Edwyn Collins - Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation Lyrics

Edwyn Collins Lyrics

"Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation"

Back when the words came easily
I had the answer to everything
Revelling in a smart-alec comeback
Now I'm alone with my memories
Far from the place that I need to be
Where is the one that speaks to me?

If I can't talk to you
And you can't talk to me
How shall nation speak unto nation?
I know I'm dumb
But people are dumber
Talking in a loud grating way
Talking in a loud grating way

If I could break down the empire that rules your home
Invade it with thoughts that are all my own
Maybe I could liberate your soul
Scatter your ashes, build you back up
Hope for a miracle, that's all you've got
Maybe I could liberate your soul

If I can't talk to you
And you can't talk to me
How shall nation speak unto nation?
I know I'm dumb
But people are dumber
Talking in a loud grating way
Talking in a loud grating way

If I can't talk to you
And you can't talk to me
How shall nation speak unto nation?
I know I'm dumb
But people are dumber
Talking in a loud grating way
Talking in a loud grating way

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album: "Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation" (2025)

Edwyn Collins - Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation album cover

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"Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation" lyrics

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