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Snake Oil Lyrics by PREP

Cold Fire

2018

[Verse 1]
Take his word if you want it
That burnt-out bird song
I'm not the one who's gonna talk you round
Knows how to sing to your instincts
That charm and snake oil
The little high before he brings you down

[Pre-Chorus]
Doesn't matter how many words I waste
Banging on like a trebuchet
Pretty clear there's been a change of plan
Whatever you say

[Chorus]
Just let the sun set over the slipway
As the last boat comes down
Always knew we were close to an ending
But I just couldn't work it out
I know you think he's some kind of real thing
The kind of truth you wanna find
But if you just needed someone pretending
I could have told you better lies
Don't say you believe it (Don't say you believe it)
Don't say you believe it (Don't say you believe it)

[Verse 2]
Don't bet it all on the big smile
The presentation
You're not the only one to turn your head
He's got you caught at the turnstile
With no invitation
Watching the dust cloud vanish up ahead

[Pre-Chorus]
Doesn't matter how many words I waste
Banging on like a trebuchet
Pretty clear there's been a change of plan
Whatever you say

[Chorus]
Just let the sun set over the slipway
As the last boat comes down
Always knew we were close to an ending
But I just couldn't work it out
I know you think he's some kind of real thing
The kind of truth you wanna find
But if you just needed someone pretending
I could have told you better lies
Don't say you believe it (Don't say you believe it)
Don't say you believe it (Don't say you believe it)

[Pre-Chorus]
Doesn't matter how many words I waste
Head banging like a trebuchet
Pretty clear there's been a change of plan
Whatever you say

[Chorus]
Just let the sun set over the slipway
As the last boat comes down
Always knew we were close to an ending
But I just couldn't work it out
I know you think he's some kind of real thing
The kind of truth you wanna find
But if you just needed someone pretending
I could have told you, I could have told you

[Chorus]
Just let the sun set over the slipway
As the last boat comes down
Always knew we were close to an ending
But I just couldn't work it out
I know you think he's some kind of real thing
The kind of truth you wanna find
But if you just needed someone pretending
I could have told you better lies
Don't say you believe it (Don't say you believe it)
Don't say you believe it (Don't say you believe it)
Don't say you believe it (Don't say you believe it)
Don't say you believe it (Don't say you believe it)
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About “Snake Oil” by PREP

Read the complete lyrics to "Snake Oil" by PREP from the album "Cold Fire" 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 Soul, R&B, Pop.

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"Snake Oil" is credited to PREP. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Snake Oil" appears on "Cold Fire" in 2018.

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