Cut Down To a Cheap Thrill

Cut down to a cheap thrill
Wasn’t worth much in the end
Left dark and dull
As all of my luster slipped away
I walked that line
Straight to that end
And I passed you
Smiling only to appease you
But burning on the inside
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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