Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Sharon Van Etten
Canonical path: /sharon-van-etten/serpents
Related lyric paths: 6
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Serpents
Read Serpents lyrics by Sharon Van Etten on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Serpents
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It was a close call
Sitting in the back of the room
With a boy you could own
But they didn't know
Close in on my black eye
I feel safe at times
Certain emblems
Tell me it's time
Serpents in my mind
Looking for your crimes
Everything changes
I don't want mine to this time
You enjoy sucking on dreams
So I will fall asleep with someone other than you
I had a thought you would take me seriously
And listen on
Serpents in my mind
I am searching for your crimes
Everything changes
In time
You'll stay frozen in time
Collaging girls
Controlling minds
You hold the mirror well
To everybody else
Serpents in my mind
Trying to forgive your crimes
Everyone changes in time
I hope he changes this time
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Sharon Van Etten performs "Serpents", and this lyric page sits inside the Sharon Van Etten catalog on LyroVerse.
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Yes. The related section below points to (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding? and A Crime with a short reason for opening each page next.
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