Linger
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Linger
If you, if you could return
Don't let it burn,don't let it fade
I'm sure I'm not being rude
But it's just your attitude
It's tearing me apart
It's ruining everything
I swore, I swore I would be true
So why were you holding her hand
And honey so did you
Is that the way we stand
Were you lying all the time
Was it just a game to you
But I m in so deep
You know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger
Do you have to, do you have to let it linger
Oh, I thought the world of you
I thought nothing could go wrong
But I was wrong, but I was wrong
If you, if you could get by
Trying not to lie
Things wouldn't be so confused
And I wouldn't feel so used
But you always really knew
I just wanna be with you
But I'm in so deep
You know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger
Do you have to, do you have to let it linger
Oh, I thought the world of you
I thought nothing could go wrong
But I was wrong, but I was wrong
If you, if you could return
Don't let it burn,don't let it fade
I'm sure I'm not being rude
But it's just your attitude
It's tearing me apart
It's ruining everything
I swore, I swore I would be true
So why were you holding her hand
And honey so did you
Is that the way we stand
Were you lying all the time
Was it just a game to you
But I m in so deep
You know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger
Do you have to, do you have to let it linger
Oh, I thought the world of you
I thought nothing could go wrong
But I was wrong, but I was wrong
If you, if you could get by
Trying not to lie
Things wouldn't be so confused
And I wouldn't feel so used
But you always really knew
I just wanna be with you
But I'm in so deep
You know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it linger
Do you have to, do you have to let it linger
Oh, I thought the world of you
I thought nothing could go wrong
But I was wrong, but I was wrong
Linger - Screeching Weasel
Released in 1987, "Linger" stands as a defining track in the post-punk revival of the late 1980s, serving as the lead single from Screeching Weasel's debut album. The song encapsulates the band's signature blend of chaotic energy, raw vocals, and driving rhythms that would come to characterize the genre. As a cornerstone of their early discography, the recording helped establish Screeching Weasel's reputation for high-octane performance and contributed to the broader movement of noise rock and hardcore punk. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's ability to capture the frenetic spirit of its era while maintaining a distinct identity within the punk landscape.