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The Art of Noise – Who’s Afraid (of the Art of Noise) (1984) | Track profile | Dork

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The Art of Noise

Who’s Afraid (of the Art of Noise)

Release date: 19th June 1984

From Who’s Afraid of the Art of Noise?

About This Track

"Who’s Afraid (of the Art of Noise)" is a track by The Art of Noise, from the album Who’s Afraid of the Art of Noise?, released 19th June 1984. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

The Art of Noise

The Art of Noise

Lyrics

Who’s Afraid (of the Art of Noise)

Hey!

Hey! Hey hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Can I say something?

Can I say something?

Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey hey!

Hey hey! Hey hey!

Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Can I say something? (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)

Can I say something?

Can I say something?

Can I say something? (Hey! Hey!)

Can I say something? (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)

Can I say something?

Can I say something?

Hey! Hey!

Can I say something? (Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)

Can I say something?

Can I say something?

Can I-- can I say something?

Can I say something?

Can I say

Can I say something?

Can I say something?

Boo!

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1984

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Who’s Afraid of the Art of Noise?

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