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My Standard Break From Life - Lyrics by Alkaline Trio


Lyrics
I've got a regular problem

So my standard break from life is in order
I'm having trouble making sentences
I'm older but I don't feel any smarter

You see I don't know what I said to you

And now you're pissed at you know who

And I guess I deserve it
I wish I could waste my time without wasting all your time
I try to leave a good impression

But it's hard when my obsession's in a wine glass

And when you're only 23

It's not attractive to complain about your sore back

Yes I can bitch until my eyes are blue

And you're in bed with someone new

And I guess you deserve him

Wish I could waste my time without wasting all your time

You say I'm fixable
A classic case, lack of will
I say I don't wanna try
I'd rather stay here all night

I've got a motivation problem

So my standard break from life is getting longer

Spent over 30 hours in this bed

In two days, I guess I could've phoned her

But now that I'm awake
I'd rather take a drink

And walk down to the lake

And beg the sky for lightning bolts
I can't waste my time without wasting all your time

You say it's fixable
A classic case, lack of will
I say I don't wanna try
I'd rather sit here all night

Book: Reflection on the Important Things