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The Puppet

from 30 Seconds of Fame by byron

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lyrics

I've been here for so long,
Don't know where I'm going
Or where I came from:
My mind is daily throwing
Memories apart,
My words are slightly slowing -
If you look at me you'll see that
Inside I'm glowing!

I've been trying so damn hard
To be what you want me to be,
I couldn't stand a chance,
Life was draining out of me,
I was vanishing
Into this greyish sea...
Now I'm not moving a muscle, dear,
But inside I'm free!

I've had enough of these puppeteers
Building their bravery with our fears!
I've been hanging around all these years,
I think it's time to move along...

Sitting all day long,
I'm tired of waiting for
A miracle to come
Knocking on my door.
I open up my eyes,
Press my soles against the floor:
I might seem a little rusty to you,
But I'm going to war!

I think I've lived this day before
Or maybe I just dreamed about...
My rebellion was nothing more
Than a string I cannot move without...

I've had enough of these puppeteers
Building their bravery with our fears!
I've been hanging around all these years,
I think it's time to move along...
You better stop wasting my time,
I won't engage in pantomime.
I don't need to play a role
To fill your empty goddamn hole!

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from 30 Seconds of Fame, released March 16, 2013
Music: Costin Oprea, lyrics: Dan Byron

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byron Bucharest, Romania

Alternating between introspective melancholy and playful exuberance, byron play alternative rock with a progressive flair. They're equally comfortable with loud amps or no amps at all, and they filmed a gig in a salt mine (300ft below) just to show they mean business. Featured live on MTV and HBO. ... more

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