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The Decemberists - Sucker's Prayer (Lyric Video)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Decemberists
The Decemberists
Performer
Colin Meloy
Colin Meloy
Acoustic Guitar
Jenny Conlee
Jenny Conlee
Accordion
Chris Funk
Chris Funk
Electric Guitar
Nate Query
Nate Query
Upright Bass
John Moen
John Moen
Drums
Kelly Hogan
Kelly Hogan
Additional Vocals
Nora O’Connor Kean
Additional Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Colin Meloy
Colin Meloy
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Decemberists
The Decemberists
Producer
John Congleton
John Congleton
Producer
Adam Lee
Adam Lee
Mixing Engineer
Colin Meloy
Colin Meloy
Producer
Jenny Conlee
Jenny Conlee
Producer
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer
Chris Funk
Chris Funk
Producer
Nate Query
Nate Query
Producer
John Moen
John Moen
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I was not ready for the road
I was so discontent to wear that heavy load
So I got down on my knees
Made a sucker's prayer
Like Rimbaud to Baudelaire before
[Verse 2]
And when nobody did respond
I took my glasses off and went to find a pond
Stuffing rocks into the pockets of my pants
When I waded in, those currents carried them away
[Verse 3]
I wanna love somebody, but I don't know how
I been so long lonely and it's getting me down
I wanna throw my body in the river and drown
I wanna love somebody, but I don't know how
[Verse 4]
So if you're lost along a way
And if you're thinking that will always be the case
Won't you listen to my plea?
You'll make a sucker's prayer
Just go and leave it that-a-way
[Verse 5]
I wanna love somebody, but I don't know how
I been so long lonely and it's getting me down
I wanna throw my body in the river and drown
I wanna love somebody, but I don't know how
[Verse 6]
I wanna love somebody, but I don't know how
Written by: Colin Meloy
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