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2017 Lyrics by Benedikt

Why Are You Dreaming?

2023

[Verse 1]
You called me up when your mind was on the run
I thought the sunrise would heal it
And when you laughed, I could feel it in my bones
I should have known you were bleeding

[Verse 2]
I fear the rain and the thought of going home
I did not know death was calling
And when you drowned, I could feel it in my lungs
I always thought you were floating

[Chorus]
You tore it apart and built it again
When we were alone, oh-ooh
A couple of years before it went down
I was never around, oh-ooh
I think I just grew away from a few
Of your uglier insides, oh-ooh

[Post-Chorus]
But when I look back
I know you were tired, I know you were tired
When I look back
I know you were tired, I know you were tired

[Verse 3]
Five years of grief and the world is burning up
I don't think you would believe it
That sky is gray and their blind is with their guns
I fear them all when I'm dreaming

[Chorus]
You tore it apart and built it again
When we were alone, oh-ooh
A couple of years before it went down
I was never around, oh-ooh
I think I just grew away from a few
Of your uglier insides, oh-ooh

[Post-Chorus]
But when I look back
I know you were tired, I know you were tired
When I look back
I know you were tired, I know you were tired
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About “2017” by Benedikt

Read the complete lyrics to "2017" by Benedikt from the album "Why Are You Dreaming?" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Indie Folk, Independent, Pop.

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"2017" is credited to Benedikt. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"2017" appears on "Why Are You Dreaming?" in 2023.

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