Columbia Law Revue

This Firm

to "This Love" by Maroon 5

I was so young I did not realize
That working here came with a price
Now I work until sunrise
Every day when I walk out the door
Dream of coming back no more
But always I return

(chorus)
This firm has taken its toll on me
I want to leave, but I know I am owned
I wish that I could just quit this place
But I have no choice until I have paid back all my loans

I tried to go the public interest route
Never thought I'd be a suit
But now my worst fears have come true
Kept taking loans like the money was free
I never thought each would mean
Another year stuck here

(chorus)

I'll do your doc review
And your bitch work for you
Even if I have to stay all night
But you beware the day
When I have no debts to pay
And I'll tell you what you can do
With this job that debt has forced me into

(chorus)

I've just finished paying off my debt
Now I can leave, but now I start to doubt
I'm used to this life I've made for me
I have a choice, and I choose to keep selling out

I was so high I did not recognize
The fire burning in her eyes
The chaos that controlled my mind
Whispered goodbye and she got on a plane
Never to return again
But always in my heart

(chorus)
This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
I have no choice 'cause I won't say goodbye anymore

I tried my best to feed her appetite
Keep her coming every night
So hard to keep her satisfied
Kept playing love like it was just a game
Pretending to feel the same
Then turn around and leave again

(chorus)

I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything's all right
My pressure on your hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
'Cause I know that's what you want me to do

(chorus)

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
I have no choice 'cause I won't say goodbye anymore

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