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Disguises

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I used to know everything about you
But today when I tried to point you out to one of my friends
I picked the wrong girl again
Can’t see you in the crowd anymore
I think it’s you but I can’t be sure
You’re wearing disguises
Occasionally a girl suprises me when she turns out to be you
Wearing disguises
I don’t think you want me to see you ever again
Yesterday I saw you dressed as a flower bed
Last week you had a wig on your head
Mis-directed traffic in the street
And your shoes were too big for your feet
You’re wearing disguises
Occasionally a girl suprises me when she turns out to be you
Wearing disguises

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planetearth On Apr 12, 2004

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by SmithersJones87

17y ago

Old Who cover.... brings to mind a relationship slowly fading and breaking down for me.

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