I Desire

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Devo ( /ˈdiːvoʊ/, originally /diːˈvoʊ/) is an American punk rock/New Wave band formed in 1972 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (Mark and Bob) and the Casales (Gerald and Bob), along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult following throughout its existence. Their style over time has shifted between punk, art rock, post-punk, and New Wave. Their music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary. Their often discordant pop songs feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures that have proven influ… more »


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2010
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I desire I desire
I pledge allegiance to the thought
That your love is all that matters
And your gestures have the power
To bring the whole world to its knees

Don't let me torment you
Don't let me bring you down
Don't ever let me hurt you
Don't let me fail because

I desire your attention
I desire your perfect love
I desire nothing more (than this)

To give you happiness
Could become a lifetime goal
A smile I might bring you
Is more important than world peace

I pledge allegiance to the fact
That you're wise to walk away
For nothing is more dangerous
Than desire when it's wrong

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Written by: GERALD CASALE, JOHN F. HINKLEY, MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH

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