Copy of a Copy of a Copy Lyrics

[Verse 1]
It's an old curse, dreamers divin' head first
Broken beaks and dead birds
Can't get through the glass
There's no use cryin' over spilled blood
Carin' only kills love
A kiss won't bring it back


[Pre-Chorus]
I know that the first blow hits you cold

[Chorus]
Young man, hush your crying, dry your tears away
Nothing is original, there's nothing left to say
You won't be the first or be the last to bleed
Every broken heart as far as your eye can see
It's a copy of a copy of a copy
It's a copy of a copy of a copy

[Verse 2]
I can hear you, howlin' 'til your lungs hurt
So let this be your comfort
You're not the only one, no
In a strange way, we're all in this together
Been this way forever, you're not the only one
[Pre-Chorus]
I know that the first blow hits you cold

[Chorus]
Young man, hush your crying, dry your tears away
Nothing is original, there's nothing left to say
You won't be the first or be the last to bleed
Every broken heart as far as your eye can see
It's a copy of a copy of a copy
It's a copy of a copy of a copy

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Chorus]
Young man, hush your crying, dry your tears away
Nothing is original, there's nothing left to say
You won't be the first or be the last to bleed
Every broken heart as far as your eye can see
It's a copy of a copy of a copy
It's a copy of a copy of a copy
It's a copy of a copy of a copy
It's a copy of a copy of a copy

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Genius Annotation

“Copy of a Copy of a Copy” was first teased in a promo video and later in a tweet a few days before Louis' livestreamed charity concert. After speculation from some fans that it was “Copy Of A”, by Nine Inch Nails, Tomlinson tweeted revealing that it was a new song, not a cover. The song is rumored to be about him talking to his younger self.

He then performed it for the first time on the show after announcing it in the setlist. This was also the first time it was publicly heard.

He later revealed in a tweet that he was not sure if it will be released as a part of his second studio album, but it would remain in the set for tour.

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