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Instigator Lyrics — Kevin Devine | Dork

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Kevin Devine
Instigator Lyrics

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Instigator

From Instigator2016

Written by Kevin Devine

Produced by John Agnello

Lyrics

Instigator

I keep it down, do it just like you tell me to I draw it straight as I possibly can I come as close to the truth as I ever do I take some liberties, I am what I am And that surprises everyone I wanna be your instigator Molotov in your clenched left hand I wanna be your instigator Your dynamite, your everyman Colliding thoughts bundled up, indecipherable Jumped on one foot till they fell from my ear A garbage sea thick with steel chips and airplane glue I poured it all in your lap, baby here I was surprised like anyone I wanna be your instigator Molotov in your clenched left hand I wanna be your instigator Your dynamite, your everyman A barricade, a catalyst An argument for glory on my lips I was as surprised as anyone I wanna be your instigator Molotov in your clenched left hand I wanna be your instigator A dynamite, your everyman I wanna be your instigator I wanna be your instigator I wanna be your instigator A dynamite, your everyman

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"Instigator" is a song by Kevin Devine from the album Instigator, released in 2016. The song was written by Kevin Devine. It was produced by John Agnello.

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