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Category: Studio Recording
Written: 2003
Recorded: 2005
lyrics
Why'd you set my head on fire?
I was safe and calm living my life
Why'd you set my head on fire?
All the noise distracted me just fine
I don't mind the volume loud
The only way I know how to get by
Is to live life in a cloud
Fill my head with petty matters
So finish what you started
Burn away the static in me
I'm waiting
Glad you set my head on fire
I created perpetual sunshine
Glad you set my head on fire
I wore a disguise of sugary smiles
I was such a clever liar
But there is beauty where the plainest truth resides
And now I've got my head on fire
Fill my life with all that matters
So finish what you started
Burn away the static in me
I'm waiting
So leave me with just the truth
I'm ready to take the leap
I'm ready to fall
And I'm ready to see
What this means after all
So finish what you started
Burn away the static in me
I'm waiting
So lead me
I'm waiting
Finish what you started
Burn away the static in me
I'm waiting
Glad you set my head on fire
Cuz I've been living so long without you
credits
from Posthaste (2001-2012),
released December 4, 2012
Credits: Produced by John Fields. Recorded by Ross Hogarth at Track Record Studios (North Hollywood, CA). Assistant Engineers: Matt Sirrine & Matt Beckley. Written by Val Emmich with Butch Walker (Sonotrock/EMI Music Publishing [BMI]). Musicians: V.E.: vocal, guitar / John Fields: bass, guitar, piano / Greg Suran: guitars / Dorian Crozier: drums / Ken Chastain: percussion / Chuck Gladfelter: vocals / Mike Ruekberg: vocals
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