Once Is Enough

by Wire

From the album: 154

Track 10 of 13 on 154 (1979).

Duration: 03:23

154 cover art

Lyrics for Once Is Enough

It's sinister I'd attempt a casual structure preceding interaction Symphonic in persuasion, noblesse oblige Each minister Is just a drop compared with having double vision It's desirable in part, refuse the ruse Deciding each devise if you don't think twice Once is enough, once is enough Preparing its demise, it's something you'll devise Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough In passing You sprang a leak instead (You'd sooner see its piety) (You'd replied in its course before you) Resume transmission Deciding each devise if you don't think twice Once is enough, once is enough Preparing its demise, it's something you'll devise Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough You retiring I'll respond with curtained thought, a pause for intermission My advice is simple Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough, once is enough Once is enough

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  7. On Returning
  8. A Mutual Friend
  9. Blessed State
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