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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Sufjan Stevens
Vocals
Nedelle Torrisi
Additional Vocals
Megan Lui
Additional Vocals
Hannah Cohen
Additional Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Sufjan Stevens
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Sufjan Stevens
Producer
Heba Kadry
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
If I imagine myself peaceful on the fire escape
Headfirst, my hands inside my T-shirt, as we run away
So, now we have a running start
My body moves in mystic ways
I cross my arms to shield my heart
And as everything turns into waves
[PreChorus]
I see the light upon the lake
The silver moon, the water snake
A pair of eyes, a gentle breeze
Forgotten tales, a wild beast
[Chorus]
I know, I know the time has come to ask you for a kiss
Don't go, my lovely pantomime, receive of me my only wish
[Verse 2]
If I align myself with Pisces in a funny way
Can you, my lover, kiss my bracelet, and my shoulder blades?
We've always had a running start
I jump between the trampolines
You throw your arms around my heart
As if to say, "You're all I need"
[PreChorus]
The winter pines, the lonely drake
The light beneath the frozen lake
A pair of eyes, a gentle breeze
Forgotten tales, a wild beast
[Chorus]
I know, I know the time has come to ask you for a kiss
Don't go, my lovely pantomime, receive of me my only wish
Written by: Sufjan Stevens