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Post your favorite Madonna lyrics! I traded fame for love
Without a second thought It all became a silly a game Some things cannot be bought I got exactly what I asked for Wanted it so badly Running, rushing back for more I suffered fools so gladly And now I find I've changed my mind Chorus: The face of you My substitute for love My substitute for love Should I wait for you My substitute for love My substitute for love I traveled round the world Looking for a home I found myself in crowded rooms Feeling so alone I had so many lovers Who settled for the thrill Of basking in my spotlight I never felt so happy | |
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Best Madonna song ever. | |
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To have and not to hold
So hot, yet so cold My heart is in your hand And yet you never stand Close enough for me to have my way To love but not to keep To laugh, not to weep Your eyes, they go right through And yet you never do Anything to make me want to stay Chorus: Like a moth to a flame Only I am to blame What can I do? I go straight to you I've been told You're to have, not to hold To look but not to see To kiss but never be The object of your desire I'm walking on a wire And there's no one at all To break my fall (chorus) You're to have, not to hold You're to have, not to hold (chorus) You're to have, not to hold You're to have, not to hold You're to have, not to hold To break my heart | |
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These first two songs were written about her mother's death (when Madonna was 5) and the subsequent withdrawal of her father.
Oh Father It's funny that way, you can get used To the tears and the pain What a child will believe You never loved me Chorus: You can't hurt me now I got away from you, I never thought I would You can't make me cry, you once had the power I never felt so good about myself Seems like yesterday I lay down next to your boots and I prayed For your anger to end Oh Father I have sinned (Chorus) Oh Father you never wanted to live that way You never wanted to hurt me Why am I running away (repeat) Maybe someday When I look back I'll be able to say You didn't mean to be cruel Somebody hurt you too (Chorus) ===== "Mother And Father" is the sequel to "Oh Father". People bitched about the simplicity of the lyrics, but in it Madonna sings from the perspective of a child - her perspective as a 5-year-old without a mother, and so the lyrics of the first verse are appropriately childlike. Mother And Father There was a time I was happy in my life There was a time I believed I'd live forever There was a time I prayed to Jesus Christ There was a time I had a mother It was nice Nobody else would ever take the place of you Nobody else could do the things that you could do No one else I guess could hurt me like you did I didn't understand, I was just a kid [Bridge:] Oh mother, why aren't you here with me No one else saw the things that you could see I'm trying hard to dry my tears Yes father, you know I'm not so free [Chorus:] I've got to give it up Find someone to love me I've got to let it go Find someone that I can care for I've got to give it up Find someone to love me I've got to let it go Find someone that I can care for There was a time I was happy in my life There was a time I believed I'd live forever There was a time I prayed to Jesus Christ There was a time I had a mother It was nice [bridge] [chorus] My mother died when I was five And all I did was sit and cry I cried and cried and cried all day Until the neighbors went away They couldn't take my loneliness I couldn't take their phoniness My father had to go to work I used to think he was a jerk I didn't know his heart was broken And not another word was spoken He became a shadow of The father I was dreaming of I made a vow that I would never need Another person ever Turned my heart into a cage A victim of a kind of rage I gotta give it up [repeat twice] [chorus] Find someone that I can care for Find someone that I can care for I've got to give it up [repeat five times] I've got to let it go I've got to give it up Oh mother, oh father I've got to give it up I gotta give it up [repeat six times] ===== There's a bitterness in "Till Death Do Us Part" that really stays with you. Written about her marriage to Sean. Till Death Do Us Part Our luck is running out of time You're not in love with me anymore I wish that it would change, but it won't if you don't Our luck is running out of time You're not in love with me anymore I wish that it would change, but it won't 'cause you don't love me no more You need so much but not from me Turn your back in my hour of need Well something's wrong but you pretend you don't see I think I interrupt your life When you laugh it cuts me just like a knife I'm not your friend, I'm just you little wife Our luck is running out of time You're not in love with me anymore I wish that it would change, but it won't if you don't Our luck is running out of time You're not in love with me anymore I wish that it would change, but it won't 'cause you don't love me no more The bruises, they will fade