I'm too nervous to talk
About anything, including my thoughts
And I know it's that bad
Is it really that bad?
Is it really that bad?
Are you really that sad?
Is it really that bad?
I'm sorry dad, I get nervous every time that I call
I'm sorry brother, cause I never call
I'm sorry mother, I promise to visit you soon
When I'm over these blues
I don't think it's right to cop out and say "that's life"
Come on man, it's our life
Is it really that bad?
Why you leaving so fast?
Do you think it's gonna last?
Is it really that bad?
I'm sorry dad, I get nervous every time that I call
I'm sorry brother, cause I never call
I'm sorry mother, I promise to visit you soon
When I'm over these blues
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