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Black Flies Lyrics by Ben Howard

Every Kingdom (Deluxe)

2011

[Verse 1]
Black flies on the windowsill
That we are
That we are
That we are to know
Winter stole summer's thrill
And the river's cracked and cold
See the sky is no man's land
A darkened plume to stay
Hope here needs a humble hand
Not a fox found in your place
[Chorus]
And no man is an island, oh this I know
But can't you see, oh?
Maybe you were the ocean, when I was just a stone
[Verse 2]
Black flies on the windowsill
That we are
That we are
That we are to hold
Comfort came against my will
And every story must grow old
Still I'll be a traveler
A gypsy's reins to face
But the road is wearier
With that fool found in your place
[Chorus]
And no man is an island, oh this I know
But can't you see, oh?
Maybe you were the ocean, when I was just a stone
And no man is an island, oh this I know
But can't you see, oh?
Maybe you were the ocean, when I was just a stone
So here we are
[Outro]
And I don't wanna beg your pardon
And I don't wanna ask you why
But if I was to go my own way
Would I have to pass you by?
And I don't wanna beg your pardon
And I don't wanna ask you why
But if I was to go my own way
Would I have to pass you by?
Credits
Ben Howard

Ben Howard

About “Black Flies” by Ben Howard

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"Black Flies" is credited to Ben Howard. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Black Flies" appears on "Every Kingdom (Deluxe)" in 2011.

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