This Is a Rebel Song (Sinead O'Connor cover)

No Use For A Name

[girl:]

I love you my hard englishman
Your rage is like a fist in my womb
Can't you forgive what you think I've done
And love me, I'm your woman

And I desire you my hard englishman
And there is no more natural thing
So why should I not get loving
Don't be cold englishman

[guy & girl:]

How come you never said you love me
In all the time you've known me
How come you never say you're sorry

[girl:]

I do

Oh please talk to me englishman
What good will shutting me out get done
Meanwhile crazies are killing our sons
Oh listen, englishman

I've honored you hard englishman
Now I am calling your heart to my own
Oh let glorious love be done
Be truthful englishman

[guy & girl:]

How come you never said you love me
In all the time you've known me
How come you never say you're sorry

[girl:]

I do
I do


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    fine, my lyrics are off on this translation...at least i tried. I'll either submit the corrections, or...go read the other one. I apologize for my clumsiness

    Alucardon June 06, 2002   Link

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