Don't Lie

Album: Modern Vampires of the City (2013)
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  • One look sent knees to the ground
    Young bloods can't be settling down
    Young hearts need the pressure to pound
    So hold me close my baby

    Don't lie, I want 'em to know
    God's loves die young, is he ready to go?
    It's the last time running through snow
    Where the vaults are full and the fire is bold

    I want to know, does it bother you?
    The low click of a ticking clock
    There's a lifetime right in front of you
    And everyone I know

    Young Turks, young Saturday nights
    Young hips shouldn't break on the ice
    Old flames, they can warm you tonight
    So keep it cool, my baby

    Don't lie, I want 'em to know
    Got love feelings and the tournament's gold
    It's the last time running through snow
    Where the vaults are full and the fire is bold

    I want to know, does it bother you?
    The low click of a ticking clock
    There's a headstone right in front of you
    And everyone I know

    Don't lie, I'm want 'em to know
    God's loves die young, are you ready to go?
    It's the last time running through snow
    'Cause the fire can't last and the winter's cold

    I want to know, does it bother you?
    The low click of a ticking clock
    There's a lifetime right in front of you
    And everyone I know Writer/s: Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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  • Heather from Newark, OhI love this song! I think it's their best. The violins and the ticking clock are great. The song is so haunting and sad.
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