Swallow It

Album: Flamingo (2010)
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  • Seek out the light between
    Time and confusion glowing up ahead
    Instead of slipping through
    You bit off more, much more than you could chew

    You could not swallow it
    No, baby you're not ready
    Slow down and take the time to evolve
    You could not swallow it
    No, baby you're not ready
    Slow down

    We had a lot to learn
    Table manners and grace, how to wait your turn
    When time came to clear your slate
    You had too much, had too much on your plate

    You could not swallow it
    No, baby you're not ready
    Slow down and take the time to evolve
    You could not swallow it
    No, baby you're not ready now
    Slow down

    Take your medicine and crawl before you walk
    Think it through before you open your mouth to talk
    Be an advocate of joy
    Find your little heart's desire

    And follow it
    Whoa, baby you're not ready
    Slow down and take the time to evolve
    You could not swallow it
    No, baby you're not ready
    Slow down
    Baby, you're not ready

    You could not swallow it
    No, baby you're not ready
    Slow down and take the time to evolve
    You could not swallow it
    No, baby you're not ready now
    Slow down

    No no, no no
    Don't be afraid
    This is your year
    It's gonna be all right
    You're a performer
    Just take your time
    But not too much time
    No no, no no Writer/s: BRANDON FLOWERS
    Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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