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What About Lyrics by Thao

Like the Linen

2005

You were not what I needed
Was not drunk, just defeated
So I stayed
And of course, I don’t want you
I just want to hear what you would say

And on my way home
I screamed, “I get it!”
And the sky screamed right back
“So why’d you let it
Do you this way?”

Don’t write me lines
From your still box
All propped on wheels
Worn by exhaust

Clothes line, clothes line
For hearts who share
With the holes to my heart
Like the linen I wear

And all the popular girls they stare
At the hundred and odd
Pounds I bear

So what about me?
Me on top of you
All soft in your ear
Time tested radio tunes

Hey, hey man with the ramblin’ machine
Steady in the place of your memory
On and on and on to stay
Where they don’t duck and roll at the crash of your name

I will grant you a cameo, Baby
With the sound of a stage and the sway of a lady
Of a lady

So what about me?
Me on top of you
All soft in your ears
Time tested radio tunes

You are not what I needed
Was not drunk, just defeated
So I stayed
And of course I don’t want you
I just want to hear what you would say

And on my way home
I screamed, “I get it!”
And the sky screamed back
“So why’d you let it
Do you this way?”

So what about me?
Me on top of you
All soft in your ears
Time tested radio tunes
Time tested radio tunes
Time tested radio tunes
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About “What About” by Thao

Read the complete lyrics to "What About" by Thao from the album "Like the Linen" in 2005. 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, Folk.

"What About" is performed by Thao. from the album "Like the Linen" in 2005 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "What About", explore more songs by Thao using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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

"What About" appears on "Like the Linen" in 2005.

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