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Despair Lyrics — Japan | Dork

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Japan
Despair Lyrics

Lyrics

Japan

Despair

From Quiet Life1979

Written by David Sylvian

Produced by John Punter

Lyrics

Despair

[Couplet unique] Doucement, ne les dérangez pas Il y a des gens qui vivent comme ça Les artistes de demain En desespoir agréable

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About this track

"Despair" is a song by Japan from the album Quiet Life, released in 1979. The song was written by David Sylvian. It was produced by John Punter.

Quiet Life album →Track profile →

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Mick Karn— 163 credits as songwriter & producer →
Colin Fairley— 36 credits as producer →
Jon Jacobs Jr— 8 credits as engineer →
Steve Jansen— 193 credits as songwriter & producer →
Richard Barbieri— 206 credits as songwriter & producer →
John Punter— 88 credits as producer →
Richard Barbieri— 206 credits as songwriter & producer →

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