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The Real Thing / The Feeling Lyrics by Civilian

You Wouldn’t Believe What Privilege Costs

2016

Give me the real thing or give me the feeling
I'm twisting your arm till you cave
Or I'm breaking it off
Do me a favor and say what you're thinking
I'm twisting the words that you say
Till I hear what I want
I knew if it told you that I loved you
You were probably going to run
I knew if I told you I'm an asshole
Then you'd probably fall in love
It's not the end of the world
But it's pretty damn close
It's not the fact that I need you
But the fact that it shows
It's not the end of the world
But it's pretty damn close
When the only things keeping me at bay
Are shadows and terror
Give me the real thing or give me the feeling
And when the ending sings an infinite refrain
Over and over
Give me the real thing or give me the feeling
I knew if it told you that I loved you
You were probably going to run
I knew if I told you I'm an asshole
Then you'd probably fall in love
It's not the end of the world
But it's pretty damn close
It's not the fact that I need you
But the fact that it shows
It's not the end of the world
But it's pretty damn close
I'm nothing to miss
There's hope, then there's this:
What could have been
And how it is
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Civilian

Civilian

About “The Real Thing / The Feeling” by Civilian

Read the complete lyrics to "The Real Thing / The Feeling" by Civilian from the album "You Wouldn’t Believe What Privilege Costs" in 2016. 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 Rock.

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"The Real Thing / The Feeling" is credited to Civilian. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Real Thing / The Feeling" appears on "You Wouldn’t Believe What Privilege Costs" in 2016.

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