A little bit closer,
I know you're not bashful
There, now that's not so bad, is it?
So what was that secret?
What did that prick whisper to you?
Was it playful and flirty
Or degrading and dirty?
I know you like it both ways
So -- what did he say?
To make you so goddamn defiant
So fucking triumphant

Relations, in direct competition
Domination
The players, disguised as the lovers
The best friend
A game of who needs who the worst

A little bit closer
Your lipstick is smudged, dear
Here, let me wipe that smirk off

A secret
But you couldn't keep it so secret
Relations, without hesitation
Or social tact

And as it occurred, it occurred to me
Who needs who?
Who needs who?

A little bit closer...
Closer...


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The Game of Who Needs Who the Worst Lyrics as written by Matthew Ryan Maginn Clint Frederick Schnase

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    this song is jesus

    Inharmswayon May 19, 2002   Link
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    amen to that

    .terrie.on June 07, 2002   Link
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    this is so great. the lyrics are so strong...

    emo_is_just_a_labelon June 09, 2002   Link
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    ugh i wish i could say i couldn't relate to this.

    title trackon June 10, 2002   Link
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    this song is really made of "quality" lyrics..even though im a girl -- in a way i can relate to this song

    Good As Goldon June 15, 2002   Link
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    I need my medicine the most.

    big_dick_101on June 15, 2002   Link
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    could someone give me some artists that cursive sounds similar to?

    dontcryemoboyon June 16, 2002   Link
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    if you go to audiogalaxy.com and type in an artist in the search box, sometimes underneath the artists name after it finds it it tells you what other people also liked if they like this band. for instance, if you type in From Autumn to Ashes, the other bands they list are Poison the Well, Thursday, and Hopesfall. Well, I always find that usefull when lookin for new bands.

    Cursive makes me cry.

    -eyes shut tight, fingers forever crossed-

    tylenolon June 16, 2002   Link
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    This song is hella nice. and that's a good question, too. in an S&M or fem./masc. dom relationship, who needs who? sorta scray towards the end though...

    SunshineGirl21827on June 17, 2002   Link
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    its people like big_dick_101 that ruin this whole damn experience. you've fucked the page, you damn bastard.

    this song is too good for stupid people like that.

    dresariion June 17, 2002   Link

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