Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Sonic Youth
Canonical path: /sonic-youth/the-burning-spear
Related lyric paths: 6
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The Burning Spear
Read The Burning Spear lyrics by Sonic Youth on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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The Burning Spear
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I'm not afraid to say I'm scared
In my bed I'm deep in prayer
I trust the speed I love the fear
The music comes
The burning spear
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