Criminal

from Red Yellow and Blue by Gardens Of Acadia

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lyrics

Alone, afraid
I failed to save her
And now I work to pay the debt that once supported us
Oh in these dark days
I fail to recognize what I've become
I can't get over what I've done

I am done
Consider this my resignation, oh
No more, no more
This is not what mama wanted for me
To be a scapegoat for a felon
So I'm showing them the proof
So that the world may know the truth

I'm not the criminal
I'm just the man and I'm
Trying to give you every goddamn thing you asked for
And this fist of mine, it leaves a mark
And the city stained black and blue
It all leads back to me, but you know
It's all because of you

Red yellow and blue
These are colors he used to humble you
Who knew you could fall from your pedestal, (HA)
I almost followed through
With just a bit more force, I'd have done away with you
What I would do to rid you from my world

I am done
Consider this my resignation, oh
No more, no more
This is not what mama wanted for me
To be a scapegoat for a fellon
So I'm showing them the proof
So that the world may know the truth

I'm not the criminal
I'm just the man and I'm
Trying to give you every goddamn thing you asked for
And this fist of mine, it leaves a mark
And the city stained black and blue
It all leads back to me, but you know
It's all because of you

(solo) (breakdown)

I'm not the criminal
I'm just the man and I'm
Trying to give you every goddamn thing you asked for
And this fist of mine, it leaves a mark
And the city stained black and blue
It all leads back to me, but you know
It's all because of you

I'm not the criminal
I'm just the man and I'm
Trying to give you every goddamn thing you asked for
And this fist of mine, it leaves a mark
And the city stained black and blue
It all leads back to me, but you know
It's all because of you

I'm not the criminal
I'm not the criminal
So let me go
So let me go

I'm not the criminal
I'm not the criminal
So let me go
So let me go

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from Red Yellow and Blue, released April 6, 2015
Music and lyrics by Justin Amrhein
Lead guitar by Michael Gordon
Bass by Justin Amhrein
Drums by James Gemino

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Justin Amrhein: Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
Michael Gordon: Lead Guitar and Backup Vocals
James Gemino: Drums

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