all. And I don't know . If I'm liking what I see. ‘Cause I gave my all. More than one time. And look where it's got me. And if by some act of fait. My senses rescue me. I could rise above this all. And learn from my history. ‘Cause I've seen it all. And I don't know . If I'm liking what I see. ‘Cause I gave my all. More than one time. And look where it's got me.

6 - Tearing Yourself In Two

It's all taking shape much slower now. Not much room for mistakes in an atmosphere of "show me how”. Taking nothing on faith. Leaving nothing to chance. Have to have it all on paper and plan it all well in advance. Your unhappiness is plain to see. A lack of spontaneity. Do you know why it always comes down on you. Do you have a clue? You put yourself in a bad situation. Sheltering yourself and fearing rejection. And now I can see what's been going on inside of

you. It's spills out on to the floor as you're tearing yourself in two. You're tearing yourself in two. No need to be confused. You don't have to run and hide. No need to feel abused. In finding out where your truth lies. Things didn't turn out the way you planed. The time has come to make a stand. Instead you feel yourself falling back on me. Now can't you see. You put yourself in a bad situation. Sheltering yourself and fearing rejection. And now I can see what's been going on inside of you. It's spills out on to the floor as you're tearing yourself in two. You're tearing yourself in two.

7 - Broken Heart

Perhaps you think you just been. Playing with my head. But, you’ve come to find out. You’ve been playing. With my heart instead. It’s too late for apologies. Kind words. Could never mend the damage done. Don’t waste your breath. On insincerity. I’m sure I haven’t been the only one. To suffer. Under the weight of love gone bad. So why does it feel like I am. The only one that’s ever had. A broken heart. To piece together. Heartstrings have been untied. A broken heart. That will last forever. Relief has been denied. Knocked out by the confrontation. I’ll just lay here on the floor for awhile. Trying to avoid the situation. Run and hide in more my style. So many wasted hour hours. Just trying to. Figure out what you think. The truth. Would not hurt as much. As the clues you left. Behind for me to link. Together. Showing how sad a love can become. So why does it feel like I am. Like I am the only one. A broken heart. To piece together. Heartstrings have been untied. A broken heart. That will last forever. Relief has been denied.

8 - One of Those Days

Fell out of bed this morning. On the wrong side. Broke the laces on my shoes. Had to go to work with them untied. The boss starts yelling at me. As soon as a walk through the door. Ten minutes late again. Says he ain't gonna take it no more. Looks like it's gonna be on of those days. Should have stayed in bed and lost the days pay. If I open my mouth, what would I say. Looks like it's gonna be one of those days. My twelve noon break. Comes three hours to late. I’m still trying to figure out. What was on my plate. People screaming at me. From all sides. Can't understand a word they say. Everyone's talkin' jive. Looks like it's gonna be on of those days. Should have stayed in bed and lost the days pay. If I open my mouth, what would I say. Looks like it's gonna be one of those days. Someone's callin' me an incompetent jerk. I’m inclined to agree with him. Everything I try doesn't work. I can't wait for six o'clock to chime. So I can give some rest to me befuddled mind. The traffic goin' home. Is just creeping along. My car over heated. So I left it on somebody's front lawn. My aching feet. Carry me all the way home. Tried to call the auto club. But it seems they've disconnected my phone. Looks like it's gonna be on of those days. Should have stayed in bed and lost the days pay. If I open my mouth, what would I say. Looks like it's gonna be one of those days.

9 - End This Way

Much too soon is all we could say. So unfair to be taken from us in this way. A smile is all I got when you saw my face. And I don't think anything else could take it's place. Don't go away we screamed but it's too late. How many heroic efforts would it take. No amount of sacrifice would be to great but I know. Somehow you'd want it to end this way. Companionship is only a word. It was something in your eye a voice not heard. You could see right through me up until the end. I think it would cheapen your life just to call you a friend. Don't go away we screamed but it's too late. How many heroic efforts would it take. No amount of sacrifice would be to great but I know. Somehow you'd want it to end this way. Julie, you came into our lives much too late. And now we're paying the price of wasted days. There's no way to make up for all the lost time. Just know an image of you is burned into our minds. Don't go away we screamed but it's too late. How many heroic efforts would it take. No amount of sacrifice would be to great but I know. Somehow you'd want it to end this way.