Fourteen
2012
"When reality is lost
I can't see myself in front of you
When I'm in hospital
I walk the halls looking for you
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When the police are at the door
I know I'm gonna wake up sore
When you visit half past four
I can see your age more and more
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I will be serene for you
I will be redeemed for you
I will be pristine for you
I will be fourteen for you
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If I was a weight upon your back
would you still carry me your gentle way?
If I threw you off your track?
would you stay behind with me another day?
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When compulsions are resistant
to all reason, all medication
When I fall prey to hallucination
I'll still be here inside your painting
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I will be serene for you
I will be redeemed for you
I will be pristine for you
I will be fourteen for you
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know when I'm a stranger
my sentiment never changes
I know my eyes are vacant
but please remember me here inside your painting
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know when I'm a stranger
my sentiment never changes
I know my eyes are vacant
but please remember me here inside your painting
please remember me here inside your painting"
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- "Fourteen" (2012) by Kelly Alexandra Hoff