Imperfect Tense Lyrics

Of the better times and the things that can be
And of islands in the Mediterranean sea
And of eating and sleeping and times when I should
And of washing the drink and the drugs from my blood
And I've nothing to say in my defense
I'm far from perfect and I'm still tense
They say that love can change you once
Please, say that love can change me once
Come on change me

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In this song, Frank exhibits his time with drug addiction and withdrawal. Frank is “dedicated to running himself into the ground,” unable to work towards getting better, but more than able to continue his vicious downward spiral. He asks his lover to change him, but the implication is that she cannot.

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The Rathaus
Release Date
March 31, 2008
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