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A Running Start Lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

Javelin (Rough Trade Exclusive Edition)

2023

[Verse 1]
If I imagine myself peaceful on the fire escape
Head first, my hands inside my T-shirt, as we run away
So now we have a running start
My body moves in mystic ways
I cross my arms to shield my heart
As everything turns into waves
[Pre-Chorus]
I see the light upon the lake
The silver moon, the water snake
A pair of eyes, a gentle breeze
Forgotten tales, a wild beast
[Chorus]
I know, I know the time has come to ask you for a kiss
Don't go, my lovely pantomime, receivе of me my only wish
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
[Verse 2]
If I align myself with Pisces in a funny way
Can you, my lovеr, kiss my bracelet and my shoulder blades?
We’ve always had a running start
I jump between the trampolines
You throw your arms around my heart
As if to say you're all I need
[Pre-Chorus]
The winter pines, the lonely drake
The light beneath the frozen lake
A pair of eyes, a gentle breeze
Forgotten tales, a wild beast
[Chorus]
I know, I know the time has come to ask you for a kiss
Don't go, my lovely pantomime, receive of me my only wish
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
[Outro]
La, la, la-la-la-la, la
La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Credits
Sufjan Stevens

Sufjan Stevens

About “A Running Start” by Sufjan Stevens

Read the complete lyrics to "A Running Start" by Sufjan Stevens from the album "Javelin (Rough Trade Exclusive Edition)" in 2023. 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 USA, In English, Chamber Pop.

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"A Running Start" appears on "Javelin (Rough Trade Exclusive Edition)" in 2023.

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