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Portrait Lyrics by Matchbook Romance

Voices

2006

[Verse 1]
Love, bring me the head of jealousy
His curse is the poison on her lips
A love as certain as a sinking ship
Unstoppable
[Pre-Chorus 1]
This isn't a dream
This is what you are
And I'll take the blame
But that won't heal your scars
[Chorus]
Look, look a little closer, and then, shut off
You should have known this wasn't a truce
Keep taking your cheap-shots
Until I'm black and blue
[Verse 2]
You should have known better
Than to change your mind
Tears won't tame your misery
They're the ones that say
Your heart is just a beat
You're just keeping time
[Pre-Chorus 2]
This isn't a game
Who do you think you are
I'll take the blame
But that won't heal your scars
[Chorus]
Look, look a little closer, and then, shut off
You should have known this wasn't a truce
Keep taking your cheap-shots
Until I'm black and blue
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Look, look a little closer, and then, shut off
You should have known this wasn't a truce
Keep taking your cheap-shots
Look, look a little closer, and then, shut off
You should have known this wasn't a truce
Keep taking your cheap-shots
Until I'm black and blue
Credits
Matchbook Romance

Matchbook Romance

About “Portrait” by Matchbook Romance

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"Portrait" appears on "Voices" in 2006.

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