Wash Away

Wash away the pain

Wash Away

Tried so hard to stay away
Something inside just won't give up
No matter how hard I try to kick it
Always finds a way back in.

I know I don't need it
But I can't seem to resist
Been abusing for so long
Can't remember any other way.

Every hit I take
(I'm killing all the pain)
Makes me feel so calm
(I'm sick of all the pain)
Every hit I take
(I'm dying from the pain).

Tried to heal all my addictions
I crumble at all the attempts
Patience is running thin
Losing more than myself.

These changes won't happen
I keep trying on my own
Not going to give in that quickly
Going to do myself proud.

Every hit I take
(I'm killing all the pain)
Makes me feel so calm
(I'm sick of all the pain)
Every hit I take
(I'm dying from the pain).

Tried so hard to stay away
Something inside just won't give up
No matter how I try to kick it
Always finds a way back in.

Can't believe this twist in life
I've hit rock bottom, now I'm back
I feel like I'm whole again
And try and stay away

Every hit I take
(I'm killing all the pain)
Makes me feel so calm
(I'm sick of all the pain)
Every hit I take
(I'm dying from the pain).

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Ravyn Stone
Written: 12/01/03