away You hit so hard with the things you say I will not stay to watch your hate as it grows You are not in love with someone else You don't even love yourself Still I wish you'd ask me not to go They never laugh not like before She takes the keys, he breaks the door She cannot stay here anymore He's not in love with her anymore He takes a drink, she goes inside He starts to scream, the vases fly He wishes that she wouldn't cry He's not in love with her anymore He makes demands, she draws the line He starts the fight, she starts to lie But what is truth when something dies He's not in love with her anymore She's had enough, she says the end But she'll come back, she knows it then A chance to start it all again Till death do us part ===== [This message was edited Fri Apr 23 8:55:53 2004 by VoicesCarry] | |
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Nothing Fails
written by Madonna, Guy Sigsworth, and Jem Griffiths ----- I'm in love with you, you silly thing Anyone can see What is it with you, you silly thing Just take it from me It was not a chance meeting Feel my heart beating You're the one You could take all this, take it away I'd still have it all 'Cause I've climbed the tree of life, and that is why No longer scared if I fall When I get lost in space I can return to this place 'Cause, you're the one Nothing fails No more fears Nothing fails You washed away my tears Nothing fails No more fears Nothing fails Nothing fails I'm not religious But I feel so moved Makes me want to pray Pray you'll always be here I'm not religious But I feel such love Makes me want to pray When I get lost in space I can return to this place 'Cause you're the one [I'm not religious] [But I feel so moved, mmm] [I'm not religious] [Makes me wanna pray] I'm not religious [I'm not religious] But I feel so moved Makes me want to pray [But I feel so moved, mmm] Pray you'll always be here I'm not religious [I'm not religious] But I feel such love Makes me want to pray [Makes me wanna pray] [I'm not religious] I'm not religious, but it makes me wanna pray [But I feel so moved, mmm] Makes me wanna pray [I'm not religious] I'm not religious, but it makes me wanna pray [Makes me wanna pray] Makes me wanna pray [I'm not religious] [But I feel so moved, mmm] Makes me wanna pray [I'm not religious] [Makes me wanna pray] Makes me wanna Nothing fails No more fears Nothing fails You washed away my tears Nothing fails No more fears Nothing fails This song probably best sums up my feelings for a girl that I'm dating right now, like almost no other song ever has. ----- [This message was edited Fri Apr 23 8:52:38 2004 by JediMaster] Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended, for the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones. (Ecclesiastes 7:9) | |
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VoicesCarry said: Oh Father
I've got Father issues and that song gets me every time. Till Death Do Us Part I think I interrupt your life When you laugh it cuts me just like a knife I'm not your friend, I'm just you little wife The bruises, they will fade away You hit so hard with the things you say I will not stay to watch your hate as it grows You are not in love with someone else You don't even love yourself Still I wish you'd ask me not to go They never laugh not like before She takes the keys, he breaks the door She cannot stay here anymore He's not in love with her anymore He takes a drink, she goes inside He starts to scream, the vases fly He wishes that she wouldn't cry He's not in love with her anymore He makes demands, she draws the line He starts the fight, she starts to lie But what is truth when something dies He's not in love with her anymore She's had enough, she says the end But she'll come back, she knows it then A chance to start it all again Till death do us part ===== There's a bitterness in "Till Death Do Us Part" that really stays with you. Those words just KILL me. Powerful stuff. I agree, the way she says "Til Death Do Us Part"... It's like shes saying it through her teeth. That's another thing about Madonna, when her lyrics are simple, very ofter her delivery is what does the trick. | |
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JediMaster said: Nothing fails
This song probably best sums up my feelings for a girl that I'm dating right now, like almost no other song ever has. The same thing applies to the one I love. Perfect song. | |
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GangstaFam said: JediMaster said: Nothing fails
This song probably best sums up my feelings for a girl that I'm dating right now, like almost no other song ever has. The same thing applies to the one I love. Perfect song. It really is. Easily the best track on American Life. Right up there with "Drowned World/Substitute For Love" IMHO. Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended, for the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones. (Ecclesiastes 7:9) | |
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And a favourite album track, "In This Life". Powerful song about a friend who died of AIDS. Contrast this with Janet's "Together Again" to see the difference between them.
