Truth, Bitter Truth - Marianne Faithfull

Where did it go to my youth?

Where did it slip away to?

Who was it told the truth — the bitter truth?

The truth we didn’t want to know.

What is it do you know?

What is it can’t bear it?

Who did it — do I care?

Who is it — when did it happen and where?

Why did you let me know?

How could you think I’d stand it?

You know I’d pay you back

I did it and it happened — do you care?

Where did it go to my youth?.

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Who is he — do you know?

This man of power but a fool

They said he was so high and pure

They also said he was cruel.

They killed him

did you see?

They knew he couldn’t take it.

They wanted lies — he told the truth

They did it — and it happened — who cares.

Where did it go to my youth?.

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Why did you let me know.

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What is it — do you know?.

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Who is it — do you know?

What is it — can I bear it?

Who did it — do I care?

Who is it — when did it happen and where?

Where did it go to my youth?.

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