As They Rise and Fall

by Butterfly Conlon

They were best friends, soul mates, lovers. Bound by the soul for life through harrowing heartbreak and unrelenting tragedy alike. Yet out of their story, there is the rise of Brooklyn and the fall of a tormented soul.

1. As They Rise and Fall

AS THEY RISE AND FALL

It's been a while

Since I could

Hold my head up high

And It's been a while

Since I first saw you

And It's been a while

Since I could stand

on my own two feet again

And it's been a while

Since I could call you

And everything I can't remember

As fucked up as it all may seem

The consequences that i've rendered

I stretched myself beyond my means

And It's been a while

Since I can say

That I wasn't addicted and

It's been a while

Since I can say

I love myself as well and

It's been a while

Since I've gone and fucked things up

Just like I always do

and it's been a while

But all that shit seems to disappear when I'm with you

And everything I can't remember

As fucked up as it all may seem

The consequences that I've rendered

I'm gone and fucked things up again

Why must I feel this way?

Just make this go away

Just one more peaceful day

And it's been awhile

Since I could

Look at myself straight

And it's been a while

Since I said I'm sorry

And it's been a while

Since I've seen the way

the candles light your face

And it's been a while

But I can still remember just the way you taste

And everything I can't remember

as fucked up as it all may seem

To be,

I know it's me

I cannot blame this on my father

He did the best he could for me

And it's been a while

Since I could

Hold my head up high

And it's been awhile

Since I said I'm sorry

Staind, It's Been a While