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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mike Hadreas
Mike Hadreas
Vocals
Blake Mills
Blake Mills
Guitar
Rob Moose
Rob Moose
Violin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mike Hadreas
Mike Hadreas
Songwriter
Rob Moose
Rob Moose
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Blake Mills
Blake Mills
Producer
Joseph Lorge
Joseph Lorge
Engineer
Shawn Everett
Shawn Everett
Mixing Engineer
Brendan Dekora
Brendan Dekora
Engineer
Clay Blair
Clay Blair
Engineer
Omar Yakar
Omar Yakar
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Thought I saw you
Payphone on Rucker
Michelle, I still want to give in
I'd understand if you did
[Verse 2]
How long must we live right
Before we don't even have to try?
[Verse 3]
Note from your daughter
Drawing of three flowers
I still keep it with me
Does she still want to sing?
[Verse 4]
How long must we live right
Before we don't even have to try?
[Verse 5]
I hear the sound of a million drums
With no, no beat
Violins with no melody
I'm sick with it
Quiet
[Verse 6]
I don't blame you for wanting out
I'm kind of close myself
No love, no, no amount
Never enough to go around
Written by: Mike Hadreas

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