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Present Tense Lyrics by Radiohead

A Moon Shaped Pool

2016

[Verse 1]
This dance, this dance
Is like a weapon, is like a weapon
Of self-defence, of self-defence
Against the present, against the present
The present tense

[Verse 2]
No, I won't get heavy, don't get heavy
Keep it light and keep it moving
I am doing no harm
As my world comes crashing down
I'll be dancing, freaking out
Deaf, dumb, and blind

[Chorus]
In you, I'm lost
In you, I'm lost

[Verse 3]
I won't turn around or the penny drops
Won't stop now, won't slack off
Or all this love will be in vain
To stop from falling down a mine
It's no one's business but mine
Where all this love has been in vain

[Chorus]
In you, I'm lost
In you, I'm lost
In you, I'm lost
In you, I'm lost
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About “Present Tense” by Radiohead

Read the complete lyrics to "Present Tense" by Radiohead from the album "A Moon Shaped Pool" in 2016. 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 England, In English, Ambient Pop.

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"Present Tense" is credited to Radiohead. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Present Tense" appears on "A Moon Shaped Pool" in 2016.

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