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Opposites Detract Lyrics by Emerald Arcade

A Rocky Start to Somewhere

1996

[Verse]
I don't care when I try too hard
I'm a coward with a lion's heart
I don't remember though it's crystal clear
I wasn't there when I was always here
I never ever should've entered the city to start
[Verse]
I had it all when no-one else had me
I was selfish when I tried to be free
I wasn't lost when I had to be found
I ran away when I stood my ground
I had to stay even though I tried to leave
[Pre-Chorus]
And all the inconsistencies
Definеd you more than they evеr did me
And I've been waiting for my chance to speak
[Chorus]
Can you hear me now? I'm shouting out
With no air left in my lungs
Are you listening? Maybe we can begin
To figure out what's wrong (what's wrong?)
Can you hear me now? I'm shouting out
With no air left in my lungs
Are you listening? Maybe we can begin
To figure out what's wrong (what's wrong?)
[Post-Chorus]
Despite all of the things we shared
I start to wonder if you ever cared
Maybe you were the problem from the start
[Verse]
I spit lies when I tell the truth
I only win but I'm forced to lose
I attack you with my arms tied down
I've been smiling with an endless frown
What will you do when there's no one left to abuse?
[Verse]
Though I was empty I was your supply
I was fine every time I'd cry
Words you insisted that you said to me
Turns out were nothing more than make believe
I longed for freedom but my mind was taught to comply
[Pre-Chorus]
And all the inconsistencies
Defined you more than they ever did me
And I've been waiting for my chance to speak
[Chorus]
Can you hear me now? I'm shouting out
With no air left in my lungs
Are you listening? Maybe we can begin
To figure out what's wrong (what's wrong?)
Can you hear me now? I'm shouting out
With no air left in my lungs
Are you listening? Maybe we can begin
To figure out what's wrong (what's wrong?)
[Outro]
And all the inconsistencies
Defined you more than they ever did me (ever did me)
Despite all of the things we shared
Can't help but notice that you never cared (never cared)
I guess you were the problem from the start
Credits
Emerald Arcade

Emerald Arcade

About “Opposites Detract” by Emerald Arcade

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"Opposites Detract" appears on "A Rocky Start to Somewhere" in 1996.

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