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Empire Building Lyrics by Tears for Fears

Famous Last Words: The Collection

1984

[Vocal Sample]
"It was a conspiracy, it was a consultation"

[Interlude]

[Vocal Sample]
"Everything is wonderful down in South Africa"

[Interlude]

[Vocal Sample]
"Lorraine has sinus after all"

[Interlude]

[Vocal Sample]
"Buried alive, oh-"
"Buried alive, oh-"

[Interlude]

[Vocal Sample]
"Oh freeze, oh freeze"

[Interlude]

[Vocal Sample]
"We like to pass it on"
"We like to pass it on"
"We like to pass it on"

[Interlude]

[Vocal Sample]
"Why don't you let me kill you harder?"

[Interlude]

[Vocal Sample]
"The big house of Empire Building"

About “Empire Building” by Tears for Fears

Read the complete lyrics to "Empire Building" by Tears for Fears from the album "Famous Last Words: The Collection " in 1984. 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 In English, UK Pop, UK.

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"Empire Building" is credited to Tears for Fears. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Empire Building" appears on "Famous Last Words: The Collection " in 1984.

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