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Surface Lyrics by Bonobo

Migration

2017

[Intro]
Lately I've been paper-thin
So, why can't I fly?
Why can't I move with the wind on a whim?

[Verse 1]
I saw a side of you I never knew
But were we ever near enough?
And all we have to do is talk it through
But words are never good enough

[Chorus 1]
They only get in your way
Paper-thin paper weight
Are we close enough?
We're close enough

[Post-Chorus 1]
See the surface
I can make it up
Might not be perfect
But I can make it up, I can make it up
I can make it up, I can make it up
I can make it up, I can make it up
I can make it up, but can I make it up?

[Verse 2]
But what'd you want to hear? I'm crystal clear
But you were never clear enough
And if it were two-way, it's hard to say
'Cause words are never good enough

[Chorus 1]
They only get in your way
Paper-thin paper weight
Are we close enough?
We're close enough

[Post-Chorus 2]
See the surface
I can make it up
Might not be perfect
But I can make it up, I can make it up (See the surface)
I can make it up, I can make it up
I can make it up, I can make it up (Might not be perfect)
I can make it up, but can I make it up?
I can make it up

[Counter Chorus 1]
I can make it up, I can make it up
I can make it up, I can make it up
I can make it up, I can make it up
I can make it up, I can make it up
[Chorus 2]
They only get in your way
Paper-thin paper weight
Are we close enough?
[Counter Chorus 1]
I can make it up, I can make it up
I can make it up, I can make it up
I can make it up, I can make it up
Can I make it up? I can make it up
[Chorus 2]
They only get in your way
Paper-thin paper weight
Are we close enough?
[Outro]
See the surface
See the surface
See the surface
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About “Surface” by Bonobo

Read the complete lyrics to "Surface" by Bonobo from the album "Migration" in 2017. 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 Electronic, Pop.

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

"Surface" appears on "Migration" in 2017.

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