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Common Language Lyrics by The Shires

My Universe

2016

[Verse 1]
Been looking for a common language, a two-way conversation
Spent my life in between the lines, getting lost in translation
But you could say a thousand words, with just a touch of your hand
And I know you get me, you understand

[Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, oh
That's the only love I know
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'll never say it better than when you're laying in my loving arms
And I can write it down letter by letter but it wouldn't speak my heart
Like holding you close
Oh, oh
That's the only love I know
Oh, oh, oh, oh
That's the only love I know
Oh, oh, oh, oh

[Verse 2]
I've been looking for a common language that words can never speak
I can hear it in your eyes whenever you look at me
I can make you feel the things I don't know how to say
One kiss on your lips is all it takes

[Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, oh
And I will never say it better than when you're laying in my loving arms
And I can write it down letter by letter but it wouldn't speak my heart
Like holding you close
Oh, oh
That's the only love I know
Oh, oh, oh, oh
That's the only love I know
Oh, oh, oh, oh

[Bridge]
There’s no doubt, no need to explain
Just two hearts speaking the same way
I’ve been looking for a common language
A heart that sounds like home
For the only love I know

[Chorus]
And I'll never say it better than when you're laying in my loving arms
And I can write it down letter by letter but it wouldn't speak my heart
Like holding you close
Oh, oh
That's the only love I know
Oh, oh, oh, oh
That's the only love I know
Oh, oh, oh, oh
That's the only love I know
That's the only love I know
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The Shires

The Shires

About “Common Language” by The Shires

Read the complete lyrics to "Common Language" by The Shires from the album "My Universe" in 2016. 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 Country.

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

"Common Language" appears on "My Universe" in 2016.

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