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A Touching Display Lyrics by Wire

On Returning (1977-1979)

1979

With all the front and more besides
Bitch, thrust, and parry and a few asides
With considerable charm
You chose not to decide

I really like you, becomes my massage
I really want you, becomes my decision

How long can we
Sustain ourselves apart?
The pressure's increasing
It squeezes my heart

I bought a ticket, you took a walk
So much to say, we're unable to talk
Suffering in silence, our eyes give it away
So close as we part, a touching display
Colouring my thoughts, predominately grey and fighting bravely

Oh, will she save me?
From what or who
I do not know
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About “A Touching Display” by Wire

Read the complete lyrics to "A Touching Display" by Wire from the album "On Returning (1977-1979)" in 1979. 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, Art-Punk, Post-Punk.

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"A Touching Display" appears on "On Returning (1977-1979)" in 1979.

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