In This Life Sitting on a park bench Thinking about a friend of mine He was only 23 Gone before he had his time It came without a warning Didn't want his friends to see him cry He knew the day was dawning And I didn't have a chance to say goodbye [Chorus:] In this life I loved you most of all What for? 'Cause now you're gone and I have to ask myself What for? What for? Driving down the boulevard Thinking about a man I knew He was like a father to me Nothing in the world that he wouldn't do Taught me to respect myself Said that we're all made of flesh and blood Why should he be treated differently Shouldn't matter who you choose to love [chorus] [Intermediate:] People pass by and I wonder who's next Who determines, who knows best Is there a lesson I'm supposed to learn in this case Ignorance is not bliss [chorus] [intermediate] Have you ever watched your best friend die (what for) Have you ever watched a grown man cry (what for) Some say that life isn't fair (what for) I say that people just don't care (what for) They'd rather turn the other way (what for) And wait for this thing to go away (what for) Why do we have to pretend (what for) Some day I pray it will end I hope it's in this life I hope it's in this life time [repeat] | |
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JediMaster said: GangstaFam said: The same thing applies to the one I love. Perfect song. It really is. Easily the best track on American Life. Right up there with "Drowned World/Substitute For Love" IMHO. You're so cool, Jedi. | |
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Something To Remember
Seems I've played the game for much too long I let people buy my love and I Never got to sing my songs for you. I had all my bets laid all on you Set your stakes too high, you're bound to lose. In the game of love you pay your dues. Say that happiness cannot be measured, And a little pain can bring you all life's little pleasures. What a joke. Chorus: I was not your woman, I was not your friend, But you gave me something to remember. No other man said love yourself Nobody else can. We weren't meant to be, At least not in this lifetime, But you gave me something to remember. I hear you still say, "Love yourself". I had all my bets laid all on you Set your stakes too high, you're bound to lose. In the game of love I've paid my dues. Guess I'm waiting for my place in your sun, Wish I had the chance to know you and it wasn't stormy weather. What a shame, who's to blame? | |
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JediMaster said: Nothing Fails
written by Madonna, Guy Sigsworth, and Jem Griffiths ----- I'm in love with you, you silly thing Anyone can see What is it with you, you silly thing Just take it from me It was not a chance meeting Feel my heart beating You're the one You could take all this, take it away I'd still have it all 'Cause I've climbed the tree of life, and that is why No longer scared if I fall When I get lost in space I can return to this place 'Cause, you're the one Nothing fails No more fears Nothing fails You washed away my tears Nothing fails No more fears Nothing fails Nothing fails I'm not religious But I feel so moved Makes me want to pray Pray you'll always be here I'm not religious But I feel such love Makes me want to pray I LOVE how this song builds up. Gives me chills everytime. | |
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Many believe this song is about a rape victim, although the lyrics are ambiguous and open to interpretation.
Live To Tell I have a tale to tell Sometimes it gets so hard to hide it well I was not ready for the fall Too blind to see the writing on the wall… A man can tell a thousand lies I’ve learned my lesson well Hope I live to tell the secrets I have learned, till then It will burn inside of me… I know where beauty lives I’ve seen it once I know the warmth she gives The light that you could never see… It shines inside, you can’t take that from me… A man can tell a thousand lies I’ve learned my lesson well Hope I live to tell the secrets I have learned, till then It will burn inside of me… The truth is never far behind You kept it hidden well If I live to tell the secrets I knew then Will I ever have a chance again ? If I ran away, I’d never have the strength to go very far How would they hear the beating of my heart ? Will it grow cold the secrets that I hide ? Will I grow old ? How would they hear ? What would they learn ? How would they know ? A man can tell a thousand lies I’ve learned my lesson well Hope I live to tell the secrets I have learned, till then It will burn inside of me… The truth is never far behind You kept it hidden well If I live to tell the secrets I knew then Will I ever have a chance again ? A man can tell a thousand lies I’ve learned my lesson well Hope I live to tell the secrets I have learned, till then It will burn inside of me… ===== The video only enhances this song's content. Bad Girl Something's missing and I don't know why I always feel the need to hide my feelings from you Is it me or you that I'm afraid of I tell myself I'll show you what I'm made of Can't bring myself to let you go Don't want to cause you any pain But I love you just the same And you'll always be my baby In my heart I know we've come apart And I don't know where to start What can I do I don't wanna feel blue Bad girl drunk by six Kissing someone else's lips Smoked too many cigarettes today I'm not happy when I act this way Bad girl drunk by six Kissing some kind stranger's lips Smoked too many cigarettes today I'm not happy I'm not happy Something's happened and I can't go back I fall apart every time you hand your heart out to me What happens now I know I don't deserve you I wonder how I'm ever gonna hurt you Can't bring myself to let you go I don't want to cause you any pain But I love you just the same And you'll always be my baby In my heart I know we've come apart And I don't know where to start What can I do I don't wanna feel blue Bad girl drunk by six Kissing someone else's lips Smoked too many cigarettes today I'm not happy when I act this way Bad girl drunk by six Kissing some kind stranger's lips Smoked too many cigarettes today I'm not happy I'm not happy... this way I don't want to cause you any pain But I love you just the same And you'll always be my baby In my heart I know we've come apart And I don't know where to start What can I do I don't wanna feel blue Bad girl drunk by six Kissing someone else's lips Smoked too many cigarettes today I'm not happy when I act this way Bad girl drunk by six Kissing someone else's lips Smoked too many cigarettes today I'm not happy when I act this way I'm not happy... this way I'm not happy this way Kissing some kind stranger's lips [This message was edited Fri Apr 23 9:05:34 2004 by VoicesCarry] | |
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The one about Anna Friel. | |
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Fuck, this song meant so much to me at the time. So freakin much.
