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On Paper Lyrics by Will Linley

Magic

2023

[Verse 1]
You hate star signs and so do I
We're extroverts and hate to be alone
Always too scared to open up, yeah
'Cause we've been hurt before and given up on love

[Pre-Chorus]
Everybody else around us says we're too alike
You and I
But maybe similar things can attract sometimes

[Chorus]
We don't work on paper
But I can read between the lines
You know how to speak my language
When I don't have the words to write
The way you push and pull me
It makes me lose my mind
But baby, I'm not complaining, mm-mm
That we don't work on paper
We don't work on paper

[Verse 2]
We both long for affection
But when feelings show up, we tend to run
We hide behind irrational insecurities
And laugh through it all, so nobody sees
We both lie when it gets too much

[Pre-Chorus]
Everybody else around us says we're too alike
You and I
But maybe similar things can attract sometimes

[Chorus]
We don't work on paper
But I can read between the lines
You know how to speak my language
When I don't have the words to write
The way you push and pull me
It makes me lose my mind
But baby, I'm not complaining, ooh
That we don't work on

[Bridge]
They may say that we're too young
Wasted and reckless and dumb
But even though it could get ugly
Just promise that you'll still love me
They may be right, but I don't care

[Chorus]
We don't work on paper
But I can read between the lines
You know how to speak my language
When I don't have the words to write
The way you push and pull me
Is something I won't fight
Baby, I'm not complaining, mm-mm
That we don't work on paper
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Will Linley

Will Linley

About “On Paper” by Will Linley

Read the complete lyrics to "On Paper" by Will Linley from the album "Magic" in 2023. 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.

"On Paper" is performed by Will Linley. from the album "Magic" in 2023 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 "On Paper", explore more songs by Will Linley 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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"On Paper" is credited to Will Linley. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"On Paper" appears on "Magic" in 2023.

Visit the Will Linley artist page at /artist/will-linley for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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