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What? Lyrics by Soft Cell

Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

1981

Do you want me to
Get down on my knees
Beg you baby, please
Cry a million tears
Do you want me to
Call you on the phone
Beg you to come home
Think of all the years

When I once lived in paradise
When the love light shone in your eyes

Oh baby
What can I do when I still love you
What can I say when I still want you
What can I do
What can I say
You'll never know this way

Do you want me to
Follow you around
Everywhere in town
Do you want a clown
Why do you
Treat me mean and cruel
Breaking every rule
Can I be your fool

We can make this a happy home
So come back where you belong

Oh baby
What can I do when I still love you
What can I say when I still want you
What can I do
What can I say
You'll never know this way

Please forgive me, come back, and then
We can fall in love
Over and over and over and over again

Oh baby
What can I do when I still love you
What can I say when I still want you
Won't you come back
Oh baby,what can I say
I said, what can I do
Oh baby,what can I say
I said, won't you come back
I said, won't you come back
I said, what can I do
I said, what can I say
I said, won't you come back
I said, won't you come back
Won't you come back
Oh baby, won't you come back
Oh baby,what can I say
I said, what, what, what...can I say
Won't you come back
Won't you come back
Won't you
Won't you come back...
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About “What?” by Soft Cell

Read the complete lyrics to "What?" by Soft Cell from the album "Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret" in 1981. 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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"What?" 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.

"What?" appears on "Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret" in 1981.

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