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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Wants
The Wants
Performer
Madison Velding-Vandam
Madison Velding-Vandam
Lead Vocals
Yasmeen Night
Yasmeen Night
Synthesizer
Jason Gates
Jason Gates
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Madison Velding-Vandam
Madison Velding-Vandam
Songwriter
Jason Gates
Jason Gates
Songwriter
Yasmin Haddad
Yasmin Haddad
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Wants
The Wants
Producer
Peter Katis
Peter Katis
Recording Engineer
Jeremy Cimino
Jeremy Cimino
Mixing Engineer
Ruairí O'Flaherty
Ruairí O'Flaherty
Mastering Engineer
Greg Giorgio
Greg Giorgio
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Island of cells, where the bridge rails rust
I move from my work to my therapist
She tells me to be cultured is not enough
A quiet despair engulfs us
"It's the mood of our times," I tell myself
Of cowards and liars, et cetera
[Verse 2]
Island of cells, where I do what I must
To survive the daily circumstance
Which may seem unfair to the common eye
It's transformed me into a cortisol junkie
I have no need to trust anyone
Unless I see an opportunity, then carry on
[Refrain]
Island of cells
Island of cells
Island of cells
Island of cells
Island of—
[Refrain]
Island of cells
Island of cells
[Bridge]
I have no need
I have no need
I have no need
I have no need
[Outro]
Yeah, huh
Huh, I have no need
Written by: Jason Gates, Madison Velding-Vandam, Yasmin Haddad

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