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Vild (Deaf, Dumb And Blind)

This version of Vild (Deaf, Dumb And Blind) was released by Gil Scott-Heron in 1977.

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I know if you been lookin’ now you can see
yes and it’s closer than your nose, reality.

I know if you been listenin’ you done heard
how the people be cryin’ out for a soothing word.
And you can give ’em the word, but now don’t you despair,
ain’t no rule that says they got to care.
They can always swear they’re deaf dumb and blind.
It works one time.
But nothing works forever.

Offering one chance to boogie down.
Yes and the smack I got with me is the best in town.
You know everybody wanna get high every now and then.
Offering you a chance to dance and swing, come on, come on, yea.
I need you out here with me while I do my thing.

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The lyrics for Vild (Deaf, Dumb And Blind) are defined as the words making up the song released by Gil Scott-Heron in 1977. It also includes the verses and words used by the background chorus in the song. Like many hit songs, the lyrics to Vild (Deaf, Dumb And Blind) have different meanings to different people. While it is clear in some of the lyrics what the artist is trying to really say, only Gil Scott-Heron and those working with them know all of the meanings behind all of the lyrics to their songs.

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