The Cranberries

Turn Away

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Turn away, turn away
From me, from me
And I pray, yes I pray
For thee, for thee, for thee
Another world, wrapped up,
Inside of all the pain
And I hope, and I pray
That the pain goes away
Yes I pray, yes I pray, yes I pray
Turn away, turn away
From me, from me
And I pray, yes I pray
For thee, for thee, for thee
Turn away, turn away
From me, from me
And I pray, yes I pray
For thee, for thee, for thee

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2002-06-02 08:39:01

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by goodriddance

23y ago

Excellent song. 2 incredible thumbs up. :D

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by didiercollard

21y ago

Amazing. Definitely my favorite of the complete sessions songs...except for possibly "So Cold in Ireland." I really don't know why they didn't include it on the album.

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