Truth

Bloc Party

Was it something that you felt? (Not certain of it)
Was it something that you meant? (Not wrong about it)
Do you remember who you were before?
I picked you up, on West forty-four

You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you

I was only playing nice ('cause I wanted something)
I was only listening (I was on the mend then)
Giving your light to nameless boys
Giving that light to anyone

You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you
You should know the truth, you should know the truth, you

Was I shady and obscene?
Was it the worst it had ever been?
Do you remember what you had to do
Before I saw something in you?

From the start, I made it clear
I could only try to be sincere
And if that failed I would keep my word
Oh, what's wrong with being kept, my love?

You deserve the truth, You deserve the truth, you
You deserve the truth, You deserve the truth, you
You deserve the truth, You deserve the truth, you
You deserve the truth, You deserve the truth, you, you


Lyrics submitted by darkfrankhs, edited by PartlyBloc

You Should Know the Truth Lyrics as written by Kele Okereke Justin Harris

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    It was the truth That fell from these lips It blinded us And then the darkness left

    I am yours now Respectfully I am yours now Truthfully

    It burnt the stain Left on my mind Our hearts they beat A quarter tone apart

    I am yours now Respectfully Why can’t I do it? You complete me

    Our kind is hard to find And if it will be It will be with you

    I am yours now Respectfully I am yours now Truthfully

    chris92300on August 31, 2012   Link

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