How, in every visible way, you shine
As if the stars in your wake align
Almost impossible to malign

But just below where you shine, you burn
Although I know it, I never learn
Just goes to show that I can't discern

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Aluminum to me
Aluminium to some
You can shine like silver all you want
But you're just Aluminum
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Illuminating just what you want to show
You'd never rust, but I'd never know
You can't be trusted, I can't let go

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Every time you're here, I forget
When you leave, you leave only regret
Every time you're here, I forget
Everything

You're so lightweight, how can you survive?
Recycling moments from others' lives
You're not as precious as you contrive

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Yeah, you're just Aluminum