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Waking Up

To my father who beat his demons but passed away May 22, 2005

When I woke up lord, I had that feeling
That sinking feeling
I was leaving you
I felt we were though
That taste has been calling me
That lifestyle been stalking me 
The same thing that took my pops
It’s after me and it just won’t stop

Last night lord, I thought I had said good bye
I was going for “just one beer”
As I walked I felt fear and I stopped
I said “no you are not”
I turned around real fast 
And thanked you for that quick cab

Everyday I have demons speaking through my friend
Will you ever come out again?
To spend all you’ve got
I’m not shocked lord
Because you told me so
Five hundred and sixty eight days ago

Today I said that I had a feeling 
That feeling it never did produce
So I wake up, lord 
Knowing I’ll always wake with struggles
But knowing I’m waking up with you

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