Devo

I Desire

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i pledge allegiance to the thought
that your love is all that matters
and your gestures have the power
to bring the whole world to its knees
don't let me torment you
don't let me bring you down
don't ever let me hurt you
don't let me fail because
i desire your attention
i desire your perfect love
i desire nothing more (than this)
(or less)
to give you happiness
could become a lifetime goal
a smile i might bring you
is more important than world peace
i pledge allegiance to the fact
that you're wise to walk away
for nothing is more dangerous
than desire when it's wrong

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weezerific:cutlery On Mar 30, 2002

Whip It

Mongoloid

Gut Feeling/(Slap Your Mammy)

Freedom Of Choice

Jocko Homo

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2002-03-30 01:35:02

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by drspyderx

21y ago

These lyrics were from the pen of John Hinckley Jr.

"I Desire," which has lyrics lifted from John Hinckley Jr.'s love letter to Jodie Foster. (taken from http://www.erikm.musicpoint.com)

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by Marcus Wulf

18y ago

Yea! Yet another Devo Classic.

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