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Don't Give In


I am tired of playing this sick game I don't understand why I always take the blame Sure I don't give people the impression But it sure feels like depression Someone needs to take the pain away This is a game I do not want to play I don't want to set off an alarm But I used to self harm No one knows my past There is no way that will last Secrets always come out That is usually another reason to pout But no matter what I will not cut The enemy will not win Even if it causes my head to spin
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