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He didn't cry on a safari
In over his knees
He couldn't leave a finer life
Always hugging the ground
And crying out for me
He didn't cry on a safari
In over his knees
He couldn't leave the flock, he couldn't leave
Always hugging the man
And crying out for me
In over his knees
He couldn't leave a finer life
Always hugging the ground
And crying out for me
He didn't cry on a safari
In over his knees
He couldn't leave the flock, he couldn't leave
Always hugging the man
And crying out for me
Lyrics submitted by thegreenquetzal
Safari Lyrics as written by Kim Deal
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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@misterguitar91 <br /> She knew that marriage was wrong from jump.<br /> She did him a favor.<br /> <br /> Only other "lone wolves" understand. Great interpretation MG.
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