Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Xtc
Canonical path: /xtc/private-eye
Related lyric paths: 6
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Private Eye
Read Private Eye lyrics by Xtc on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Private Eye
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I've got a private eye to see if you've a mother
I've got a private eye to find out where you go
I've got a private eye to see if you've a lover
I've got a private eye to tell me what you know
You really should tread much more careful
Or you're going to get a stareful from my private eye
I've got a private eye to search the seas and skies
I've got a private eye to follow you around
I've got a private eye to tear off your disguise
I've got a private eye to make you look just like a clown
You really should...
I've got a private eye to see if you've a mother...
It nearly stopped my heart from beating
When I found out you were meeting my private eye
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