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The Tragically Hip - In A World Possessed By The Human Mind (Official Video)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip
Performer
Gordon Edgar Downie
Gordon Edgar Downie
Vocals
Paul Langlois
Paul Langlois
Guitar
Rob Baker
Rob Baker
Guitar
Gord Sinclair
Gord Sinclair
Background Vocals
Johnny Fay
Johnny Fay
Drums
Kevin Drew
Kevin Drew
Keyboards
Dave Hamelin
Dave Hamelin
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gord Downie
Gord Downie
Composer
Paul Langlois
Paul Langlois
Composer
Rob Baker
Rob Baker
Composer
Gord Sinclair
Gord Sinclair
Composer
Johnny Fay
Johnny Fay
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Kevin Drew
Kevin Drew
Producer
Dave Hamelin
Dave Hamelin
Producer
Nyles Spencer
Nyles Spencer
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Just give me the news
It can all be lies
Exciting over fair
Or the right thing at the right time
[Verse 2]
Everything is clear
Just how you described
The way it appears
A world possessed by the human mind
[Verse 3]
Then I think I smiled
Then I think you said, it's fine
And quietly I dressed
In a world completely possessed by the human mind
[Verse 4]
We're in awe of no one
We've none of their fear
Fighting's going nowhere
And we stay right here
[Verse 5]
Where everything is quiet
Little super dangerous
The shadow of the law and with colors of justice
[Verse 6]
Then I hope I smiled
Then I'm sure you said, it's fine
They got no interest in a world
Completely possessed by the human mind
[Verse 7]
Everything is quiet
Little super dangerous
Quiet enough to hear God
Rustling around in the bushes
[Verse 8]
Oh, but it was you
Girl, I was so afraid
You said, you shoulda seen the look on your face
[Verse 9]
Then I hope you laughed
Then I hope I said, it's fine
And quietly undressed in a world
Completely possessed by the human mind
[Verse 10]
Oh, it was you
Girl, I was so afraid
You said, you shoulda seen the look on your face
Written by: Gord Downie, Gord Sinclair, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Rob Baker

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