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Appetite Lyrics by Prefab Sprout

The Best of Prefab Sprout: A Life of Surprises

1985

[Verse 1: Paddy McAloon & Wendy Smith]
"Please be careful" is never careful
Till it hears the gun
She will always pay the bills
For the having big fun
He talks so well (Talks so well), what can you do?
It's pretty plain (Pretty plain), he means it too
I don't want to sell you lines
I only mean to do you right
But I'm a simple slave of appetite
I'm a poor slave of appetite

[Verse 2: Paddy McAloon & Wendy Smith]
Hunger howls (Hunger howls), hunger's red
Hunger stays (Hunger stays) till it's fed
Then it some ha-ha-how fades
Then it somehow leaves your sight

[Pre-Chorus]
Depending on its appetite
Depending on your appetite

[Chorus]
So if you take, then put back good
If you steal, be Robin Hood
If your eyes are wanting all you see
Then I think I'll name you after me
So if you take, then put back good
If you steal, be Robin Hood
If your eyes are wanting all you see
Then I think I'll name you after me
I think I'll call you appetite

[Synth riff: Thomas Dolby]

[Verse 3: Paddy McAloon & Wendy Smith]
Here she is with two small problems
And the best part of the blame
Wishing she could call him "Heartache"
But it's not a boy's name
If you grow (If you grow) up to be
Just like him (Just like him), just like me
You're fighting for exclusive rights
For honeymoons each sleepless night

[Pre-Chorus]
In which case I'll call you appetite
Yes, I think I'll call you appetite

[Chorus]
So if you take, then put back good
If you steal, be Robin Hood
If your eyes are wanting all you see
Then I think I'll name you after me
I think I'll call you appetite
So if you take, then put back good
If you steal, be Robin Hood
If your eyes are wanting all you see
Then I think I'll name you after me
I think I'll call you appetite
Then I think I'll name you after me
Yes, I think I'll call you appetite
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Prefab Sprout

Prefab Sprout

About “Appetite” by Prefab Sprout

Read the complete lyrics to "Appetite" by Prefab Sprout from the album "The Best of Prefab Sprout: A Life of Surprises" in 1985. 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 In English, UK, British Rock.

"Appetite" is performed by Prefab Sprout. from the album "The Best of Prefab Sprout: A Life of Surprises" in 1985 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 "Appetite", explore more songs by Prefab Sprout 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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"Appetite" is credited to Prefab Sprout. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Appetite" appears on "The Best of Prefab Sprout: A Life of Surprises" in 1985.

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