Lyrics of Lightning in a bottle

Save the formalities for someone else
Youre basically telling lies to yourself
Isnt it exhausting battling constantly?
Arent you tired of playing the enemy?

Youre no angel
Your sins will never be forgiven
Ive made my changes
Youre the only one thats still the same

The past youre clinging to
Will be the same one you regret
The only one that suffers
Is the one im trying to protect

Every instance is something new with you
And i know that this will pass in time
But im waiting

Gaining a step with you
Seems impossible
Its lusters fading, its getting old
And i dont think i can keep this up for long

Identity is what you stole from me
You tried to waste it
The one thing i tried hard to keep
And im not buying in

Im a sinner
But my mistakes will be forgiven
Ive made my changes
Youre the only one that stays the same

The past youre clinging to
Will be the same one you regret
The only one that suffers
Is the one im trying to protect

Every instance is something new with you
And i know that this will pass in time
Im waiting

Youve kept half of my life away
Secured and locked up tight
The time has finally come
To set the record straight tonight

The past youre clinging to
Will be the same one you regret
The only one that suffers
Is the one im trying to protect

Every instance is something new with you
And i know that this will pass in time
Im waiting