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Old Scores & New Horizons

2008

[Verse 1]
I don't know why you insist on trying
'Cause I don't think it's worth the risk in lying
You're lying to yourself, in fading mental health
All caught up in your "Mosquito Coast", and that intoxicating smell

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Well, you won't give into the fate given to you
And going against the grain ain't something new
You won't take no for an answer
Which now has become your cancer, but then

[Chorus 1]
That's what I love about you
No matter how bad things may seem
You never seem to get down
Go out and take one for the team

[Refrain]
1, 2, 3!

[Verse 2]
Don't you hate it when someone says "Don't you hate it"?
Especially if you just happen to like it
Well you can't blame people for trying to find somеthing in common
It's hard enough to make small talk in those awkward situations

[Pre-Chorus 2]
You don't wanna bе the first one to say something dumb
So you just sit there like your whole body is numb
In those break the ice moments
You're the one who just stays frozen, but then

[Chorus 2]
That's what I love about you
No matter how dull things may seem
You never let your guard down
Not even in your wildest dreams

[Verse 3]
You and I don't always get along
But that's not the way that it's supposed to be
I know it's hard to admit when you are wrong
But I hear it's not so bad so let's try it out and see

[Bridge]
But when you think you're right
You'll stand your ground all night
But is that ground you're standing on
Like a tunnel with no light in sight

[Pre-Chorus 3]
When all you gotta to is say "I take back what I said"
Or we can just call it even so we can rest our heads
They say don't go to bed until you know you're happy
Even if it kills you, but then

[Chorus 3]
That's what I love about us
No matter how mad we may seem
We always kiss and make up
And that's the way that it should be
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Marlinspike

Marlinspike

About “Real” by Marlinspike

Read the complete lyrics to "Real" by Marlinspike from the album "Old Scores & New Horizons" in 2008. 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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"Real" is credited to Marlinspike. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Real" appears on "Old Scores & New Horizons" in 2008.

Visit the Marlinspike artist page at /artist/marlinspike for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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