Veins

by Tori Amos

From the album: In Times Of Dragons

Track 8 of 17 on In Times Of Dragons (2026).

Duration: 3:59

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Lyrics for Veins

I didn't wanna tell you the shadows I didn't wanna tell you the history of the family I didn't wanna tell you 'Cause I don't want it running in your veins I don't want it running in your veins You didn't wanna tell me or bring me any shame You didn't wanna tell me what runs through my veins Doesn't it feel different when the shadows are your own? Doesn't it feel different knowing what you know? But I don't want it running in your veins No, I don't want it running in your veins So you don't want it running in my veins No, I don't want it running in your veins But can a gift be born out of poison? And can love breed itself into hate? I didn't want you carrying this burden How can I protect you from your truth? I didn't wanna tell you the secret That's running through your veins You didn't wanna tell me, but I always knеw What can you not tell me when I comе from you? 'Cause I don't want it running in your veins You don't want it running in my veins No, I don't want it running in your veins So you don't want it running in my veins But can a gift be born out of poison? And can love breed itself into hate? I didn't want you carrying this burden How can I protect you from your truth? But I don't want it running in your veins You don't want it running in my veins No, I don't want it running in your veins But it's already running in my veins

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