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13 Lyrics by Ciaran Lavery

Sweet Decay

2018

[Verse 1]
They're playing 'Let's Dance' in some old cafe
In this room, in this room, in this room
And the night's but a cheap cabaret
To the moon, oh the moon, oh the moon
There's fools holding hands in the park and in the underground
Things go unsaid in the dark and resonate around

[Chorus]
First you wanna run and hide
Then you wanna play the game
Love is like a suicide
Hearts are like two passing trains
But I'm hopeful and willing
Ripe for the killing
Honest to god, listen true
I could be your grave mistake
If you'd let me through

[Verse 2]
There's a half empty glass in the sink
I'm alright, she's alright, we're alright
It's a scene like a robbery
Pay no mind, pay no mind, pay no mind
Is it hard to relate anymore? We're always changing shape
Everyone's out making war or love or taking aim

[Chorus]
First you wanna run and hide
Then you wanna play the game
Love is like a suicide
Hearts are like two passing trains
But I'm hopeful and willing
Ripe for the killing
Honest to god, listen true
I could be your grave mistake
If you'd let me through

First you wanna run and hide
Then you wanna play the game
Love is like a suicide
Hearts are like two passing trains
But I'm hopeful and willing
Ripe for the killing
Honest to god, listen true
I could be your grave mistake
If you'd let me through

About “13” by Ciaran Lavery

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

"13" appears on "Sweet Decay" in 2018.

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