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Obscure Wisdom Lyrics — Dirty Projectors | Dork

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Dirty Projectors
Obscure Wisdom Lyrics

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Dirty Projectors

Obscure Wisdom

From Slaves’ Graves & Ballads2004

Lyrics

Obscure Wisdom

The only instance of your poor judgement Would be to mistrust it Mistrust the superior wisdom of your body Beautiful and pure Obscure, but sure Manhattan will take you But let it be in a while Manhattan will take you But let it be in a while

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"Obscure Wisdom" is a song by Dirty Projectors from the album Slaves’ Graves & Ballads, released in 2004.

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