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Playing the Game


Back and forth.

Again and again.

Playin' the same old game.

Stuck in a rut.

Don't know how to just trust my gut.

What does this all mean?

How can I break these chains?

I'm trying to dust myself off.

How do I regain my identity again?

They tell me to play,

And that I should stay,

But I just want to break the barricade.

It's time to jump off and let this all go.

It's all on my terms now. 

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