Lyrics

The liquor had me turning into someone I didn't recognize
The drugs turned you into someone I didn't like
Though I wish there was still a way to check out of this mess for a while
I try

Not to go down dead end roads I've been down before
Not to test the lessons that I payed for in blood
Old friends in new skin, you're a different person, so am I
It makes me want to turn back time to before we knew what troubles lie behind the years

Back in the day you were someone I idolized
How was I supposed to know that you felt the same
It's not like when you left you even said "goodbye
Still, I try

Not to go down dead end roads I've been down before
Not to test the lessons that I payed for in blood
Old friends in new skin, you're a different person, so am I
It makes me want to turn back time to before we knew what troubles lie behind the years

In the same breath you tell me
That I could never understand
But you've got some words of wisdom for me
Let me know you think that

The spotlight had me changing in some ways you don't appreciate
Yeah, your approval means the world to me, it's only a little late
Everything you're afraid of - take your broad brush and paint - me
Yeah, I'm sorry but…

I don't go down dead end roads I've been down before
I don't test the lessons that I payed for in blood
Old friends in new skin, you're a different person - so am I
I finally like myself quite well just one of the perks of coming home from hell

Close the door behind you
If you're not coming back

Close the door behind you
If you're not coming back