First It Giveth

Album: Songs For The Deaf (2002)
Charted: 33
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  • I'm in you, now you're in me
    I can't tell
    You're so cruel, more than me
    It is true (that's right)
    Loyal to only you, up your sleeve
    I want some (come on, take it)
    Of all of you (it's yours)
    Trickin' me

    First it giveth, then it taketh away
    First it giveth, then it taketh away
    First it giveth, then it taketh away
    First it giveth, then it taketh away

    I would beg and I would plead
    I would shake

    On a hook, dangling, wide awake
    I'm so young
    And beautiful (that's right, I'm slick)
    I'm no fool
    Time goes by, tables turn
    All I know

    First it giveth, then it taketh away
    First it giveth, then it taketh away
    First it giveth, then it taketh away
    First it giveth, then it taketh away

    First it giveth, then it taketh away
    First it giveth, then it taketh away
    Away, away Writer/s: Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri
    Publisher: Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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  • Layton from Paris, TxI really like this song, I like the background vocals in the chorus. My friend gave me the CD and I really like it.
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