Shallow Eyes

from Take The High Road by Doses

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Everything I saw I wanted to make mine. My selfish side, my shallow eyes. Everything I had was just to pass the time. My selfish side, my shallow eyes. Don't know why I thought this would be easy, there's a rushing tide and it's sweeping me away. Don't know why I thought this would be easy, and of course I tried but I know that there's no way to make you see there's always me underneath.

I can see the red on your hands. Now I'm going to call you out. You're too scared to take a stand, now I know what you're all about.

Don't you know the past is so far. Your battle scars? That's all they are. Let them fade away. Let them fade away.

Don't know why I thought this would be easy. There's a rushing tide, and it's sweeping me away. Don't know why I thought this would be easy, and of course I tried but...of course I tried.

(Now I know) Your battle scars.

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from Take The High Road, track released May 8, 2012

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Doses Erie, Pennsylvania

Doses was formed in 2011. We're a 5-piece who come from a bunch of different musical backgrounds. We all live hours away from each other and still manage to get together at least once a week. Honest, real, awkward kids who just want to play your basement. ... more

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