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Brief Shield Lyrics by Ought

Room Inside the World

2018

Over and done, place I'd run to
Deepest calm and tranquility
Brief shield in front of me
Windowpane shuttering

Be my knight
I'll be your lady in waiting
Hold my hand
I'll be your someday

The shadow on the land, it creeps on patient
The ugly years of violent men
To creep on

Peel for the feel of it
Peel for the warmth it brings
Peel to–

Oh my, could it be?
Brief shield in front of me
Windowpane shuttering

Peel my arm
Or keep pulling me softly
Hold my heart
I'll let the world run by

Peace of mine, peace of mine
Peace of mind
Walking in the woods
I fear my clothes are not sufficiently bright
For peace of mind
For peace of mind

Telephone line
And the queen of swords
In the veins of places

A telephone line
And the prince of diamonds
Elevated people dying

Never would've done it
But this very way
Briefest shield on your shoulder

Never would've done it
But this very way
Briefest shield I can muster

Powerful mark on a brilliant mind
A million little pieces flying
I never would've done it
But this very way
Briefest shield on your shoulder
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About “Brief Shield” by Ought

Read the complete lyrics to "Brief Shield" by Ought from the album "Room Inside the World" in 2018. 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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"Brief Shield" is credited to Ought. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Brief Shield" appears on "Room Inside the World" in 2018.

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