Tanning In The Moonlight

I’m not enough, I’m not nearly as tough as I’d thought
It’s been rough, I’ve had enough but I gave it a shot
I’ve spun my wheels, I’ve really tried
I’m out of breath, the well has dried

And out goes the tide

Like tanning in the moonlight
I’ll never glow, try as I might
Erase the day, waste the night
My whole life’s like
Tanning in the moonlight

Should I give up? Should I give in? Cause I can’t seem to win
I’m all washed up, I can’t break through, I can’t seem to break in
I’ve done my best, but it’s not enough
I could use some rest, like I said, it’s been tough

And in comes the tide

Like tanning in the moonlight
I’ll never glow, try as I might
Erase the day, waste the night
My whole life, spent
Tanning in the moonlight

And out goes the tide
Wash me away, as you may, far and wide

Like tanning in the moonlight
I’ll never glow, try as I might
Erase the day, waste the night
My whole life’s like
Tanning in the moonlight

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