And if you're hurting
I will replace the noise
With silence instead
Flushing out your head

If you like it violent
We can play rough and tumble
Fall into bed
And I won't breathe so you can recover

When you're in pieces
Just follow the echo of my voice
It's okay
Tune into that frequency

Don't fight your reflex
Embrace the instinct
You can feel your way
Through the bed and weak face in the end

'Cause it breaks my heart
That we live this way
I know people need love
'Cause them people never play the game

And we talk the talk
We communicate
And them people need love
Those people never play the game

Pleasure for pleasure
The tease is consequence
Enough for a fall
But I know you love to take a risk

The past is weakness
Don't beg the question
When the answer is war
There are moments when I'm overcome

'Cause it breaks my heart
That we live this way
I know people need love
'Cause them people never play the game

And we talk the talk
We communicate
Them people need love
Those people never play the game

And it breaks my heart
And it breaks my heart
People need love


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Spit It Out Lyrics as written by Chris Corner

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    I think that the line "Don't beg the question when the answer is war" means, that most people are afraid of rejection. When they are in love with somebody, they are afraid of telling him/her because there is the possibilty that they don't return their love. Sorry for the bad english btw. I'm swiss

    LadyLazaruson October 09, 2007   Link

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