Deadlines And Commitments Lyrics

Lyric discussion by WillyLoman 

Cover art for Deadlines And Commitments lyrics by Killers, The

This song is an "homage to" or a rip off 70's rock songs. The very title is a famous line from Bob Segers "Against the Wind".

Here's a few more references either being stolen or being paid tribute to:

The line "simple twist of fate" is the title of a song from Bob Dylan's blood on the tracks record. The line "If you should find romance go one and take that chance" is a nod to Steve Winwood's "While You see a Chance". "All you've got to do is call" is James Taylor's "You've got a Friend".

A few quick google searches will probably reveal some others.

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