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Artist: The Drums
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What You Were
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What You Were
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They said, you were a mystery
I know, you can't fool me
But still I cave in, I gave you my heart
I cave in, I gave you my heart
Well hang on hang on!
I know you don't think I know
Well hold on hold on!
But I know, but I know, but I know
I always knew what you were
I always knew what you were
You came along
You came along, got into your car
You came along
I knew I was wrong, I knew I would die
But still I cave in, I gave you my heart
I cave in, I knew I would die
Well hang on, hang on!
I know you don't think that I know
Well hold on, hold on
But I know, but I know, but I know
I always knew what you were
I always knew what you were
Oh oh oh whooh whooh
Well hang on, hang on
I know that you don't think I know
Well hold on, hold on
But I know, but I know, but I know
I always knew what you were
I always knew what you were
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