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Billy Lyrics by John Grant

Boy from Michigan

2021

[Verse 1]
Billy, as the world tries hard to cheat death once again
I've got some extra time
Which I thought that I would spend
By working on your song
And It's shameful and I'm sorry that it's taken me so long

[Verse 2]
Billy, you are always on my mind and I think back to
When I first laid eyes on you at Paris On The Platte
I saw you walking in
And immediately fell victim to your
Tractor-beam-like grin

[Chorus 1]
Billy, we're so different but I think you must agree
That we could not support the weight of expectation
And it forced us to our knees
And we set about destroying ourselves
As members of the cult
Mеmbers of the cult
Membеrs of the cult of masculinity

[Verse 3]
Billy, I remember how you left me stay at your place
As a birthday gift it was on the night of July 25th
We both slept in the same bed
You didn't care, you let me know
That you were not afraid

[Verse 4]
Billy, you have always made me feel like royalty
And I always looked up to you
And you always made me feel like I was loved
But then I had to walk away
Because I know that I would follow you
Right to my own grave

[Chorus 2]
Billy, we're so different but I think you must agree
That we're both disappointments
To so many folks in this society
So we continue with the task of punishing ourselves
But maybe you don't think I'm weak
And maybe someday soon we'll speak
Just like we used to do
When you were you and I was me

[Chorus 1]
Billy, we're so different but I think you must agree
That we could not support the weight of expectation
And it forced us to our knees
And we set about destroying ourselves

[Outro]
As members of the cult
Members of the cult
Members of the cult
Members of the cult
Members of the cult
Members of the cult
Members of the cult
Members of the cult
Members of the cult
Members of the cult of masculinity
Credits
John Grant

John Grant

About “Billy” by John Grant

Read the complete lyrics to "Billy" by John Grant from the album "Boy from Michigan" in 2021. 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 Rock.

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"Billy" is credited to John Grant. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Billy" appears on "Boy from Michigan" in 2021.

Visit the John Grant artist page at /artist/john-grant for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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