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Damsel in Distress by Rufus Wainwright

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Rufus Wainwright

Damsel in Distress

From Unfollow the Rules2020

Written by Rufus Wainwright

Produced by David Boucher, Mitchell Froom

Lyrics

Damsel in Distress

[Verse 1] Will you forever be a damsel in distress? Will you forever be a harbinger of loneliness? Yes, I remember smiles Yes, I remember wiles Behind the Square of Sloan Under the English moon within the Chelsea sky [Verse 2] Will you forever be wandering the wall? Looking for what you see Your father’s face in a waterfall Yes, I remember smiles Yes, I remember wiles Behind the Square of Sloan Under the English moon within the Chelsea sky [Chorus] So much You got exactly that You got exactly what you wanted But what the hell is that? [Verse 3] Who do you think I am? A traveler on the wind? I am a prince of men who was raised to soon be king All I can do is fight All I can do is wright Behind the Square of Sloan Under the English moon there I learned to survive [Chorus] So much You got exactly that You got exactly what you wanted But what the hell is that? [Verse 4] I hope you find your way for the sake of what we’ve lost And that there comes a day When you realize the precious cost Yes, I remember smiles Yes, I remember wiles Behind the Square of Sloan Under the English moon you in your disguise [Chorus] So much You got exactly that You got exactly what you wanted What the hell is that? [Outro] Will you forever be a damsel in distress? Will you forever be a damsel in distress? Will you forever be a damsel in distress? Will you forever be a damsel in distress? Will you forever be a damsel in distress? Will you forever be a damsel in distress?

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About this track

"Damsel in Distress" is a song by Rufus Wainwright from the album Unfollow the Rules, released in 2020. The song was written by Rufus Wainwright. It was produced by David Boucher, Mitchell Froom.

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  • Rufus Wainwright— 233 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • Davey Faragher— 120 credits as songwriter →
  • Gabriel Cabezas— 41 credits as cello →
  • Matt Chamberlain— 779 credits as songwriter →
  • Dan Higgins— 208 credits as flute →
  • Blake Mills— 841 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • George Doering— 42 credits as guitar →
  • Mitchell Froom— 254 credits as songwriter & producer →

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