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UB40 – Sardonicus (1981) | Track profile | Dork

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Present Arms
Sardonicus

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Sardonicus

Release date: 29th May 1981

From Present Arms

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About This Track

"Sardonicus" is a track by UB40, from the album Present Arms, released 29th May 1981. Full lyrics are available below.

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UB40

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Lyrics

Sardonicus

A human statue made of living stone

A paradox etched in human bone

If you could see behind a thin disguise

There's a hidden glint of madness in his eyes

Many men are fooled by his smile

His superficial grace his charm and style

Sardonicus is everybody's friend

Sardonicus keeps smiling to the end

A human statue made of living stone

A paradox etched in human bone

If you could see behind a thin disguise

There's a hidden glint of madness in his eyes

Many men are fooled by his smile

His superficial grace his charm and style

Sardonicus is everybody's friend

Sardonicus keeps smiling to the end

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1981

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