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Prisoners Lyrics by Doves

The Universal Want

2020

[Verse 1]
When the day is done
It's just you and I
This is our last dance
One last fight
When there’s blood on the stage
Could you face your fears?
It all ends here
The minutes, the hours, days and years

[Pre-Chorus]
What did you want?
Can you give me a sign?
Or give me your current state of mind?
Old friend, it's been a while
We're just prisoners of this life

[Chorus]
We’re just prisoners
We're just prisoners of this life
Although we won't be for long
We're just prisoners

[Verse 2]
In dusty halls and to the hollow shopping malls
To the endless rows of English Roses
If you gotta believe in someone don't make that person me
If you gotta let go of something then let go of me

[Bridge]
And last night I dreamt
I was sent to a place of innocence
Hello old friend
We can't pretend we're not prisoners of this life

[Chorus]
We're just prisoners
We’re just prisoners of these times
Although it won’t be for long
We're just prisoners

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
Hello old friend
It’s been a while
It's me again
We're just prisoners of these times

[Outro]
It won't be for long
(Won’t be long)
It won't be long
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About “Prisoners” by Doves

Read the complete lyrics to "Prisoners" by Doves from the album "The Universal Want" in 2020. 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 Adult Alternative, British Rock, UK.

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

"Prisoners" appears on "The Universal Want" in 2020.

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