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There You Stand

from Up To Snuff by Ivan St John

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One, two, three, four, five, six, seven
You hate to wish her well
As she's walking out the door.
Bags are packed they're on the floor
She don't want you any more.

You cast your mind back to how it was before
Man, you were happy then;
Had her for two years and ten (and now that she's departing)
It's a shame it had to end (you'll have to start all over again).

You remember how she used to rub your neck
And run her hands right through your hair.
Man, she was everywhere,
Indeed you made quite a pair.

But she built walls up around her, yes she did
And she turned herself to stone.
Said she'd prefer it on her own,
But that means leaving you alone.

So you look on
And there you stand
You've held your head
In your hands
For the longest time.

You're cold and wet as memories flood your mind
You're overwhelmed and you just sink.
Man, she was everything.
The happiness she used to bring.

You recall how she used to comfort you
Ironic now that when you need it,
There's no way you can receive it,
She's not here to relieve it.

Chorus.

I hate to be the one that has to break this news to you
But you'll get over it one day.
And here's what all the people say; (and though you love her madly)
You're better off without her anyway (you're gonna be so sad).

You have to face that there's been many bridges burned,
Far to many to rebuild.
And you hope she feels the guilt
Of deconstructing what took so long to build.

Chorus.

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from Up To Snuff, track released November 5, 2010
Written and produced by Ivan St John
Engineered by Rob Bochnik

Ivan St John - guitars, ukulele, vocals, backing vocals
Liam Marley - bass
Ray Murphy - drums and percussion

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