Page type: lyric reference
Artist: James
Canonical path: /james/william-burroughs
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
William Burroughs
Read William Burroughs lyrics by James on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
William Burroughs
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
At school he always had to hide
His feelings buried deep inside
A poker face, his features froze
At 12 he looked like William Burroughs
He talked but never moved his lips
Made love but never used his hips
His skin unused fell to decay
From fleshy pink to ashen grey
It's enough to crack a smile
It's enough to make you blind
It's enough to make you live your life backwards
It's enough to drive you out of your mind
And he became a figurehead
A 3-D sign that might be dead
And no one knew his state of mind
He fell into the great divide
It's enough to crack a smile
It's enough to leave you blind
At school he always had to hide
His feelings buried deep inside
A poker face, his features froze
At 12 he looked like William Burroughs
William Burroughs
William Burroughs
William Burroughs
Burroughs
Burroughs
Burroughs
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "William Burroughs"?
James performs "William Burroughs", and this lyric page sits inside the James catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "William Burroughs"?
Yes. The related section below points to Watering Hole and Attention with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by James?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through James's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on William Burroughs yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.