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U2 – False Prophet (1990) | Track profile | Dork

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False Prophet

Release date: 1990

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"False Prophet" is a track by U2, from the album Contract Demos, released 1990. Full lyrics are available below.

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False Prophet

I realize who you are

When the centuries fall

I know, I understand

I realize who you are

Move the roller

Work the line, boy

He talks of dreams

Of promises

I know, I understand

Move the roller

Work the line

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1990

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