I thought you'd come back
At least I prayed (so I prayed)
The romance has been dead for years
But I've been too afraid
To dig the grave (so I prayed)
Relief, support, never came

Memories carry me through the days
Of when we were kids
And angels came to watch us play

Close my eyes
Just for tonight
The sun still sleeps
And when she wakes

A movie that plays in my mind
Remembering you helps me survive
Every day a re-run of the next
I promised to stay by your side
That all would change
I can't complain
Another victim of the game

Close my eyes
Just for tonight
The sun still sleeps
And when she wakes

Maybe love will find us again
For there is always tomorrow
Sincerely 'til the end

Close my eyes
Just for tonight
The sun still sleeps
And when she wakes
You'll be a memory


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    this song is nothing less then amazing, i've been listening to it on repeat for days now.

    Zy0non May 18, 2002   Link
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    This Song Describes When Shit Hit The Fan and All You Want To Do is Wake Up And Wish What Happend Never Happend.

    Steezon July 27, 2002   Link
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    They are the most amazing hardcore band I have ever heard. I still haven't gotten a chance to see them live though. It does make it even more amzing that they ARE a Christian band, when most of the listeners are of a secular world. Most the time Christian bands get labeled as "lame" just because they are God inspired, and never get the chance to voice their music because of the prejudices of the blind secular world.

    ONe21on September 11, 2002   Link
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    i second that

    nothnmanon May 30, 2002   Link
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    i listen to it 3 times a day or the day just doesnt feel right.

    .glass.engen.on June 04, 2002   Link
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    its quite obviouse if you read these lyrics that this song is nothing short of amazing . . . .

    satiety futurityon June 12, 2002   Link
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    I jst started being an Underoath fan, and obviously the lyrics are nothing short of amazing and nothing more than beautiful.

    TheLordsmessengeron June 29, 2002   Link
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    It's so strange, hating the relapses of love. So many emotions against but for one thing. Pure. No words can describe, wow this sang is amazing.

    xUntilTearsDiexon July 02, 2002   Link
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    This song is truely amazing, it has impacted me greatly, and tells me exactally what my feelings are. I recently got dumped, so it hurts. This song is the best

    w4d3on July 07, 2002   Link
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    I just saw underoath in pittsburgh, and they really are an amazing band....their songs are so deep, and they are truly one of the best hardcore bands out there

    mutinymilitia777on July 17, 2002   Link

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