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Over The Last Few Hours I've Allowed Myself To Feel Defeated, And Just Like She Said If You Allow Yourself To Feel The Way You Really Feel, Maybe You Won't Be Afraid Of That Feeling Anymore.

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Over The Last Few Hours I've Allowed Myself To Feel Defeated, And Just Like She Said If You Allow Yourself To Feel The Way You Really Feel, Maybe You Won't Be Afraid Of That Feeling Anymore.

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