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lyrics

Take me with you when you go
Just please don't leave me behind
I've got something you should know
Sometimes, my world is unkind

Now I'm a symptom of a man
All my flesh and all my bones
They're all swimming in the sands of lost love
And broken homes

More of the same
But, what if

Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man
And put me on a shelf
I'm through with feeding on myself
My world is cold, my world is grey
And it's driving her away
Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man

I swear, I wasn't born this way
It took years of pain and hate
Bring me to your world above
Bring me someplace I'd once loved

There are no saints
In purgatory

Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man
And put me on a shelf
I'm through with feeding on myself
My world is cold, my world is grey
And it's driving her away
Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man

I feel as though the lights have faded and darkness fills my eyes
It'll take all the fight out of me again
And I dont believe it's there
Waking up is all that I have ever wanted

Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man
And put me on a shelf
I'm through with feeding on myself
My world is cold, my world is grey
And it's driving her away
Take me as I am, I'm a symptom not a man

Take me with you when you go
Please, just don't leave me behind
I got one thing you should know
Sometimes, my world is unkind

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from A Guide to Finding Out You're Not Special, released May 4, 2021
Written by Brandon Von Vacik

Vocals recorded by Ben Robinson @ Crystal Recorders in Lombard, IL
Piano by Orishlez
Strings by Yoed Nir
Mixed and mastered by Charles Macak @ Electrowerks Recording in Downers Grove, IL

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Brandon Von Vacik Aurora, Illinois

Over the past two decades, singer/songwriter Brandon Von Vacik has become an integral part of the Chicago music scene, thrilling audiences as a solo artist & frontman for various projects, including the popular Alt/Rock cover band Pinion. Playing legendary venues like the House Of Blues Chicago, The Wire, Beat Kitchen & more, Von Vacik is an essential figure in the circuit - and with good reason. ... more

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