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Maxine Lyrics by Sharon O’Neill

Words: The Very Best Of Sharon O’Neill

1983

[Verse 1]
Creases in your white dress
Bruises on your bare skin
Looks like another fine mess
You've got yourself into
What's the matter with you?
Has the cat got your tongue?
Well if you don't like the beat
Then don't play with the drum

[Chorus]
Maxine, you're not the only one
To take the whole world on
No one's ever won
Maxine, case 1-3-5-2
A red and green tattoo
Eyes cold steel blue

[Verse 2]
On a rain-slicked avenue
Long shadows in the night
Take off your spike-heeled shoes
You've got to run for your life
Razor blade in your pocket
From an ex-marine
Makes you speed like a rocket
Ooh it cuts so clean

[Chorus]
Maxine, you're not the only one
To take the whole world on
No one's ever won
Maxine, case 1-3-5-2
A red and green tattoo
Eyes cold steel blue

[Verse 3]
How come you're payin' for borrowed time
Starin' out into space?
Bad boys and cold comfort
And a smacked-up face

[Chorus]
Maxine, you're not the only one
To take the whole world on
No one's ever won
Maxine, case 1-3-5-2
A red and green tattoo
Eyes cold steel blue

[Outro]
Who's that walking, walking behind you?
Who's that talking, talking about you?
Who's that walking, walking with you, Maxine?
Who's that walking, walking behind you?
Who's that talking, talking about you?
Who's that walking, walking with you, Maxine?

About “Maxine” by Sharon O’Neill

Read the complete lyrics to "Maxine" by Sharon O’Neill from the album "Words: The Very Best Of Sharon O’Neill" in 1983. 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 Pop.

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"Maxine" is credited to Sharon O’Neill. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Maxine" appears on "Words: The Very Best Of Sharon O’Neill" in 1983.

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