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"Retrograde" is a track by James Blake. The track is 3:44 long. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 15 articles about James Blake.

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Retrograde

You're on your own
In a world you've grown
Few more years to go
Don't let the hurdle fall
So be the girl you loved
Be the girl you loved

I'll wait
So show me while you're strong
Ignore everybody else
We're alone now

I'll wait
So show me while you're strong
Ignore everybody else
We're alone now

Suddenly I'm hit
Is this darkness or the dawn?
And your friends are gone
And your friends won't come

So show me where you fit
So show me where you fit

I'll wait
So show me while you're strong
Ignore everybody else
We're alone now
I'll wait
I'll wait

Suddenly I'm hit
Is this darkness or the dawn?
And your friends are gone
And your friends won't come
So show me where you fit
So show me where you fit

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