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Get Off On The Pain


I've seen bullying in my life, I've been on both sides. Some people say it's not the place to be, But I must say... "I just get off on the pain." - Now, it's been a while, Since anyone's seen the smile If me getting hit. And I like the bruises and the scars, It makes me feel legit. - I play football, without the pads. And I like the fights, and all of thise bloodied lights - It's probably why I don't go insane Because I like the feel of the pain. After that skin-on-skin When you catch that grin And all you'll be able to say is "damn... He just gets off on the pain." - Throw one more punch And I'll hit the dust. But get right back up again. I'll throw one back, and expect rhe smack. --- (instant silence)--- Of the next one in the chest. You can't keep me down No screams will break the silence of the sound And at the end you'll know, And I won't have to say, That I just get off on the pain.
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