Hey Man (Backup Plan)

from Life Underneath (2010) by The Young Leaves

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Hey there man, how's it feel down on your knees?
The bathroom floor's the only time you call for me
You'll push it down, or swallow whole, but don't pretend you're in control
Extend the hand, begging please, but I don't feel within your reach

You claim I don't understand
But I'm the one who lends the hand
That picks you up and drags you from their teeth

I don't want to be there when it hits the fan
I don't want to be another backup plan
Like I know I will

I can't believe that you've convinced me once again
To dive head first into that crowd you call your friends
I'm not afraid, cause I will swing, they're unprepared for what I'll bring
To dig you out, of your mistake, is a different kind of hit to take

How can you pretend it's fine?
When all your problems are now mine
But if you lead the way you know I'll go

I don't want to be there when it hits the fan
I don't want to be another backup plan
Like I know I will

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from Life Underneath (2010), released August 6, 2010

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Formed in 2006, The Young Leaves are a 3-piece indie rock band from Holliston, MA. Taking influence from bands such as Dinosaur Jr., Archers of Loaf, and Husker Du, The Young Leaves play loud, fast, and powerful sludge-pop that will make you think you traveled back in time to 1994. ... more

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