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My Hands Are On Fire and Other Love Songs

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The Rear Guard

I’m bringing up the rear guard, I’m coming in dead last
Trying to find the smiles that don’t fade so fast
My hands are on fire, hands are on fire
I ain’t got no more time for all you charlatans and liars

Well I guess I’m doing all right since I found my own way
These couches sure are comfy in the salon des refusé
My hands are on fire, hands are on fire
I ain’t got no more time for all you charlatans and liars

I fly on homemade wings up into the sun
Seems to me there’s room up here for each and everyone
Every dream I ever loved is pushing me up higher
My hands are on fire, my hands are on fire

I have a friend, Jamie, and he sang to me this verse
"I’m so far behind that I think I’m first"
My hands are on fire, hands are on fire
I ain’t got no more time for all you charlatans and liars

I fly on homemade wings up into the sun
Seems to me there’s room up here for each and everyone
Every dream I ever loved is pushing me up higher
My hands are on fire, my hands are on fire

So go your own way on the battlefield of truth
Hold your burning hands up, the emblems of eternal youth
If love can win battles as well as lies and swords
If god is in the details, the devil makes us bored

I fly on homemade wings up into the sun
Seems to me there’s room up here for each and everyone
Every dream I ever loved is pushing me up higher
My hands are on fire, my hands are on fire
My hands are on fire, my hands are on fire

About “The Rear Guard” by Old Man Luedecke

Read the complete lyrics to "The Rear Guard" by Old Man Luedecke from the album "My Hands Are On Fire and Other Love Songs". 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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"The Rear Guard" is credited to Old Man Luedecke. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Rear Guard" appears on "My Hands Are On Fire and Other Love Songs".

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