This used to be my playground. This used to be my childhood dream. This used to be the place I ran to Whenever I was in need Of a friend. Why did it have to end? And why do they always say: "Don't look back. Keep your head held high, Don't ask them why Because life is short. And before you know You're feeling old And your heart is breaking." 'Don't hold on to the past' - Well that's too much to ask. (chorus) No regrets. But I wish that you Were here with me Well then - there's hope yet. I can see your face In our secret place; You're not just a memory. 'Say goodbye to yesterday' - Those are words I'll never say. This used to be my playground. This used to be our pride and joy This used to be the place we ran to That no one in the world could dare destroy. This used to be our playground. This used to be our childhood dream. This used to be the place we ran to; I wish you were standing here with me. This used to be our playground. This used to be our great escape. This used to be the place we ran to. This used to be our secret hiding place. This used to be our playground. This used to be our childhood dream. This used to be the place we ran to... The best things in life are always free. Wishing you were here with me. | |
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3bogs said: 'Don't hold on to the past' -
Well that's too much to ask. LOVE this line. | |
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Cloudbuster said: The one about Anna Friel.
I like that one too. | |
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VinaBlue said: Cloudbuster said: The one about Anna Friel.
I like that one too. | |
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Like hanky panky [hanky panky],
Nothing like a good spanky [good spanky]. Don't take out your handkerchiefs, I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky. Like hanky panky [hanky panky], Nothing like a good spanky [good spanky]. Don't take out your handkerchiefs, I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky guy. /peace Manki | |
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manki said: Like hanky panky [hanky panky],
Nothing like a good spanky [good spanky]. Don't take out your handkerchiefs, I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky. Like hanky panky [hanky panky], Nothing like a good spanky [good spanky]. Don't take out your handkerchiefs, I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky guy. /peace Manki There. U SO CRAZY!!! [This message was edited Fri Apr 23 14:38:58 2004 by VinaBlue] | |
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My name is Dita
I'll be your mistress tonight I'd like to put you in a trance If I take you from behind Push myself into your mind When you least expect it Will you try and reject it If I'm in charge and I treat you like a child Will you let yourself go wild Let my mouth go where it wants to Give it up, do as I say Give it up and let me have my way I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to ... I'd like to put you in a trance, all over Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body [repeat twice] Erotic, erotic Once you put your hand in the flame You can never be the same There's a certain satisfaction In a little bit of pain I can see you understand I can tell that you're the same If you're afraid, well rise above I only hurt the ones I love Give it up, do as I say Give it up and let me have my way I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to ... I'd like to put you in a trance, all over Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body [repeat twice] Erotic, erotic Erotica, romance I'd like to put you in a trance Erotica, romance Put your hands all over my body I don't think you know what pain is I don't think you've gone that way I could bring you so much pleasure I'll come to you when you say I know you want me I'm not gonna hurt you I'm not gonna hurt you, just close your eyes Erotic, erotic [repeat several times] Put your hands all over my body All over me, all over me Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance I'd like to put you in a trance Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance I like to do a different kind of Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance I'd like to put you in a trance Erotica, romance Put your hands all over my body Only the one that hurts you can make you feel better Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away ### Power of goodbye Your heart is not open so i must go the spell has been broken? I loved you so..... freedom comes when you learn to say no walk away you were my lesson i had to learn i was your fortress you hat to burn pain is a warning that something`s wrong i pray to god that it won`t be long i pray to god that it won`t be long There`s nothing left to try there`s no place left to hide There`s no greater power than the power of good-bye ,, the spell has been broken? I loved you so you were my lesson i had to learn i was your fortress There`s nothing left to cry there`s no place left to hide There`s no greater power than the power of good-bye there`s nothing left to lose there`s no more heart to bruise There`s no greater power than the power of good-bye learn to say good-bye i learn to say good-bye Let the rain come down...17 days.... | |
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purplegypsy said: If I take you from behind Push myself into your mind When you least expect it Will you try and reject it If I'm in charge and I treat you like a child Will you let yourself go wild Let my mouth go where it wants to That's fucken HOT. | |
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My favorite Madonna b-side, "Has To Be"
