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Boy in the Background

from Boy in the Background by Jack Hinks

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Picture this, I was eleven you were twelve
I felt something that I'd never felt.
'Cause you caught my eye, like I knew you would
It felt like destiny, even though I knew you'd do me no good.

Back in our worlds, I planned for all the life you'd bring
I turned you in to a beautiful thing.
From that day on, I felt another part of me
Locked away and I saw you throw the key.

Picture this.

Inches become miles, I will still try to sprint them in your name.
You never had the time, I would always try to meet you with acclaim.
I thought about us, and all the things that you had not.
I guess form the start, I was born to be the boy in the background.

As it turned out, I was not the only one
Turned paeganistic and I thought you were the sun.
But your light, was strong enough
To keep me blind for best part of four years

Now I'm confused, and I don't know what to think
When the going gets rough the tough, they start to sink And I'm not that strong, have a sense of right and wrong.
Please be careful when you string me along.

Should I, I should. Should I have jumped?

Inches become miles, I will still try to sprint them in your name.
You never had the time, I would always try to meet you with acclaim.
I thought about us, and all the things that you had not.
I guess form the start, I was born to be the boy in the background.

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from Boy in the Background, released June 16, 2014

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Jack Hinks Edinburgh, UK

Jack Hinks is an Edinburgh-based singer/songwriter, artist, and producer. Known across Scotland and the U.K for his introspective songwriting; guitar playing, and cross-media experimentation, Jack is becoming a staple name across many genres and scenes. ... more

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