Don't Get To Know Me

from The Great Pretend by Should

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If you must remember this
I’m only on the cusp of it
I don’t know why I am here
I feel so out of place

If you had a single thought
That might be seen as negative
I’ll bet it was honest
The subject was surely me.

Understand that I was taught
To tuck my thoughts and prayers away
I saved them for someone
and kept them from me

I haven’t had the kind of life
To place upon a pedestal
Don’t lock steps beside me
I surely will drag you down, down, down, down

Oh, don’t get to know me
Let’s all stay lonely

All you ever have to do is break a smile
To take my breath away
My defenses are nothing
When you come around

I haven’t had the kind of life that leads itself
To fame or high regard
Don’t lock steps beside me
I surely will drag you down

Oh, don’t get to know me
Let’s all stay lonely

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from The Great Pretend, released March 25, 2014

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Should Baltimore, Maryland

Formed during the first wave of North American dream pop/shoegaze over a quarter-century ago, through three albums, an EP, and sundry singles Should have continued to showcase a penchant for the unexpected, the ability to find beauty in the minimal, and balance the twin peaks of sound and songcraft. ... more

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