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Illuminate Lyrics by TENDER

Modern Addiction

2017

[Intro]
"How to say no, that's the subject under discussion. And there are plenty of times in life when you have to say no. Fortunately, sometimes, it's easy! Saying it most of the times is as simple as this: 'Thanks for asking me but, no.'"

[Verse 1]
If I refused, would you take me for a coward?
Caught me cryin' in the shower, but I wasn't scared
At least not of you
You know how it feels, self-righteous and empowered
I was but a delicate flower in need of care

[Chorus]
You say you had it under control
You know I can't fill the hole, it left you (No!)
Baby, if I could give you it all
I wouldn't hesitate for a minute
I would illuminate you with my love (No!)

[Verse 2]
Time to face the sunken
Look what you've done to me
All because you can't fill the space
In your heart's place so easily

[Chorus]
You say you had it under control (Look at this)
You know I can't fill the hole, it left you (No!)
Baby, if I could give you it all
I wouldn't hesitate for a minute
I would illuminate you with my love
I would illuminate you with my love (No!)

[Verse 2]
Time to face the sunken
Look what you've done to me
All because you can't fill the space
In your heart's place so easily

[Outro]
"It's worth some effort to learn how to say no, and still keep your friends!"
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About “Illuminate” by TENDER

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

"Illuminate" appears on "Modern Addiction" in 2017.

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