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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Hot Chip
Hot Chip
Performer
Alexis Smith
Alexis Smith
Remixer
Dan Carey
Dan Carey
Remixer
Al Doyle
Al Doyle
Performer
Alexis Taylor
Alexis Taylor
Performer
Felix Martin
Felix Martin
Performer
Joe Goddard
Joe Goddard
Performer
Owen Clarke
Owen Clarke
Performer
Leo Taylor
Leo Taylor
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Al Doyle
Al Doyle
Composer
Alexis Taylor
Alexis Taylor
Composer
Joe Goddard
Joe Goddard
Composer
Owen Clarke
Owen Clarke
Composer
Felix Martin
Felix Martin
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Hot Chip
Hot Chip
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
My friend once told me something so right
He said to be careful of thieves in the night
Oh-oh-oh-whoa
Baby, I've lost you here in the crowd
Open your arms, I want to be found
Oh-oh-oh-whoa
Maybe I'm calling your name in the night
Open your eyes, we'll feel with our sight
Oh-oh-oh-whoa
[Verse 2]
A want is a lack, but also desire
A need can be nothing, but should be held higher
Oh-oh-oh-whoa
A need is a want wearing disguise
It can be confused if fueled by desire
Oh-oh-oh-whoa
Baby, I'm calling your name in the night
No reason with need, look into my eyes
Oh-oh-oh-whoa
[Verse 3]
Happiness is what we all want
May it be that we don't always want
Happiness is what we all want
May it be that we don't all want
[Verse 4]
My friend once told me something so right
He said to be careful of bugs that don't bite
Oh-oh-oh-whoa
My friend once told me something so right
He said to be careful of thieves in the night
Oh-oh-oh-whoa
[Verse 5]
Happiness is what we all want
May it be that we don't always want
Happiness is what we all want
May it be that we don't always want
Happiness is what we all want
May it be that we don't always want
Happiness is what we all want
May it be that we don't all want
Happiness is what we all want
May it be that we don't always want
Happiness is what we all want
May it be that we don't always want
Written by: Al Doyle, Alexis Taylor, Felix Martin, Joe Goddard, Owen Clarke

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