Marty McFly, Nostrodamus, And I Lyrics

I spent four long years counting down seconds 'til "there" would be "here."
And I've been staring down my fears of being left behind, being told that I
Might be better off alone. Do you think we'll be better off alone?
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Think that this might be easier by the second time around.
By the second time, I'm bound to feel a certain sense of familiarity;
Wouldn't you think? Wouldn't you think?

Stop holding your breath,
my friends all say,
You need to figure out a way
to let yourself down easy for once in your life.

Well, I remember being good at looking to the future
But, I'm always burying my heart in places apart
From where I lay my head.

One of these days I'm gonna show everyone I know that I've got
(one of these days..)
A purpose outside of my down and out state of mind.
I won't waste myself this time, I won't let you leave me behind,
(I won't let you leave me behind)
I'm a wreck, but on my life, you can bet one day that you'll see my name in lights.

Stop holding your breath,
my friends all say,
You need to figure out a way
to let yourself down easy for once in your life.

Well, I remember being good at looking to the future
But, I'm always burying my heart in places apart
From where I lay my head.