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Break the Rules Tonite (Out of School) Lyrics by Kim Carnes

Mistaken Identity

1981

One, two, one, two, three
Uh, hold on, honey, where did you come from?
I never been so mad about anyone
Smile lights up like a radio dial
You got no fashion, but you sure got style
Let's break the rules tonight
Let's break the rules tonight
Let's break the rules tonight
Let's break the rules tonight
Let's stay out late, I won't tell
Let's break the rules tonight
I wanna hover you, honey, in a one-way trap
Get you cornered in the cul-de-sac
My resistance just left the room
It's cold outside and there's a big ol' moon
Break the rules tonight
Let's break the rules tonight
Break the rules tonight
Ah, let's be fools tonight
Let's stay out late, I won't tell
Let's break the rules tonight
When you love somebody that you can't have
It's hell, boy, it's hell
When you need somebody, you feel so sad
'Cause he's so good but he's so damn bad
I won't tell, let's break the rules tonight
I say yes when I should say no
And everyone says, "I told you so"
And I don't care 'cause it's too late
Here you come, I can't wait
To break the rules tonight
Let's break the rules tonight
Let's break the rules tonight
Out of school tonight
Let's stay out late, I won't tell
Let's break the rules
Let's break the rules tonight
Let's break, let's break, let's break, let's break
Let's break the rules tonight
Let's stay out late, I won't tell
Let's break the rules tonight
(Let's stay out late and I won't tell)
Let's break the rules tonight
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Kim Carnes

Kim Carnes

About “Break the Rules Tonite (Out of School)” by Kim Carnes

Read the complete lyrics to "Break the Rules Tonite (Out of School)" by Kim Carnes from the album "Mistaken Identity" in 1981. 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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"Break the Rules Tonite (Out of School)" is credited to Kim Carnes. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Break the Rules Tonite (Out of School)" appears on "Mistaken Identity" in 1981.

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