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What Once Was Lyrics by Her’s

Songs of Her’s

2016

[Verse 1]
I guess I knew this would happen to you
Inside I did, but I refused to know the truth
I'm headin' back inside to sit at home with you
I think I know what's wrong
My friends put on their bravest face
Their tails between their legs, something's out of place
I bet their mothers let them know what I'm about to face
Keep your mouth zipped, son

[Chorus]
Baby, I've been there before
I was at the point where all I really wanted was someone
And now I'm still hangin' on
I was at the end of every tether waitin' for what once was

[Verse 2]
Tell me all the important stuff
What's your favourite colour, what makes you so tough?
Please don't let go when you've had enough
I'm on my knees

[Chorus]
Baby, I've been there before
I was at the point where all I really wanted was someone
And now I'm still hangin' on
I was at the end of every tether waiting for what once was

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Chorus]
Baby, I've been there before
I was at the point where all I really wanted was someone
And now I'm still hangin' on
I was at the end of every tether waitin' for what once was

[Outro]
Waitin' for my love
Waitin' for
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About “What Once Was” by Her’s

Read the complete lyrics to "What Once Was" by Her’s from the album "Songs of Her’s" 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 Britpop, UK, Indie Rock.

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"What Once Was" is credited to Her’s. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"What Once Was" appears on "Songs of Her’s" in 2016.

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