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Innocent and Vain Lyrics — Nico | Dork

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Nico
Innocent and Vain Lyrics

Lyrics

Innocent and Vain

From The End...1974

Written by Nico

Produced by John Cale

Lyrics

Innocent and Vain

[Verse 1] The secrets that I do not know I cannot understand them A wanted series printed over Words are his defenses [Verse 2] The battle bracelets do not fit My favorite gladiator A fanatic hero piously Has to be a faker [Verse 3] He is a dangerous creator A master in his mortal cave I am a savage violator A valet innocent and vain

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About this track

"Innocent and Vain" is a song by Nico from the album The End..., released in 1974. The song was written by Nico. It was produced by John Cale.

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Nico— 75 credits as songwriter & producer →
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Brian Eno— 1,492 credits as songwriter & producer →
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