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ladyislingering · 08-29-2014, 10:04 PM

love this album so damn much.

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I can't find a full clip on youtube of "Tongue Like a Knife" but the lyrics are absolutely some of the most masterfully written at the end of the 1980s. This is, by far, my favorite track from "Sweets from a Stranger". A few notable pieces from the song:

Spoiler for lyrical perfection:

08-29-2014, 10:04 PM	#11937 (permalink)
ladyislingering Maelian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 695	love this album so damn much. editing for important added content: I can't find a full clip on youtube of "Tongue Like a Knife" but the lyrics are absolutely some of the most masterfully written at the end of the 1980s. This is, by far, my favorite track from "Sweets from a Stranger". A few notable pieces from the song: Spoiler for lyrical perfection: She was the jewel that Sparkled in darkness She was the love Of everyone's life She was the catch at Everyone's parties She was the one with a tongue Like a knife -- My mind launched away In a sea of its own Her grace and her tightness I had to admire -- Her tongue cut away And the wounds slowly opened __________________ You and I, We were born to die. Last edited by ladyislingering; 08-29-2014 at 10:41 PM.