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Desperate Lyrics by Soft Cell

Cruelty Without Beauty

2002

I'll do anything
Anything at all
Just throw a little cash
In my direction
I'll sing anything
From rock to music hall
Just for a morsel of
Your attention
Maybe as a child
I wasn't given
All the love I needed
Maybe I'm a sad
Reflection of today

I'm desperate
I'm desperate
I'm desperate
Desperate for love
Any kind of love
Or attention

Don't have to tempt me
You won't see me resisting
See me in a magazine
Or I'm not existing
I'll parody myself
Just don't leave me on the shelf
Maybe I'm a symptom
Of a bigger problem

I'm desperate
I'm desperate
I'm desperate
Desperate for love
Any kind of love
Or attention

I'm always available
Without hesitation
Opening an envelope?
Just send an invitation
I'll dance for you
Pose for you
Take off all my clothes for you
Speak your words
Sing your song
I'm up for auction
Going gone!

I'm desperate
I'm desperate
I'm desperate
I'm desperate
I'm desperate
I'm desperate
Desperate for love
Any kind of love
Or attention
Any kind of love
Or attention
Any kind of love
Or attention
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About “Desperate” by Soft Cell

Read the complete lyrics to "Desperate" by Soft Cell from the album "Cruelty Without Beauty" in 2002. 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 Synth-Pop, Pop.

"Desperate" is performed by Soft Cell. from the album "Cruelty Without Beauty" in 2002 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 "Desperate", explore more songs by Soft Cell 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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"Desperate" is credited to Soft Cell. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Desperate" appears on "Cruelty Without Beauty" in 2002.

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