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Praetorian Underground Lyrics by John Cale

Caribbean Sunset

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[Verse 1]
The Ministry of Music's having seconds thoughts again
About the past, ah-hah
To debate and reconsider the evidence at hand
That the destiny of music will corrupt the heart of man

[Chorus]
Defend the fool, offend the fool, defend the fool, offend the fool
Pretend the fool will let you down

[Verse 2]
The world had Krakatoa, an arrogant attitude
What's left of Krakatoa was blown halfway across the world
Into the heart of music, into the heart of men
And angry Praetorian lovers rising up again

[Chorus]
Offend the fool, defend the fool, pretend the fool, pretend the fool
Pretend the fool will let you down

[Guitar and Piano Solos]

[Verse 3]
You can spot the James Dean forgeries by their uncertain ways
Like the underground musicians, nonchalant beggars of the day
Attended to by those accustomed to the brighter path
Pretenders to the Praetorian flame, pretenders to the past

[Chorus]
Offend the fool, offend the fool, offend the fools, offend the fools
A forgery will always let you down
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About “Praetorian Underground” by John Cale

Read the complete lyrics to "Praetorian Underground" by John Cale from the album "Caribbean Sunset". 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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"Praetorian Underground" appears on "Caribbean Sunset".

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