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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
James Mercer
James Mercer
Vocals
Anne Marie Ruljancich
Anne Marie Ruljancich
Violin
Dave Hernandez
Dave Hernandez
Bass
Jesse Sandoval
Jesse Sandoval
Drums
Martin Crandall
Martin Crandall
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Mercer
James Mercer
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Shins
The Shins
Producer
Phil Ek
Phil Ek
Producer
Emily Lazar
Emily Lazar
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
After all these implements and texts designed by intellects
We're still vexed to find, evidently there's still so much that hides
And though the saints dub us divine in ancient, fading lines
Their sentiment is just as hard to pluck from the vine
[Chorus]
I'll try hard not to pretend
Allow myself no mock defense
As I step into the night
[Verse 2]
Since I don't have time nor mind to figure out the nursery rhymes
That helped us out in making sense of our lives
The cruel, uneventful state of apathy releases me
I value them but I won't cry every time one's wiped out
[Chorus]
I'll try hard not to give in
Batten down to fare the wind
Rid my head of this pretense
Allow myself no mock defense
As I step into the night
[Bridge]
Mercy's eyes are blue
And when she places them in front of you
Nothing holds a Roman candle to
The solemn warmth you feel inside
There's no measuring of
Nothing else is love
[Chorus]
I'll try hard not to give in
Batten down to fare the wind
Rid my head of this pretense
Allow myself no mock defense
As I step into the night
[Outro]
Mercy's eyes are blue
When she places them in front of you
Nothing really holds a candle to
The solemn warmth you feel inside of you
Written by: James Mercer
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