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Local Natives - Empty Mansions (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Kelcey Ayer
Kelcey Ayer
Vocals
Matthew Frazier
Matthew Frazier
Drums
Nik Ewing
Nik Ewing
Bass Guitar
Ryan Hahn
Ryan Hahn
Guitar
Taylor Rice
Taylor Rice
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Kelcey Ayer
Kelcey Ayer
Songwriter
Matthew Frazier
Matthew Frazier
Composer
Nik Ewing
Nik Ewing
Composer
Ryan Hahn
Ryan Hahn
Songwriter
Taylor Rice
Taylor Rice
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Local Natives
Local Natives
Producer
John Congleton
John Congleton
Producer
Shawn Cook
Shawn Cook
Recording Engineer
Chris Sorem
Chris Sorem
Recording Engineer
Ruairí O'Flaherty
Ruairí O'Flaherty
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Is it ever really no one's fault?
The history is cloudy
Memories I'm doubting
But I'm remembering the curtain call
Holding your ground
Underneath the waterfall
[Instrumental]
But I
Blame it on myself
Blame it on myself
Oh, ooh
You never needed my help
I never asked why
Oh, I
Blame it on myself
Blame it on myself
Oh, ooh
You never needed my help
I never asked why
[Instrumental]
You stumbled in as it was winding down
I didn't think you'd make it
Out this way, we're just
Empty mansions on a road in shores
Falling down so slowly
No one notices at all
[Instrumental]
And I
Blame it on myself
Blame it on myself
Oh, ooh
You never needed my help
I never asked why
Oh, I
Blame it on myself
Blame it on myself
Oh, ooh
You never needed my help
I never asked why
[Instrumental]
I
Blame it on myself
Blame it on myself
Oh, ooh
You never needed my help
I never asked why
Oh, I
Blame it on myself
Blame it on myself
Oh, ooh
You never needed my help
I never asked why
Written by: Kelcey Ayer, Matthew Frazier, Nik Ewing, Ryan Hahn, Taylor Rice

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