Party Fears Two

The Divine Comedy

I'll have a shower
And then phone my brother up
Within the hour
I'll smash another cup

Please don't start saying that
Or I'll start believing you
If I start believing you
I'll know that this party fears two

And what if this party fears two?
The alcohol loves you while turning you blue
View it from here
From closer to near, awake me

Don't turn around
I won't have to look at you
And what's not found
Is all that I see in you

My manners are failing me
I'm left feeling ugly
And you say it's wonderful
To live with, I never will

So what if this party fears two?
The alcohol loves you while turning you blue
View it from here
From closer to near, awake me

I'm standing still
And you say I dress too well
Still standing still
I might but it's hard to tell

Even a slight remark
Makes no sense and turns to shark
Have I done something wrong?
What's wrong is wrong, it's always wrong

I'll have a shower
And then phone my brother up
Within the hour
I'll smash another cup


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Party Fears Two Lyrics as written by Billy Mackenzie Alan Peter Rankine

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    This was originally recorded by The Associates back in 1982. Sorry, but I do prefer the original.

    Wyrmon October 10, 2007   Link

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