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Artist: Sleater-Kinney
Canonical path: /sleater-kinney/the-center-won-t-hold
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
The Center Won't Hold
Read The Center Won't Hold lyrics by Sleater-Kinney on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Lyrics
The Center Won't Hold
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I need something pretty
To help me ease my pain
I need something ugly
To put me in my place
Oh, I need something holy
Give me a little taste
And I need something muddy
To cover up the stain
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I need a little money
So I got something to save
I need a quick injection
To get you out of my way
I need a real affliction
Gives me a reason to stay
I need a new reflection
Don't wanna see my face
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