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#9 Lyrics by The Suburbs

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When I was a young man
I used to play this game
In my head
On the surface I was shy
Underneath it I was sly
Unleashed if underfed

Anyway, I'd play this game
With my girl
Where we'd count to ten
Ten meant it's time for bed
But the funny thing was
I could never get past number nine

One two three four
Five six seven eight
Nine

We'd go to her house
Try to set the night on fire
Blow out the lights
Crank up the tunes
Till we can't get no higher
Our biggest fear
Her mom and dad come home
Knocking down the door
I said, "Cut the small talk baby
They're not here no more!"
Take my hand
Ten steps to never-never land

All I want is you
But every time I get to nine
You draw the line
And all I can do is imagine ten

Now I'm a man
Running wild
In the lonely night
Yo, give me a sign
We'll blow past nine
Ten, eleven...
All the way to heaven

About “#9” by The Suburbs

Read the complete lyrics to "#9" by The Suburbs from the album "The Suburbs". 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.

"#9" is performed by The Suburbs. from the album "The Suburbs" 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 "#9", explore more songs by The Suburbs 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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"#9" is credited to The Suburbs. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"#9" appears on "The Suburbs".

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