Originally appearing on the band’s demo American Arrogance in 1998 and later on the Drama EP in 2000, the final version was released as a b-side on the Payback single, as well the UK special edition of Through the Eyes.
[Intro]
Though I've made an awful mess, I've found a way out
It keeps me sane and helps me not regress
I believe there's no other route
[Verse 1]
Cause when you're hurting and you're down you're at your worst
Misinterpreted or maybe your own self you cursed
Action works, though true confidence won't align
Only fooling yourself thinking everything's just fine
You never opened up your mind anyway
Afraid of what you might find safe to say
Be real and face all the fears that you may
It all works out someday
[Chorus]
So sick of the same old shit, I'm in deep
And it's almost like there's no way out
But then a light of hope shines down upon me
I realize just how I gotta let it out, gotta let it out
[Verse 2]
It's a pleasure that I'm in control, first time in my life
Doesn't matter how the ball rolls because I know I'll be alright
[Chorus]
So sick of the same old shit, I'm in deep
And it's almost like there's no way out
But then a light of hope shines down upon me
I realize just how I gotta let it out
[Post-Chorus]
Music is a drug
And you know God if I could
I'd shoot it all day long
[Bridge]
Though I've made an awful mess, I found a way out
It keeps me sane and helps me not regress
You see, I believe there is no other route
[Chorus]
So sick of the same old shit, I'm in deep
And it's almost like there's no way out
But then a light of hope shines down upon me
I realize just how I gotta let it out
[Post-Chorus]
Music is a drug
And you know God if I could
I'd shoot it all day long
[Outro]
Though I've made an awful fucking mess
I've found a way out
Keeps me sane helps me not regress, so what's wrong
Keeps me sane helps me not regress, so what's wrong
Keeps me sane
My music is a drug
Shoot it, shoot it
Away was written by Ivan Arnold & Jason Daunt & Ryan Jurhs & Chris Volz.