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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Stereolab
Stereolab
Performer
Tim Gane
Tim Gane
Guitar
Laetitia Sadier
Laetitia Sadier
Vocals
Sean O'Hagan
Sean O'Hagan
Slide Guitar
Alan Carter
Alan Carter
Flute
Andy Ramsay
Andy Ramsay
Drums
Andy Robinson
Andy Robinson
Trombone
Duncan Browne
Duncan Browne
Bass Guitar
Katharine Gifford
Katharine Gifford
Organ
Lindsay Low
Lindsay Low
Trumpet
Mary Hansen
Mary Hansen
Vocals
Vera Daucher
Vera Daucher
Violin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tim Gane
Tim Gane
Composer
Laetitia Sadier
Laetitia Sadier
Composer
Sean O'Hagan
Sean O'Hagan
Brass Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Nick Webb
Nick Webb
Mastering Engineer
Paul Tipler
Paul Tipler
Mixing Engineer
Steve Rooke
Steve Rooke
Mastering Engineer
The Groop
The Groop
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

I didn't question, I didn't know
As far as I'd seen, life was endless
When I realised I had to let go
We are mere mortals as to the rest
It's not eternal, imperishable
While on the move
It's not eternal, interminable
Progress is the clue
I thought IBM was born with the world
The US flag would float forever
The cold opponent did pack away
The capital will have to follow
It's not eternal, imperishable
Oh, yes, it will go
It's not eternal, interminable
The dinosaur law
It's not eternal, imperishable
Oh, yes, it will go
It's not eternal, interminable
The dinosaur law
Look at the symbols, they are alive
They move, evolve, and then they die
Written by: Laetitia Sadier, Tim Gane

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