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around and around

i got off a long time ago
but apparently, you're still on it
you tell me that i am
genuine
real
beautiful
and i think about taking your hand
stepping on that platform for another try
but no matter what
it will always just go in circles
and end up where it began
so i remain
standing
alone
and sleep with a clear conscience
because i have known who i am all along
and you are just discovering that