Blow Me Up Like Alderaan

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lyrics

My mind was in a haze but I didn't feel uncomfortable
I'd always sang your praise and I found you irresistible
You became my point of light on a vast, dark sea of loneliness
It's all coming back tonight

I was stuck on you and it made me feel invincible
Our love was one big wreck but I defended it on principle
There was a sadness in your eyes and I couldn't pick you up
Couldn't bring the stone to life

(You had me alright) I was dangling from puppet strings
(You had me alright) I withheld not anything
(You had me alright) I was fooled by slight of hand
(You had me alright) Blew me up like Alderaan

We lived under the shade and I couldn't break us out
So you withered away and your spirit flew down south
Like water from the rock you quenched my thirsting dignity
And we touched across the clock

It's all coming back tonight; I don't wanna give up on you
But you blew me up alright, cast away what I thought true
It's all coming back tonight; I was fooled by slight of hand
You blew me up all right, left my pieces on the sand

(It blew up)
I can't believe it's over like I can't believe it happened and I still feel the explosion I can't pull myself together

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from The Portingales (album), released November 6, 2019
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The Portingales Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Portingales are an indie rock band out of southeastern Michigan. Combining stylistic elements as diverse as 1960's British rock, folk, and grunge, the melodic tunes of The Portingales strive to capture both the energy and melancholy of life's most meaningful experiences. ... more

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