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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Adrianne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker
Vocals
Buck Meek
Buck Meek
Guitar
James Krivchenia
James Krivchenia
Drums
Max Oleartchik
Max Oleartchik
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Adrianne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Andrew Sarlo
Andrew Sarlo
Producer
Dom Monks
Dom Monks
Engineer
James Krivchenia
James Krivchenia
Mixing Engineer
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Forgotten eyes are the ones which we lose
Forgotten hands are the ones which we choose
To let go of, but it is no less a bruise
On the collective arm‚ keepin' us hangin' on
[Verse 2]
Forgotten dance is the one left at birth
Forgotten plants in the fossils of earth
And they've long passed, but they are no less the dirt
Of becoming soil‚ keepin' us dry and warm
[Verse 3]
The wound has no direction
Everybody needs a home and deserves protection, hmm-mm
[Verse 4]
Haul away on any street, no sirens to hear
Just trash and soiled needles‚ clawing the veneer
And no crying, but it is no less a tear
On the common cheek with which we smile
[Verse 5]
Haul away on any, is it they or is it I?
Is it me who is more hollow as I'm quickly passing by?
And the poison is killing them‚ but then so am I, as I turn away
[Verse 6]
The wound has no direction
Everybody needs a home and deserves protection, hmm-mm
[Verse 7]
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue is the language of love
Forgotten tongue
Written by: Adrianne Lenker

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