Tailspin Headwhack

by Chris Duarte John Jordan recording of 1997 from Tailspin Headwhack (Jive 41611) For how long has this been goin' on Let me know before things go wrong Please tell me, truth I must hear For I fear a heartbreak is near You do this, you do that Everybody can see While you're gone from my sight You're dismantling me, don't listen to rumors 'Cause truth comes from you It's becoming so clear Please don't let it be true Hit the streets, ear to the wind Head is sick and I need my close friend Forty dollars and a phone number too Now I'm half way there being so sweet to you You do this, you do that Everybody can see While you're gone from my sight You're dismantling me, don't listen to rumors 'Cause truth comes from you It's becoming so clear Please don't let it be true Pain is gone and the deal has gone down Head is straight yeah, and my life's turned around Won't be long and time catches on And then your life, your life will be gone Tailspin headwhack Don't turn your back Tailspin headwhack Don't turn, don't turn your back

 

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