I was born inside
a small town
I lost that state of mind
learned to sing inside
the Lord's house but
stopped at the age of nine
I forget when I get awards
now the wave I had to
ride the paving stones
I played upon
they kept me on the grind
So blame it on the pain
that blessed me
with the life
friends and family
filled with envy when they
should be filled with pride
And when the world's
against me is when
I really come alive
And every day that Satan
tempts me I try to
take it in my stride
You know that I've got
whisky with white lines
and smoke in my lungs
I think life has got
to the point I know
without it's no fun
I need to get in the right
mind and clear myself up
instead I look in the mirror
questioning
what I've become
Guess it's a stereotypical
day for someone like me
without a nine-to-five job
or a uni degree
To be caught up in the
trappings of the industry
show me the locked doors
I'll find another use
for the key
And you'll see
I'm well aware
of certain things
that can destroy
a man like me
But with that said
give me one more
higher
Another one to take
the sting away
I am happy on my own
so here I'll stay
Save your lovin' arms
for a rainy day
And I'll find comfort
in my pain
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I used to think that nothing
could be better than
touring the world with my
songs I chased the picture
perfect life I think
they painted it wrong
I think that money is the
root of all evil
and fame is hell
relationships and hearts
you fixed they break
as well
And ain't nobody
wanna see you
down in the dumps
because you're living
your dream, man
this should be fun
Please know that
I'm not tryna preach
like I'm Reverend Run
I beg you, don't be
disappointed with
the man I've become
Hold conversations
with my father
on the A14
age twelve telling me
I've gotta chase
those dreams
Now I'm playing
for the people dad
and they know me
with my beat and
small guitar wearing
the same old jeans
Wembley Stadium crowd's
two hundred and forty
thou I may have grown up
but I hope that
Damien's proud
And to the next generation
inspiration's allowed
the world may be
filled with hate
but keep erasing it now
somehow
I'm well aware
of certain things
that will befall
a man like me
But with that said
give me one more
higher
Another one to take
the sting away
I am happy on my own
so here I'll stay
Save your lovin' arms
for a rainy day
And I'll find comfort
in my pain
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And I'll find comfort
in my pain
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And I'll find comfort
in my pain
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Welcome to
the new show
I guess you know
I've been away
But where I'm heading
who knows
But my heart
will stay the same
Welcome to
the new show
I guess you know
I've been away
Where I'm heading
who knows
my pain
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And I'll find comfort
in my pain
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And I'll find comfort
in my pain
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And I'll find comfort
in my pain
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And I'll find comfort
in my pain
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