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The Dirty Nil – Provisional (2015) | Track profile | Dork

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Provisional

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Provisional

Release date: 9th October 2015

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"Provisional" is a track by The Dirty Nil, from the album Higher Power, released 9th October 2015. It's filed under Rock. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 3 articles about The Dirty Nil.

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Lyrics

Provisional

[Verse 1]

Somewhere in these private minds

The last one comes just in time to

Clear out the chambers, sew up the lips

That's the price to pay for hoping every slip’s not a slide

[Verse 2]

In other words, not to get it wrong

It's pointless to walk when its past time to run

Secured under the weight of watchful eyes

Lulled to sleep under clear expansive skies

[Verse 3]

Somewhere in these prying hearts

Conflicting histories tear us apart, now

We hope we don't get what we deserve

Hide behind the targets in front of all the people we serve

[Verse 1]

Somewhere in these private minds

The last one comes just in time to

Clear out the chambers, sew up the lips

That’s the price to pay for hoping every slip's not a slide

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Track details

From Higher Power

2015

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Album

26th February 2016

Release year

2015

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