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Artist: The Who
Track: Behind Blue Eyes

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No one knows what it's like
To be the bad man
To be the sad man
Behind blue eyes

No one knows what it's like
To be hated
To be fated
To telling only lies

But my dreams
They aren't as empty
As my conscience seems to be

I have hours, only lonely
My love is vengeance
That's never free

No one knows what it's like
To feel these feelings
Like I do
And I blame you

No one bites back as hard
On their anger
None of my pain and woe
Can show through

But my dreams
They aren't as empty
As my conscience seems to be

I have hours, only lonely
My love is vengeance
That's never free, mm-mm-hmm

When my fist clenches, crack it open
Before I use it and lose my cool
When I smile, tell me some bad news
Before I laugh and act like a fool

And if I swallow anything evil
Put your finger down my throat
And if I shiver, please give me a blanket
Keep me warm, let me wear your coat

No one knows what it's like
To be the bad man
To be the sad man
Behind blue eyes
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did The Who release “Behind Blue Eyes”?
The Who released “Behind Blue Eyes” on November 6, 1971.
Q:Who wrote “Behind Blue Eyes” by Within Temptation?
“Behind Blue Eyes” by Within Temptation was written by Pete Townshend.
Q:When did Limp Bizkit release “Behind Blue Eyes”?
Limp Bizkit released “Behind Blue Eyes” on September 23, 2003.
Q:Who wrote “Behind Blue Eyes” by Jeff Russo?
“Behind Blue Eyes” by Jeff Russo was written by Noah Hawley, Jeff Russo & Pete Townshend.
Q:Who produced “Behind Blue Eyes” by Within Temptation?
“Behind Blue Eyes” by Within Temptation was produced by Within Temptation.
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