Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)

Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)

Have you ever found a person that somehow made you feel complete? I did and for awhile I was the happiest that I've ever been. Unfortunately, like all good things in my life, it ended and I felt that I had lost everything. The title alone describes the relationship quite well in itself, but the words also reflect my feelings, if anyone were to look at me now, they would see that I am virtually nothing but an "empty space". I've been hollowed out by my experiences and I wonder if that void will ever be filled again.

How can I just let you walk away, just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all

How can you just walk away from me, when all I can do is watch you leave
Cos we've shared the laughter and the pain, and even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all

So take a look at me now, 'cos there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me, just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now, 'cos there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against all odds and that's what I've got to face

I wish I could just make you turn around, turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you, so many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all

So take a look at me now, 'cos there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me, just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now, 'cos there's just an empty space
But to wait for you, well that's all I can do and that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now, 'cos I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
That's the chance I've got to take, oh, oho

Just take a look at me now

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