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Temper Lyrics by Adam Tell

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2020

[Verse 1]
Tracing the lines on my hand
Repair the holes in my vision
Are these misfires in my head?
The human condition
Been wading in standing water
Likely exposed for too long
My body is unresponsive
My god, just tell me what's wrong
Don't know if this state is a threat
Can't fight with no wall on my back
Where's all of the flashing lights
Helping me stay on track?
Follow the heart, follow the head
Both screaming out, "pick me instead"
Wish I could put this to bed
[Pre-Chorus]
Lately I'm leaving
Half empty handed
My company is telling me that we've disbanded
Can't say I blame 'em
I've been an asshole
I'd try to salvage it, but it's not worth the hassle
[Chorus]
Stuck in idle
Can't start my engine
Slowly accepting I can't hold my own attention
It might be too late
To save the embers
I killed the passion when I tried to kill the temper
[Verse 2]
A civilized moment to think
Try not to spend it alone
Do anything in my power
To keep me off my phone
These 28 years have taught me
Secrets about myself
No longer can justify throwing away my health
I am repeat behavior
Slave to my tendencies
Waiting on system failure
To put me on my knees
This foregone conclusion
It's too predictable
One of these days will be fatal
[Pre-Chorus]
Lately I'm leaving
Half empty handed
My company is telling me that we've disbanded
How can I blame them?
I've been an asshole
I'd try to salvage it, but it's not worth the hassle
[Chorus]
Stuck in idle
Can't start my engine
Slowly accepting I can't hold my own attention
It might be too late
To save the embers
I killed the passion when tried to kill the temper
[Outro]
Leave while you have time
Before I change my mind
You should save yourself while you still have time
Before I change my mind
Credits
Adam Tell

Adam Tell

About “Temper” by Adam Tell

Read the complete lyrics to "Temper" by Adam Tell from the album "Collapse / Expand" in 2020. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Synth-Pop, Electronic, Pop.

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"Temper" is credited to Adam Tell. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Temper" appears on "Collapse / Expand" in 2020.

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