take away the essential things    and leave what’s left behind   listen to all the stories   listen to what they've said   over and over again they tell you   how it used to be but    it hasn't been that way since      like a note left on the table   like an image in your head   always think about something else   but its something else instead   teachers preaching what they never understand   its all the same   its all the way   we're different then   some things never did you wrong   never satisfy unless   you're burning up      some days are not like the rest of them   these are days we can not explain   why we believe in such incriminating mud   to cover up our mistakes   we will never be alone in your defense   we will never live and die at your expense   we will always leave the door open for anyone      like a note left on the table   like an image in your head   always think about something else   but its something else instead   teachers preaching what they never understand   its all the same   its all the way   we're different then   some things never did you wrong   never satisfy unless   you're burning up      teachers preaching what they never understand   its all the same   its all the way   we're different then   some things never did you wrong   never satisfy unless   you're burning up