Breathe in Breathe out I say a little prayer How the Gods above Could be so unfair I know there's someone out there Waiting for me There must be someone out there There just has to be Go on Go on Don't sit there like a fool You've graduated from A different kind of school I know there's someone out there Waiting for me There must be someone out there There just has to be I know there's someone out there Waiting for me There must be someone out there There just has to be I should be glad that I'm alive It could have been much worse I might have never loved at all And never know what I am worth How the Gods above Could be so unfair I know there's someone out there Waiting for me There must be someone out there There just has to be I know there's someone out there Waiting for me There must be someone out there There just has to be | |
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purplegypsy said: My name is Dita
I'll be your mistress tonight I'd like to put you in a trance If I take you from behind Push myself into your mind When you least expect it Will you try and reject it If I'm in charge and I treat you like a child Will you let yourself go wild Let my mouth go where it wants to Give it up, do as I say Give it up and let me have my way I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to ... I'd like to put you in a trance, all over Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body [repeat twice] Erotic, erotic Once you put your hand in the flame You can never be the same There's a certain satisfaction In a little bit of pain I can see you understand I can tell that you're the same If you're afraid, well rise above I only hurt the ones I love Give it up, do as I say Give it up and let me have my way I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to ... I'd like to put you in a trance, all over Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body [repeat twice] Erotic, erotic Erotica, romance I'd like to put you in a trance Erotica, romance Put your hands all over my body I don't think you know what pain is I don't think you've gone that way I could bring you so much pleasure I'll come to you when you say I know you want me I'm not gonna hurt you I'm not gonna hurt you, just close your eyes Erotic, erotic [repeat several times] Put your hands all over my body All over me, all over me Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance I'd like to put you in a trance Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance I like to do a different kind of Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance I'd like to put you in a trance Erotica, romance Put your hands all over my body Only the one that hurts you can make you feel better Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away ### I think these are the better lyrics to Erotica they were used on the cd that came with the Sex book and the WO12"mix My name is Dita I'll be your mistress tonight I'll be your loved one darling Turn off the light I'll be your sorceress, your heart's magician I'm not a witch, I'm a love technician I'll be a guiding light in your darkest hour I'm gonna change your life, I'm like a poison flower Give it up, do as I say Give it up and let me have my way I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to ... Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body (repeat twice) All over me (repeat 3 times) We could use the cage I've got a lot of rope I'm not full of rage I'm full of hope This is not a crime and you're not on trial Bend over baby, I'm gonna make you smile Light the candles, 'til they're nice and soft And when they start to drip, I'm gonna get you off Give it up, do as I say Give it up and let me have my way I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to ... Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body (repeat twice) All over me (repeat 3 times) Give it up, do as I say Give up and let me have my way I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to ... I could bring you so much pleasure Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body (repeat twice) Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my ... Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body (repeat twice) All over me Only the one that hurts you can make you feel better Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away Eroti - ca You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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Sanctuary
(Spoken:) Surely whoever speaks to me in the right voice Him or her I shall follow Who needs the sun, when the rain's so full of life Who needs the sky It's here in your arms I want to be buried You are my sanctuary Who needs the sun, when the rain's so full of life Who needs the sky, when the ground's open wide It's here in your arms I want to be buried You are my sanctuary Who needs a smile, when a tear's so full of love Who needs a home, with the stars up above It's here in your heart I want to be carried You are my sanctuary Who needs the light, with the darkness in your eyes Who needs to sleep, with the stars in the sky It's here in your soul I want to be married You are my sanctuary (Spoken:) And the earth was void and empty And darkness was upon the face of the earth Is all of this pain so necessary You are my sanctuary (Spoken:) Surely whoever speaks to me in the right voice Him or her I shall follow As the water follows the moon, silently Who needs the sun [with fluid steps] Who needs the sky [around the globe] Who needs to sleep [I hear your voice] You are [you are] my sanctuary You are [you are, you are] You are [you are] my sanctuary | |
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