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B.U.R.M.A. Lyrics by Dirty Pretty Things

Waterloo to Anywhere

2006

[Verse 1]
I know that you're out there
Born ready, but on the decline
To keep you from my thoughts
When we first broke the line

Do you remember, like I remember?
Lost pursuits of excellence
The glory of the crown

Lives of imperialists
Leave me with aching wrists
So no wonder you frown
When you're two world wars down

[Chorus]
So when the dark times come
Well, I will sing you a good time song
I'm pretending that it's ending
But it kills me to act so strong
Just to gaze in your eyes
Makes all the difference to me

[Verse 2]
Just be ready my angel
Be ready when I call
I've been re-reading letters
They were moving warm but bitter
And I cried right through them all

Ooh, ooh
The days go so slow
Ooh, ooh
We'll never get to heaven
With the artillery in tow

[Chorus]
So when the dark times come
It might warm your heart to know
That I went to the crossroads
But the devil never showed
They can stick their war
I'm leaving now
It makes all the difference to me

[Bridge]
I'm hoping if you know where I am
Send your heart in a telegram
I'm praying that you know where I am

[Verse 3]
Be upstairs, ready my angel
Be ready when I call
And then, my angel I'll be ready too
And I will catch you when you fall

Do you remember, like I remember
All the dirty things you said?
Do you remember, like I remember
Or was it all in my head?

[Chorus]
So when the dark times come
Well, I will song you a good time song
I'm pretending that it's ending
But it kills me to act so strong
To gaze in your eyes
Makes all the difference to me

[Outro]
So, who's got the clap (clap, clap)
Who's got the clap (clap, clap)
Give yourself a clap now!
So, who's got the clap (clap, clap)
Who's got the clap (clap, clap)
Give yourself a clap now!

About “B.U.R.M.A.” by Dirty Pretty Things

Read the complete lyrics to "B.U.R.M.A." by Dirty Pretty Things from the album "Waterloo to Anywhere" in 2006. 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 Pop.

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"B.U.R.M.A." appears on "Waterloo to Anywhere" in 2006.

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