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2009 Lyrics by James Walker

English Bones

2017

[Verse 1]
It was city streets & symmetry
I think you knew that I should leave;
Heard you talking in your sleep
So cut your losses & you’re free

I know it’s wrong to admit but I never deserved this
So break your neck to pull me in;
Break your back to feel at home

[Chorus 1]
In that moment, I realised
2009 was the best year of my life
And I can’t watch movies shot in black & white
Because I know all the actresses have died

[Verse 2]
It’s a battle between my head and everything
That’s in front of me
So tell me do you remember
The nights spent in my bedroom?
We listened to The Smiths
And you said I love you too

[Chorus 2]
In that moment, I realised
2009 was the best year of my life
And I can’t watch movies shot in black & white
Because I know all the actresses have died

[Break]
You break your neck to pull me closer; I start again a different person

[Chorus 3]
In that moment, I realised
2009 was the best year of my life
And I can’t watch movies shot in black & white
Because I know all the actresses have died
And I'd wanna join them

About “2009” by James Walker

Read the complete lyrics to "2009" by James Walker from the album "English Bones" in 2017. 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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"2009" is credited to James Walker. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"2009" appears on "English Bones" in 2017.

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