this side of paradise
oh i know it's real life
but this time i tried
so where is my prize?
i'll wait, i don't mind
but i am terrified
that while i strive
i'll keel over and die
before i claim what's mine
before i make it right
and reach what's in sight
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this side of paradise
this side of paradise
oh i know it's real life
but this time i tried
so where is my prize?
i'll wait, i don't mind
but i am terrified
that while i strive
i'll keel over and die
before i claim what's mine
before i make it right
and reach what's in sight