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Deathwish Lyrics by The Police

Reggatta de Blanc

1979

[Verse 1]
Death wish in the fading light
Headlight pointing through the night
Never thought I'd see the day
Playing with my life this way
[Verse 2]
Gotta keep my foot right down
If I had wings I'd leave the ground
Burning in the outside lane
People think that I'm insane
Insane
[Verse 3]
The day I take a bend too fast
Judgement that could be my last
I'll be wiped right off the slate
Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late
I'll be late
[Instrumental Outro]
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About “Deathwish” by The Police

Read the complete lyrics to "Deathwish" by The Police from the album "Reggatta de Blanc" in 1979. 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 Reggae, Pop, Post-Punk.

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

"Deathwish" appears on "Reggatta de Blanc" in 1979.

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