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Big Thief - 12,000 Lines (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Adrianne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker
Vocals
Buck Meek
Buck Meek
Vocals
James Krivchenia
James Krivchenia
Drums
Max Oleartchik
Max Oleartchik
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Adrianne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
James Krivchenia
James Krivchenia
Producer
Heba Kadry
Heba Kadry
Mastering Engineer
Sam Evian
Sam Evian
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Cross twelve thousand lines
Looking for your face
Only to find not a trace
Even the memory of your mouth
Tries to disappear
Little lights turn into spheres
Blue mountain in the rear view
[Verse 2]
Some nights barely breathing at all
Waiting for my woman to call
[Verse 3]
Cross twelve letters down
Found the longest word
This morning I'd heard
Somebody said they saw you 'round
1st and 23rd
Blue feathers in your hairdo
[Verse 4]
Some nights barely breathing at all
Waiting for my woman to call
Maple, cherry leaves start to fall
Waiting for my woman to call
[Verse 5]
Sweet honey
Stirring in my tea
Stirring me
Forgiveness
All the money in the world
Won't buy it
[Verse 6]
Some nights barely breathing at all
Waiting for my woman to call
Written by: Adrianne Lenker

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