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Tape Machine Lyrics by STRFKR

Being No One, Going Nowhere

2016

[Verse 1]
Thin and white and kinky hair
A shadow climbing up the wall
Your letter lying near the phone
With honors for the patient one

[Pre-Chorus]
I know your dark side is stronger than you think
You always were underneath

[Chorus]
Was this trouble your nature?
Why can't you shake it
Even like this?
Was this trouble your nature?
Why can't you say it
Even like this?

I don't know why
I don't know why

[Verse 2]
They always have so much to say
And no one there who cared to hear

[Pre-Chorus]
I know your darkness better than you think
While all your old lovers falling on their knees
And all their hearts exploding underneath
You always were good to me

[Chorus]
Was this trouble your nature?
Why can't you shake it
Even like this?
Was this trouble your nature?
Why can't you say it
Even like this?

I don't know why
I don't know why
I don't know why
I don't know why

[Outro]
I don't know why
I don't know why
I don't know why
I don't know why
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About “Tape Machine” by STRFKR

Read the complete lyrics to "Tape Machine" by STRFKR from the album "Being No One, Going Nowhere" 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 Indie Pop, Rock.

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"Tape Machine" is credited to STRFKR. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Tape Machine" appears on "Being No One, Going Nowhere" in 2016.

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