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Catch 22 Lyrics by Goapele

Even Closer

2002

[Verse 1]
Nobody knows what I go through
Indecisions lead me passively
They say I want my cake and I wanna eat it too
Not satisfied if I don't, consequences when I do
These lessons, they lead me on my way
But when company is tempting me, I turn around
But I might wanna go that way
(Don't wanna go that way)

[Chorus]
Well, it's a Catch 22
Damned if I don't, damned if I do
Yes, it's a Catch 22 (Catch 22)
Damned if I don't, damned if I do (Damned if I do)

[Verse 2]
How many times does it take to learn just one thing
(Learn just one thing)
'Cause I keep ending up here
And I'm not a scientist so I just keep on praying
That I won't keep getting the same results each day
And I said that I can't be with you
But when you turn around I pull back your hands to stay
(Your hands to stay)
So many days turn to years that brought us here
And we strive through time without too many tears
But we still made decisions creating divisions
So many contradictions
Why didn't we listen?

[Chorus]
Well, it's a Catch 22 (Catch 22)
Damned if I don't, damned if I do (Damned if I do, oh)
Yes, it's a Catch 22 (Catch 22, oh)
Damned if I don't, damned if I do (Oh, oh, oh)

[Bridge]
'Cause when I see you looking at her
I can't stand it, my eyes can't conceive
You give her the smile you gave to me
I love you selfishly
And I can feel so strongly (Strongly)
Oh, how you throw me
But still you know, you know me
Oh, you know me

[Chorus]
But it's a Catch 22 (Catch 22)
Damned if I don't, damned if I do (Oh, oh, oh)
Yes, it's a Catch 22, (Catch 22)
I'm damned if I don't, damned if I do (Damned if I do)
Well, it's a Catch 22 (Catch 22)
I'm damned if I don't, damned if I do (Damned if I do)
Yes, it's a Catch 22, (Catch 22)
I'm damned if I don't, damned if I do
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Goapele

Goapele

About “Catch 22” by Goapele

Read the complete lyrics to "Catch 22" by Goapele from the album "Even Closer" in 2002. 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 Bay Area Rap, Neo Soul, Soul.

"Catch 22" is performed by Goapele. from the album "Even Closer" in 2002 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Catch 22", explore more songs by Goapele using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Catch 22" is credited to Goapele. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Catch 22" appears on "Even Closer" in 2002.

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