The Mine
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The Mine lyrics

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Oh, I etched my own name in the mountain But I lost all my nails to the fight If you would let me explain, I have aged and I'm frightened By the sound of my thoughts in the night Oh God, I swear it, I hold myself to ransom And can't afford the fee I gave away my eyelids And all I can do now is see Oh, I sold you a song to feel human But it made a great hole in my chest If you would let me explain, I'm insane, unenlightened And too God damn tired to protest Oh God, the lifetime I spent on writing lovesongs To people I've ignored I've looked for love in strangers I am safe, I am fine, I'm adored They love me They love me They love me They love me They love me They love me I know

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