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Taking Over Heaven Lyrics by Howard Devoto

1983

Have you heard, we're taking over heaven
Some things'll have to go
Some things'll have to be forbidden
I know like I know the back of my hand
There's gonna be the devil to pay
On demand

The clouds'll be white
The sky'll be blue
Keep it under wraps
Don't go taking naps

You've been knocking what you need
Your unhappiness is guaranteed

Heads're gonna roll like there's no tomorrow
We'll be throwing up our hands in desperation and horror
YOU'RE AT THE MERCY OF SOMEONE WHO AIN'T THE BOSS
But I know he has feelings
WELL, THEY DON'T COME ACROSS

The clouds'll be white
The sky'll be blue
Keep it under wraps
No taking naps

You've been knocking what you need
WE'RE TAKING OVER
Your unhappiness is guaranteed

Are we somebody else's angels?

Misfortune slept undisturbed for years in fits and starts
Our good behaviour must've pulled out all the stops on his heart
We had voices before we had anything to say
You've still a tongue in your head now
So let us pray

The clouds will be white and the sky will be blue

WE'RE TAKING OVER
You've been knocking what you need
Unhappiness is guaranteed
WE'RE TAKING OVER
We're taking over, taking over now
WE'RE TAKING OVER

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