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Writer

Release date: 1st February 1982

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"Writer" is a track by UFO, from the album Mechanix, released 1st February 1982. Full lyrics are available below.

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UFO

UFO

Lyrics

Writer

I'm the writer got a front page cover

Hot gossip 'bout who's with their latest lover

I write all chapters by the second scene

I call the shots, don't need a Fleet Street team

I am a writer and I'm the news

You cross me you know, you're gonna lose

I'll do the story if you're dead or alive

If seconds out or if you're gonna take a dive

Slip out the news or a piece of scandal

Don't toe the line, 'cause nothing's too hot to handle

I am a writer and I'm the news

If you cross me you know, you're gonna lose

Yeah, you're gonna lose

I am a writer and I am the news

If you cross me you know, you're gonna lose

And where you are it's because of me

'Cause overnight you know it don't come free

I'll put you up there or I'll bring you down

'Cause nothing moves without me in this town

I am a writer and I am the news

You cross me you know, you're gonna lose

Boy, you're gonna lose

I said, you're gonna lose

I write the news I am the news

Got to, got to got to lose

Oh yeah, you're gonna lose

So don't step on my blue suede shoes

You're gonna lose

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