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nora writes a ballad in her basement (demo) Lyrics

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nora writes a ballad in her basement (demo)

From originals2013

Written by Clairo

Produced by Clairo

Lyrics

nora writes a ballad in her basement (demo)

I could be the one you needed I could be the one you wanted I don't need you I don't need you I don't need you now I don't need you I don't need you I don't need you now If I really wanted to I (iiiiii) If I really wanted to I (iiiiii) I could be the, I could be the, I could be the one I could be the, I could be the, I could be the one

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"nora writes a ballad in her basement (demo)" is a song by Clairo from the album originals, released in 2013. The song was written by Clairo. It was produced by Clairo.

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