Don't Be - Memory

by The Chills

From the album: Submarine Bells

Track 9 of 12 on Submarine Bells (1990).

Duration: 4:46

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Lyrics for Don't Be - Memory

I almost wish I could forget you In reality I won't Though summer with my arms around you Seems hopelessly remote It won't be long And our love is strong It won't be long, it won't be long If nothing goes wrong I would tell you loves eternal But eternity is such a long time Which we both know we won't handle With solitude so unattractive But we don't have long And now we've this greenhouse on No, we don't have long, we don't have long Has something gone wrong? Aah I'll try to delay this desperate deal By mailing eight letters that say how I feel For if you weren't here There'd always be clear reminiscence Sensing your presence Don't be a stranger And don't be, memory Cozy in the North wing Taking turns at Swamp Thing Listening to The Byrds sing On the tape recorder Praying that we might gain Time and understanding What's the use, the phone rings Sends another order The uncaring power of memory So crippling in its clarity Those spiteful spikes of sentiment I'd love to make some sense of it But I won't be long And our love is strong No, I won't be long, I won't be long Has something gone wrong, aah Sensing your essence So reminiscent A forgotten flavor Don't be, memory Feeling resented Unrepresented Please don't regret it And don't be, memory

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