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to mend our loveless lives

to heal our broken souls

to wake the dream that died

no need for friendly words

your kisses or your drugs

no gold no gifts no hugs

we only want applause

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though elderly and tired

the hunger never wanes

the child inside requires

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the vacant concert hall

is full in the retelling

we're helpless we're obsessed

we're haunted we're beset

by a promise never met of

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