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Lightenup

Release date: 11th October 2018

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"Lightenup" is a track by Parcels, from the album Parcels, released 11th October 2018. The track is 3:57 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 4 articles about Parcels.

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Lyrics

Lightenup

Time to lighten up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to
Time I gave it up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to

Every eye is on us
Every side is on us
Sing it with pride and promise
Never cry, never cry

But you know we like it honest
You know it's why we bought you
I like your style and all
But do it right
Do it in

Time to lighten up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to
Time I gave it up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to

I need it, I love it
The music, the time it takes for the letter to write back
Let it go, let it go
'Cause this is the final product
Drink it a while and call us
Sell it for dimes and dollars
There you go

Time to lighten up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to
Time I gave it up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to

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  1. 1Comedown
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    3:57
  3. 3Withorwithout
    3:25
  4. 4Tape
    3:44
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