Ghost lights on the water almost makes you shiver
black dog at 4am oh baby just surrender
When you’ve had enough all this entertainment
come to me and i’ll slip you the answer

take the long road when in doubt
take the long road and you’ll find your way out
keep the needle spinning round
find a place and just lay your body down
find a place and just lay your body down

Headlights, alarm bells always kept you moving
red sun sets and daydreams baby just you keep em coming
When you’ve had enough of all of your creations
come to me and i’ll show you the river

take the long road when in doubt
take the long road and you’ll find your way out
keep the needle spinning round
find a place and just lay your body down
find a place and just lay your body down

and you hide
and you hide yourself away
and you hide
and you hide yourself away

take the long road when in doubt
take the long road and you’ll find your way out
keep the needle spinning round
find a place and just lay your body down
find a place and just lay your body down
find a place and just lay your body down


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    I don't BELIEVE this song wasn't up before! It has to be one of my favorite Fratellis songs. I love the way the chorus gets so dark and dirty and drags you in.

    Perplexion September 15, 2008   Link

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