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Pattern in Time Lyrics by Living Colour

Shade

2017

If you want to play you need skin in the game
Everybody loves you but they don’t know your name
Play my blues sing your pain
But nobody wants to live in my shade

I see your pattern in time
Looking back at history’s crimes
Bright lights, straight lines
I see your pattern in time

Everything they told you completely wrong
Every time you lose it’s all your fault
Every day you’re made to feel so small
Every damn day you hit that wall

I see your pattern in time
Looking back at history’s crimes
Bright lights, straight lines
I see your pattern in time

Pattern in time
Pattern in time
Pattern in time
Pattern in time
Pattern in time
Pattern in time
Pattern in time
Pattern in time

I see your pattern in time
Looking back at history’s crimes
Bright lights, straight lines
I see your pattern in time

Sometimes this life can be severe
Sometimes it’s not very clear
Always questioning why you’re here
But you got to face your fear

I see your pattern in time
Looking back at history’s crime
Bright lights, straight lines
I see your pattern in time

About “Pattern in Time” by Living Colour

Read the complete lyrics to "Pattern in Time" by Living Colour from the album "Shade" 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 Rock.

"Pattern in Time" is performed by Living Colour. from the album "Shade" in 2017 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Pattern in Time", explore more songs by Living Colour using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Pattern in Time" is credited to Living Colour. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Pattern in Time" appears on "Shade" in 2017.

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