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Backbone Lyrics by Waking Things

Details

2016

Backbone? It takes one to know one
Your headstone is buried behind the yard
For all intents and purposes, we'll say you didn't know
How your self-inflicted, rattled bones kept others down below

Naturally, it's easier to kill a singing song
Than digging up your self-control
An untamed lion all for show
I was born to bare your passive teeth
But didn't last for long

Backbone? It takes one to know one
Backbone? It takes one to know
Backbone? It takes one to know one

If I refuse to bury all I've ever seemed to say
Does lion's pride seem justified and carried to the grave
Or do the bones of all the singing crows
Develop to your taste

Backbone? It takes one to know one
Backbone? It takes one to know
Backbone? It takes one to know one

About “Backbone” by Waking Things

Read the complete lyrics to "Backbone" by Waking Things from the album "Details" 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 Rock.

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"Backbone" is credited to Waking Things. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Backbone" appears on "Details" in 2016.

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