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Album: It's Not Me, It's You (2009)
Charted: 14
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  • When she was 22 the future looked bright
    But she's nearly 30 now and she's out every night
    I see that look in her face she's got that look in her eye
    She's thinking how did I get here and wondering why

    It's sad but it's true how society says
    Her life is already over (over)
    There's nothing to do and there's nothing to say
    Until the man of her dreams comes along picks her up and puts her over his shoulder (shoulder)
    It seems so unlikely in this day and age

    She's got an alright job but it's not a career
    Wherever she thinks about it, it brings her to tears
    Cause all she wants is a boyfriend
    She gets one-night stands
    She's thinking how did I get here
    I'm doing all that I can

    It's sad but it's true how society says
    Her life is already over (over)
    There's nothing to do and there's nothing to say
    Until the man of her dreams comes along picks her up and puts her over his shoulder (shoulder)
    It seems so unlikely in this day and age

    It's sad but it's true how society says
    Her life is already over (over)
    There's nothing to do and there's nothing to say
    Until the man of her dreams comes along picks her up and puts her over his shoulder (shoulder)
    It seems so unlikely in this day and age Writer/s: Gregory Kurstin, Lily Allen
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 3

  • Bella from Essex, United Kingdomthis is officially the best song ever! Lily- You Rock!
  • Theresa from Murfreesboro, TnThis song has a cool rock/jazz feel to it. Lily Allen is wildly talented.
  • Jessica from Bloomfield , NjLily Allen is amazing
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