We were too wasted to close the window
Friends and family looking in to my only hiding place
The rhythm of a strangers skin

Infidel to die for
What I am doing
Will happen in the morning
When the mirror won't recognize me

He holds a certain gesture
When we're loving to ask each other
Do you want it
Do you want me
I want it, it is you
You are where I want to be

Who is he
Oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
I can drive
Twist
Who is she
Oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
When I can drive
Twist

Somebody put me back in school
I forget everything
I used to know
How to leave the boy behind
Without having to watch him go

Infidel to die for
What I am doing
Will happen in the morning
When the mirror won't recognize me

He holds a certain gesture
When we're loving to ask each other
Do you want it
Do you want me
I want it, it is you
You are where I want to be

Who is he
Circumstantial, oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
I can drive
Twist
Who is she
Circumstantial
Oh
Why would I
Do
Hitch a ride
The
When I can drive
Twist

Circumstantial
Do the twist...


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The Twist Lyrics as written by James Shaw Emily Haines

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    such a beautiful song.

    PosterOfAGirlon March 25, 2006   Link

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