Gone (Again)

Well I've been running from myself for so damn long
Fighting hard as hell to right my wrongs
It's been a blessing and a curse, learning to come to terms
With who I am and shed what I've become

And it's difficult for me to understand
How seeking validation is enough to make a man
No you don't need nobody else to make you feel right about yourself
And if you do, well you're no better than I am

'Cause I know that I have got my problems too
But I'd take all of my burdens over turning them to you
So if you see me walking down the street, just pass me by
Just leave me to myself and I'll be fine

So go throw all your friends under the bus
But do it in a way to keep their trust
And be careful what you say, don't show your cards and give away
That this is not the game they thought it was

And I'm thinking now it's time for me to go
'Cause if I got to be alone, I'd rather be it on my own
And a friend is just a friend 'til they take all they can get and then
You're just back to shaking hands that you don't know

And I'm tired of all the people in this town
They only build you up, so they can knock you further down
And I'm picking up today and I'll be gone by tonight
Just one full tank of gas and I'll be fine

And I'm tired of all the people in this town
And I'm tired of losing things that I have never even found
And I'm tired of promising myself that this is the last time
Just get me far from here and I'll be fine