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Artist: Vampire Weekend
Track: Don't Lie

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One look sent knees to the ground
Young bloods can't be settling down
Young hearts need the pressure to pound
So hold me close my baby

Don't lie, I want 'em to know
God's loves die young, is he ready to go?
It's the last time running through snow
Where the vaults are full and the fire is bold

I want to know, does it bother you?
The low click of a ticking clock
There's a lifetime right in front of you
And everyone I know

Young Turks, young Saturday nights
Young hips shouldn't break on the ice
Old flames, they can warm you tonight
So keep it cool, my baby

Don't lie, I want 'em to know
Got love feelings and the tournament's gold
It's the last time running through snow
Where the vaults are full and the fire is bold

I want to know, does it bother you?
The low click of a ticking clock
There's a headstone right in front of you
And everyone I know

Don't lie, I'm want 'em to know
God's loves die young, are you ready to go?
It's the last time running through snow
'Cause the fire can't last and the winter's cold

I want to know, does it bother you?
The low click of a ticking clock
There's a lifetime right in front of you
And everyone I know
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Genius Lyrics
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AZ Lyrics
Vampire Weekend - Don't Lie Lyrics
Vampire Weekend "Don't Lie": One look sent knees to the ground Young bloods can't be settling down Young hearts need the pressure...
Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma Lyrics
Why would you lie 'bout how much coal you have? Why would you lie about ... Why don't you come and play here? I'm just sitting on the shelf Why don't ...
Vampire Weekend - Hannah Hunt Lyrics
Vampire Weekend Lyrics. "Hannah Hunt". A gardener told me some plants move. But ... Don't Lie · Hannah Hunt · Everlasting Arms · Finger Back · Worship You · Ya ...
Vampire Weekend - Ya Hey Lyrics
Vampire Weekend "Ya Hey": Oh, sweet thing Zion doesn't love You And Babylon don't love You But You love everything Oh, You sai...
Vampire Weekend - Obvious Bicycle Lyrics
Vampire Weekend Lyrics. "Obvious Bicycle". Morning's come, you watch the red ... Don't Lie · Hannah Hunt · Everlasting Arms · Finger Back · Worship You · Ya Hey.
Vampire Weekend - Walcott Lyrics
Vampire Weekend "Walcott": Walcott, don't you know that it's insane? Don't you ... lie And I know Foxes mate For life because They're in love Learn as much as ...
Vampire Weekend - Unbelievers Lyrics
Vampire Weekend Lyrics. "Unbelievers". Got a little soul. The world is a cold ... Don't Lie · Hannah Hunt · Everlasting Arms · Finger Back · Worship You · Ya Hey.
Vampire Weekend - Diane Young Lyrics
Vampire Weekend Lyrics. "Diane Young". You torched a Saab like a pile of ... Don't Lie · Hannah Hunt · Everlasting Arms · Finger Back · Worship You · Ya Hey.
Vampire Weekend - Step Lyrics
Vampire Weekend Lyrics. "Step". Every time I see you in the world, you always ... Don't Lie · Hannah Hunt · Everlasting Arms · Finger Back · Worship You · Ya Hey.
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Vampire Weekend - Don't Lie Lyrics
Lyrics for Don't Lie by Vampire Weekend. One look sent knees to the ground Young bloods can′t be settling down Young hearts need th...
Vampire Weekend - Obvious Bicycle Lyrics
Lyrics for Obvious Bicycle by Vampire Weekend. Morning′s come, you watch the red sun rise The LED still flickers in your eyes Oh, you oug...
Vampire Weekend - Diane Young Lyrics
Lyrics for Diane Young by Vampire Weekend. You torched a Saab like a pile of leaves I′d gone to find some better wheels Four or five ...
Vampire Weekend - Worship You Lyrics
Lyrics for Worship You by Vampire Weekend. Only in the way you want it Only on the day you want it Only with the understanding Every ...
Vampire Weekend - Unbelievers Lyrics
Lyrics for Unbelievers by Vampire Weekend. Got a little soul The world is a cold, cold place to be Want a little warmth But who′s goi...
Vampire Weekend - Hannah Hunt Lyrics
Lyrics for Hannah Hunt by Vampire Weekend. A gardener told me some plants move But I could not believe it Til me and Hannah Hunt saw...
Vampire Weekend - Everlasting Arms Lyrics
Lyrics for Everlasting Arms by Vampire Weekend. I took your counsel and came to ruin Leave me to myself, leave me to myself I took your co...
Vampire Weekend - Step Lyrics
Lyrics for Step by Vampire Weekend. Every time I see you in the world You always step to my girl Back, back, way back, I used...
Vampire Weekend - Finger Back Lyrics
Lyrics for Finger Back by Vampire Weekend. Bend my finger back, snap! Wrap it in a paper towel Break a twig in half and set it straig...
Letra de Everlasting Arms de Vampire Weekend
Letra de Everlasting Arms de Vampire Weekend. I took your counsel and came to ruin Leave me to myself, leave me to myself I took your co...
Vampire Weekend - Step translation in Spanish
Spanish translation of lyrics for Step by Vampire Weekend. Every time I see you in the world You always step to my girl Back, back, way back, I used...
Letra de Step de Vampire Weekend
Letra de Step de Vampire Weekend. Every time I see you in the world You always step to my girl Back, back, way back, I used...
Vampire Weekend - Worship You translation in Spanish
Spanish translation of lyrics for Worship You by Vampire Weekend. Only in the way you want it Only on the day you want it Only with the understanding Every ...
Vampire Weekend - Worship You translation in Italian
Italian translation of lyrics for Worship You by Vampire Weekend. Only in the way you want it Only on the day you want it Only with the understanding Every ...
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did Vampire Weekend release “Don't Lie”?
Vampire Weekend released “Don't Lie” on May 14, 2013.
Q:Who wrote “Don't Lie” by Vampire Weekend?
“Don't Lie” by Vampire Weekend was written by Rostam & Ezra Koenig.
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Vampire Weekend Lyrics
Vampire Weekend lyrics - 62 song lyrics sorted by album, including "Oxford ... Don't Lie · Hannah Hunt · Everlasting Arms · Finger Back · Worship You · Ya Hey.