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Prisoner

From Prisoner1979

Written by David Paich

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Prisoner

I'm your prisoner You got me chained up to your love I'm your prisoner hey, hey Someone better free me From these thoughts that I'm thinking of Love to be in your arms I'm a captive of your charms The walls are much too high

Now I just wanna touch the sky I never thought your love would Threaten to hold me this way I'm your prisoner You got me chained up to your love I'm your prisoner hey, hey Someone better free me From these thoughts that I'm thinking of

All beaten and abuse Now I feel tied up and misused I was please up from the start No one sees my broken heart I never thought your love would Threaten to hold me this way I'm your prisoner, I'm your prisoner for your love I'm your prisoner wrapped up in your arms

I'm a captive of your charms The walls are much too high Now I just wanna touch the sky Ooh baby I've been beaten and abused Ah I been tied up and misused I was pleased up from the start No one sees my broken heart I can not escape your powers

I get weaker by the hour I was such a wicked lover But just do it like no other I never thought your love would Threaten to hold me this way I'm your prisoner You got me chained up to your love I'm your prisoner hey, hey

Someone better free me From these thoughts that I'm thinking of I'm your prisoner You got me chained up to your love I'm your prisoner hey, hey Someone better free me From these thoughts that I'm thinking of I never thought your love would Threaten to hold me this way

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"Prisoner" is a song by Cher from the album Prisoner, released in 1979. The song was written by David Paich. It was produced by Bob Esty, Larry Emerine.

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