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Bridges can be costly, but some tolls dearly cost. Bridges are for crossing, but some things must not cross. Standing with your comrades gives you courage to the bone Standing by yourself you feel alone... And you have to hold the line here all alone! On the bridge...
On the bridge, Where life is short, but moments stretch so long! On the bridge: You can’t go back, you know you can’t go on...
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