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[Verse 1] [echo on this next line] I was your parachute Always there to rescue you You were my friend But you went down a bad path The moment you hit the ground [echo on this next line] You called me And even when I tried to guide you You ignored my advice [Pre-Chorus - 2 part harmony] I was patient Had all the patience in the world But you tested it [sing next line loudly] And now [Chorus] Look at me now [Next line has 3-part harmony] I'm up And look at you now [Next line has 3-part harmony] You're not And look at me now [Next line has 3-part harmony] I'm up And look at you now [Next line has 3-part harmony] You're not [Verse 2] I am the living proof Now you're always running to me You used to run the town Now you always running from me Said "You gon' figure it out " and you never doubted me But you know the truth Always had a thing for the groupies You didn't listen when I told you [Pre-Chorus] I was patient Had all the patience in the world But you tested it And now [Chorus] Look at me now I'm up And look at you now You're not And look at me now I'm up And look at you now You're not [Bridge] So when you gon' listen? (Listen) When you gon' listen? (Listen) When you gon' listen? (Listen) When you gon' listen? (Listen) When you gon' listen? (Listen) When you gon' listen? (Listen) When you gon' listen? (Listen) When you gon' listen? (Listen) [Verse 3] Now you’re staring at the ceiling Counting every broken dream Blaming everybody else But you know it’s on you and me I tried to throw you a rope You chose to drown in your pride Now you’re standing in the ashes Of the bridges you set alight [Chorus] Look at me now I’m up And look at you now You’re not I gave you my hand My love But all that you gave Was loss So look at me now I’m up And look at you now You’re not