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One of My Lies

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One of My Lies Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When I was younger, I thought that the world circled around me
But in time, I realized I was so wrong
My immortal thoughts turned into just dreams of a dead future
It was a tragic case of my reality, yeah

[Pre-Chorus]
Do ya think you're indestructible and no one can touch you?
Well, I think you're disposable, and it's time ya knew the truth

[Chorus]
'Cause it's just one of my lies
Well, it's just one of my lies
And all I wanna do is get real high
Well, it's just one of my lies

[Verse 2]
Why does my life have to be so small, and death is forever?
And does forever have a life to call its own?
Don't give me an answer 'cause you only know as much as I know
Unless you've been there once, hell, I hardly think so


[Pre-Chorus]
Do ya think you're indestructible and no one can touch you?
Well, I think that you're disposable, and it's time ya knew the truth
[Chorus]
'Cause it's just one of my lies
Well, it's just one of my lies
And all I wanna do is get real high
Well, it's just one of my lies

[Outro]
I used to pray at night
Before I laid myself down
My mother said it was right
Her mother said it too... Why?

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The song “One of My Lies” is about coping with the feeling of insignificance as your world grows around you.

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