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2008 Lyrics by Fred Thomas

Changer

2017

That brutal unreciprocated wave to a stranger
You thought would know you
All of those first week mistakes that you’ve already made
They’re culminating in another year
That you spend curled up in a ball proclaiming
“OH MY GOD, I HATE IT HERE!”
But God already knows you hate it here

And you were sad before you got here
And you’ll be sad when you move on
You’ll be sad that they don’t miss you when you’re gone
But there’s no shame in wanting a place
Where everything feels good
Who wouldn’t want to live there if they could?

2008 - an era of pointless boys in putrid sea foam V-necks
I wanted to hate but I was much the same
Spiritually broke, my Bridge Card revoked
When I got a job working in the basement of Amer. Appar
They had to take my picture there to see if I could get hired
Before I got hired
Before I got hired

When everything is paper thin you just have to adapt
You learn how to breathe slowly and move on fast
But you won’t be blamed for wanting a place
Where you feel understood
Who wouldn’t try to find that if they could?

About “2008” by Fred Thomas

Read the complete lyrics to "2008" by Fred Thomas from the album "Changer" in 2017. 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.

"2008" is performed by Fred Thomas. from the album "Changer" in 2017 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "2008", explore more songs by Fred Thomas using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"2008" is credited to Fred Thomas. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"2008" appears on "Changer" in 2017.

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