Heart In A Cage

Album: First Impressions Of Earth (2005)
Charted: 25
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  • I don't feel better when I'm fuckin' around
    And I don't write better when I'm stuck in the ground
    So don't teach me a lesson 'cause I've already learned
    Yeah, the sun will be shinin' and my children will burn

    Oh, the heart beats in its cage

    I don't want what you want, I don't feel what you feel
    See, I'm stuck in a city but I belong in a field
    Yeah, we got left, left, left, left, left, left, left
    Now it's three in the morning and you're eating alone

    Oh, the heart beats in its cage

    All our friends, they're laughing at us
    All of those you loved, you mistrust
    Help me, I'm just not quite myself
    Look around, there's no one else there

    I went to the concert and I fought through the crowd
    Guess I got too excited when I thought you were around
    Oh, he gets left, left, left, left, left, left, left
    And I'm sorry you were thinking I would steal your fire

    Oh, the heart beats in its cage
    Yes, the heart beats in its cage, alright

    Oh, the heart beats in its cage Writer/s: Julian Casablancas
    Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 2

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  • Stephen from Claymont , Dei love the guitar in this song it def. sets the pase for the song
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