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A Theory Lyrics by Tracy Chapman

Our Bright Future

2008

[Verse 1]
It's just a theory
There's a possibility I am wrong
It's just a theory
But I would stake my life
Lay my money down
[Chorus]
That you were meant for me
And for you I'm the one
[Verse 2]
It's just a theory
A particular set of assumptions
It's just a theory
An educated guess
A conclusion not forgone
[Chorus]
That you were meant for me
And for you I'm the one
[Bridge]
Oh nothing's new under the sun
But I will postulate
Ask for your consideration
Ask you out on a date
Although it can't be sure
Why not act on a hunch?
Oh why not search for proof?
Why not go out for lunch?
And in theory, I could propose
And in theory you could affirm
[Chorus]
Oh that you were meant for me
And for you I'm the one
Oh that you were meant for me
And for you I'm the one
[Verse 3]
It's just a theory
A series of tests should be run
It's just a theory although not fully assessed
An idea whose time has come
[Chorus]
That you were meant for me
And for you I'm the one
[Outro]
That you were meant for me
And for you I'm the one
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Tracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman

About “A Theory” by Tracy Chapman

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"A Theory" is credited to Tracy Chapman. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Theory" appears on "Our Bright Future" in 2008.

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