[Vers 1]
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I could easily stay in bed for years
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But that was never my ambition
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And keep the curtains drawn all day
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And watch the children's television
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Don't treat me gently I'm still alive
[Chorus]
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Marguerite Yourcenar in the pocket of my car
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Marguerite Yourcenar pushed the realms of truth so far
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All the pictures look the same in this corner of the game
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Marguerite Yourcenar I know you
[Vers 2]
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There's been a funeral in my head
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I't taken time but I've recovered
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I still regret those things I said
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But there's no point when you're discovered
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Don't treat me gently I'm still alive
[Chorus]
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Marguerite Yourcenar in the pocket of my car
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Marguerite Yourcenar pushed the realms of truth so far
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All the pictures look the same in this corner of the game
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Marguerite Yourcenar I know you
[Bridge]
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And I bought you roses
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And I made you better
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Pretending to love you turned into obsession
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And I felt I'd never end up
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Feeling this way
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Don't treat me gently I'm still alive
[Chorus]
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Marguerite Yourcenar in the pocket of my car
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Marguerite Yourcenar pushed the realms of truth so far
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All the pictures look the same in this corner of the game
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Marguerite Yourcenar I know you
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Marguerite ... Oh I never never never never never make a promise
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I can't keep I never never never never never make a promise