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Retrace Lyrics by Anberlin

New Surrender

2008

[Verse 1]
Oh, how I've tried to get you out of my head
And I lie broken in words I said
Never thought I'd walk on this street again
Standing where it all began

[Pre-Chorus]
Tried to forget when I left this town
But it takes me right back when I come back around

[Chorus]
Retrace the steps we took on that long summer night
I'm back there by your side
Retrace the steps we took when we met worlds away
Counting backwards while the stars are falling

[Verse 2]
Oh, how I find, every subtle thing screams your name
It reminds me of places and times we've shared
Couldn't live locked in these memories
Now I'm chained to my thoughts again

[Pre-Chorus]
And I tried to forget when I left this town
But I'll take you right back if you come back around

[Chorus]
Retrace the steps we took on that long summer night
I'm back there by your side
Retrace the steps we took when we met worlds away
Counting backwards while the stars are falling

[Bridge]
I need some shelter I, need some safety
Photographs, they haunt me lately
Chasing shadows as the evening takes me
I'm still searching, but the picture's fading

[Chorus]
Retrace the steps we took on that long summer night
I'm back there by your side
Retrace the steps we took when we met worlds away
Counting backwards, still counting backwards

[Bridge 2]
And nowhere else has ever felt like home
And I can't fall asleep when I'm lying here alone
I replay your voice, it's like you're here
You move the earth, but now the sky is falling

[Chorus]
Retrace the steps we took on that long summer night
In my mind, I'm back by your side
Retrace the steps we took when we met worlds away
Counting backwards while the stars are falling
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Anberlin

Anberlin

About “Retrace” by Anberlin

Read the complete lyrics to "Retrace" by Anberlin from the album "New Surrender" in 2008. 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 Alternative Rock, Rock.

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

"Retrace" appears on "New Surrender" in 2008.

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