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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Decemberists
Performer
Chris Funk
Electric Guitar
Christopher Walla
Vocals
Eyvind Kang
Viola
Colin Meloy
Vocals
Ezra Holbrook
Vocals
Jenny Conlee
Keyboards
Nate Query
Bass Guitar
Steve Drizos
Drums
John Moen
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Colin Meloy
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Decemberists
Producer
Rich Hipp
Assistant Recording Engineer
Christopher Walla
Producer
Tucker Martine
Producer
Roger Seibel
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You belong to the gang
And you say you can't break away
But I'm here with my hands
On my heart
[Verse 2]
And our families can't agree
I'm your brother's sworn enemy
But he shouts out my love
To the stars
[Verse 3]
So wait for the stone
On your window, your window
Wait by the car
And we'll go, we'll go-oh-oh
[Verse 4]
When first we laid eyes
I swore to no compromise
Till I felt my caress
On your skin
[Verse 5]
Well, how soon we were betrayed
Your sister gave us away
And your father
Came all unhinged
[Verse 6]
So wait for the stone
On your window, your window
Wait by the car
And we'll go, we'll go
[Verse 7]
My O Valencia!
With blood still warm on the ground
Valencia
And I swear to the stars
I will burn this whole city down, whoa-oh
[Verse 8]
All I heard was a shout
Of your brother calling me out
And you ran like a fool
To my side
[Verse 9]
Well, the shot, it hit hard
And your frame went limp in my arms
And an oath of love
Was your dying cry
[Verse 10]
So wait for the stone
On your window, your window
Wait by the car
And we'll go, we'll go
[Verse 11]
But O Valencia!
With blood still warm on the ground
Valencia
And I'll burn this whole city down
Valencia
With your blood gettin' cold on the ground
Valencia
And I swear to the stars
I'll burn this whole city down
Written by: Colin Meloy