Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
I had a feeling once
That you and I
Could tell each other everything
For two months
But even with our oath
With truth on our side
When you turn away from me
It's not right
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
My revolution thoughts
Your little arrows of desire
I want to trace them to the source
And the wire
But it's not useful now
Since we've both made up our minds
You're gonna watch out for yourself
And so will I
I think you're a contra
And I think that you lied
Don't call me a contra
'Til you've tried
You wanted good schools and friends with pools
You're not a contra
You wanted rock and roll, complete control
Well, I don't know
Never pick sides
Never choose between two
Well, I just wanted you
I just wanted you
You said, "Never pick sides
Never choose between two"
But I just wanted you
I just wanted you
I think you're a contra
And I think that you lied
Don't call me a contra
'Til you've tried
That you and I
Could tell each other everything
For two months
But even with our oath
With truth on our side
When you turn away from me
It's not right
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
My revolution thoughts
Your little arrows of desire
I want to trace them to the source
And the wire
But it's not useful now
Since we've both made up our minds
You're gonna watch out for yourself
And so will I
I think you're a contra
And I think that you lied
Don't call me a contra
'Til you've tried
You wanted good schools and friends with pools
You're not a contra
You wanted rock and roll, complete control
Well, I don't know
Never pick sides
Never choose between two
Well, I just wanted you
I just wanted you
You said, "Never pick sides
Never choose between two"
But I just wanted you
I just wanted you
I think you're a contra
And I think that you lied
Don't call me a contra
'Til you've tried
Lyrics submitted by Shaedyn, edited by kevinuriza, BbyGma, Jate
I Think Ur A Contra Lyrics as written by Rostam Batmanglij Ezra Koenig
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