'82

[Verse 1]

Oh, long ago

There was a dead rat caught in a Chinese trap

And all I had to show

Were the ashes of a life that had no chance

It wasn't right, but all I could do

Was be another number that couldn't refuse

And what a lie, with nothing to lose

Something happened in 1982

[Pre-Chorus]

Are you the enemy?

Let me show you what you did to me

[Chorus]

Once I get away from here

I know it's gonna be my time

I've seen too much to keep me here

I don't want yours; I just want mine

[Verse 2]

I'm never alone...

I'm always in the middle talking to myself

And all I want to know...

Am I really on the road? I just can't tell

It isn't right, but all I can do

Is take it to a level where I can't refuse

It's a lie; I need you to see

Let me show you what you did to me

[Chorus]

Once I get away from here

I know it's gonna be my time

I've seen too much to keep me here

I don't want yours; I just want mine

Before I get away from here

I think I better set you straight

I know my place is miles from here

You'll never understand, I make my fate

[Bridge]

Deep down, there's a devil inside

He can make you give up everything

Settle if you want to die

Or you can live for a world that must be free

[Solo]

[Chorus]

Oh, once I get away from here

I know it's gonna be my time

I've seen too much to keep me here

I don't want yours; I just want mine

Before I get away from here

I think I better set you straight

I know my place is miles from here

You'll never understand, I make my fate

[Outro]

Once I get away from here...

Oh, once I get away from here

I know it's gonna be my time