Don’t Wanna Know ‘Bout Evil
Song by Beth Orton ‧ 1993
Lyrics
Sometimes it gets so hard to listen
Hard for me to use my eyes
And all around the gold is glistening
Making sure it keeps me down to size
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know a thing about evil
Only wanna know about love
(Knowledge is power)
I’m waitin’ for the planes to tumble
Waitin’ for the towns to fall
I’m waitin’ for the cities to crumble
Waitin’ till I see you crawl
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know a thing about evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
And yes it’s getting hard to listen
Hard for me to use my eyes
And all around the gold is glistening
Making sure it keeps us hyp-n-o-tized
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know a thing about evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know a thing about evil
Only wanna know about love
I don’t wanna know ’bout evil
Only wanna know about love
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