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A Single Second Lyrics by AFI

Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes

1997

Oh my God, my god this can't be happening
God tell me, tell me this isn't real
I can't believe all that I have foreseen is finally happening
I cannot for a single second stand the way I feel

I always knew, I always saw it coming
Enveloped now, encased by my worst fear
I've never felt the nausea of longing to feel nothing
I never wanted to cease to exist, just disappear

Fear memories are all that lie ahead
Never have I felt so lost
Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
Never have I felt so dead

Once felt so warm, now I'm fucking freezing
I am the once embraced abandoned one
I raised my eyes up to the light in hopes of finding healing
No relief was mine, I was burnt by the sun

Fear memories are all that lie ahead
Never have I felt so lost
Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
Never have I felt so dead

I feel so
I feel so lost
I feel so lost
I feel so lost

Fear memories are all that lie ahead
Never have I felt so lost
Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
Never have I felt so dead

Fear memories are all that lie ahead
Never have I felt so lost
Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
Never have I felt so
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About “A Single Second” by AFI

Read the complete lyrics to "A Single Second" by AFI from the album "Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes" in 1997. 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 Rock, Punk Rock, Hardcore Punk.

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"A Single Second" is credited to AFI. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Single Second" appears on "Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes" in 1997.

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