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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
James Mercer
Vocals
Dave Hernandez
Bass
Jesse Sandoval
Drums
Martin Crandall
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Mercer
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Shins
Producer
Phil Ek
Producer
Emily Lazar
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Chorus]
Called to see if your back was still aligned
And your sheets were growin' grass all on the corners of your bed
But you've got too much to wear on your sleeves
It has too much to do with me
And secretly, I want to bury in the yard
The gray remains of a friendship scarred
[Verse 1]
You told us of your new life there
You've got someone coming 'round
Gluing tinsel to your crown
He's got you talkin' pretty loud
You berate, remember
Your ailing heart and your criminal eyes
You say you're still in love
If it's true, what can be done?
It's hard to leave all these moments behind
[Chorus]
Called to see if your back was still aligned
And your sheets are growin' grass all on the corners of your bed
But you've got too much to wear on your sleeves
It has too much to do with me
And secretly, I want to bury in the yard
The gray remains of a friendship scarred
[Verse 2]
You tested your mettle
Of doe's skin and petals
While kissing the lipless
Who bleed all
The sweetness away
Written by: James Mercer