A Quote by John Rzeznik
I'm ashamed to say, but as a teen, there were times when I had to go to the church and get help.
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Had to go, had to fly, had to get away
Took a chance on that feelin'
We were lovin' blind borderline wreckless
We were livin' for the minute we were spinnin' in
Baby we were alot of things, but we weren't crazy
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