“____” [1]
english has a magic
word that erases the past
i’d like to share it with you (but you’d fall for it too fast)
you see, i really like you (but this message is sublime)
this word’s for you, but it’s a little bit before its time
i’d use it in a sentence, but then you would surely guess
you’re qualified (but there’s a little something to confess)
the words that come before this word have little meaning, but
i could keep this a secret (but i think i’ve said too much)
so, listen up, you’ll hear it (but you won’t be listening)
they want you to be free but then they spank you when you sing
so, guess me if you can, but please don’t get into a rut
i’m here to help, but suit yourself, this case is open/shut
but this is gonna hurt me a lot more than it hurts you
but i’m trying to be serious, but i very seldom do
i’d like to share it with you (but you’d fall for it too fast)
you see, i really like you (but this message is sublime)
this word’s for you, but it’s a little bit before its time
i’d use it in a sentence, but then you would surely guess
you’re qualified (but there’s a little something to confess)
the words that come before this word have little meaning, but
i could keep this a secret (but i think i’ve said too much)
so, listen up, you’ll hear it (but you won’t be listening)
they want you to be free but then they spank you when you sing
so, guess me if you can, but please don’t get into a rut
i’m here to help, but suit yourself, this case is open/shut
but this is gonna hurt me a lot more than it hurts you
but i’m trying to be serious, but i very seldom do
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[1] martino, j. (2002). "___". book iv: plenny more. copyright 2002 by j. martino.
