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System by Foy Vance

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Foy Vance

System

Release date: 8th September 2021

From Signs of LifeTrack 8
3:53
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About This Track

"System" is a track by Foy Vance, from the album Signs of Life, released 8th September 2021. The track is 3:53 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Foy Vance

Foy Vance

Lyrics

System

She said, "Life's like trying to land an airplane
"When you're circling the eye inside a hurricane"
It's hard to keep your confidence
You're only safe as your safest friend

Sometimes life with me is more like aquaplaning
Just hoping that the rubber grips the road again
When you can't rely on your safest friend
Well, you're only safe as your best defense

What she needs is a system

She lives life endlessly in soliloquy
Always lost in thought and never much to say
When you can't rely on your best defense
You're only safe as your common sense

What she needs is a system
What she needs is a system
What she needs is a system

We stopped on the One, though we had time to make
Watched the sun descend and daylight fade away
You said I wished the sunset would never end
You know, sometimes, daddy, you're my only friend

What she needs is a system
What she needs is a system
What she needs is a system
What she needs is a system
What she needs is a system

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Track details

From Signs of Life

3:532021
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Album
Signs of Life
Signs of Life
Foy Vance
9th September 2021
Track number
8
Release year
2021
  1. 1Sapling
    4:18
  2. 2We Can't Be Tamed
    3:04
  3. 3Signs of Life
    5:01
  4. 4Roman Attack
    4:28

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    Foy Vance - Signs Of Life

    A truly sincere piece of work that is as relatable as it is inspiring.

    16 Sept 2021 • 10:52 am
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