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The Escape Lyrics by Scott Walker

The Drift

2006

[Verse 1]
The car in front follows the long way around
Prey moves, predator moves
Foreshortened angels hunting me down
Halle, halle, halle
Underkill
Sticks in gutters
Overkill is personal
Too many bullets

[Verse 2]
Rabbi crater keyed for action hits the marks
I wish I was in Dixie
Sleet switches silence to the shredding of larks
Serifot
Combs of honey
Kellipot, saliva's coating balls of money

[Bridge]
You and me against the world
You and me against the world
You and me against the world
World about to end
World about to end
World about to end

[Verse 3]
Windblown hair in a windowless room
A lifeline of knuckles
Waddles into the afternoon
Look into its eyes
It will look into your eyes

[Outro]
What's up, Doc?
What's up, Doc?
What's up, Doc?
What's up, Doc?
What's up, Doc?
What's up, Doc?

About “The Escape” by Scott Walker

Read the complete lyrics to "The Escape" by Scott Walker from the album "The Drift" in 2006. 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 Art Rock, USA, In English.

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"The Escape" is credited to Scott Walker. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Escape" appears on "The Drift" in 2006.

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