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Susanne Sundfør

Dear John,

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Dear John, Lyrics

Verse 1:
I think that maybe it's time for me to go home soon
I've been travelling around the world just to follow you
Now I know that you're afraid that I might turn away from you

The waves are ebbing and flowing
All the thousand stars they'll one day stop glowing
The universe is waiting for just another transformation

Refrain:
This is the answer I am giving you
I am honest when I say that I love you,
But it doesn't matter
It doesn't matter
If I should ever turn away from you

Verse 2:
I've seen blood on the hands of an innocent nation
I've seen endless wars and endless desperation
Professors are patiently observing just another generation

Refrain:
This is the answer I am giving you
I am honest when I say that I love you,
But it doesn't matter
It doesn't matter
If I should ever turn away from you

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chamoses On Oct 01, 2008

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Chamoses

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2008-10-01 00:09:17

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