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PERFORMING ARTISTS
The National
The National
Performer
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner
Guitar
Bryan Devendorf
Bryan Devendorf
Drums
Bryce Dessner
Bryce Dessner
Guitar
Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger
Vocals
Scott Devendorf
Scott Devendorf
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner
Composer
Bryan Devendorf
Bryan Devendorf
Composer
Bryce Dessner
Bryce Dessner
Composer
Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger
Songwriter
Scott Devendorf
Scott Devendorf
Composer
Padma Newsome
Padma Newsome
Arranger

Lyrics

[Refrain]
We expected something, something better than before
We expected something more
[Verse 1]
Do you really think you can just put it in a safe
Behind a painting, lock it up and leave?
Do you really think you can just put it in a safe
Behind a painting, lock it up and leave?
Walk away now and you're gonna start a war
[Instrumental]
Whatever went away, I'll get it over again
I'll get money, I'll get funny again
Whatever went away, I'll get it over again
I'll get money, I'll get funny again
Walk away now and you're gonna start a war
[Instrumental]
We expected something, something better than before
We expected something more
[Verse 2]
You were always weird, but I never had to hold you
By the edges like I do now
You were always weird, but I never had to hold you
By the edges like I do now
Walk away now and you're gonna start a war
[Instrumental]
Whatever went away, I'll get it over again
I'll get money, I'll get funny again
Whatever went away, I'll get it over again
I'll get money, I'll get funny again
Walk away now and you're gonna start a war
[Instrumental]
Walk away now and you're gonna start a war
Written by: Aaron Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, Bryce Dessner, Matt Berninger, Scott Devendorf

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