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Backwaters Lyrics — David Sylvian | Dork

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David Sylvian
Backwaters Lyrics

Lyrics

Backwaters

From Brilliant Trees1984

Written by David Sylvian

Produced by David Sylvian, Steve Nye

Lyrics

Backwaters

Once again I'm hiding in backwaters Running this way and that Trying so very hard to please (Beware of hidden snares) Rushing to bite the hand that feeds me Running this way and that (There are always other possibilities) This way and that

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About this track

"Backwaters" is a song by David Sylvian from the album Brilliant Trees, released in 1984. The song was written by David Sylvian. It was produced by David Sylvian, Steve Nye.

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