Featured In
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Chris Tomson
Drums
Ezra Koenig
Lead Vocals
Rostam
Synthesizer
Jeff Curtin
Drums
Baio
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chris Baio
Composer
Chris Tomson
Composer
Ezra Koenig
Songwriter
Rostam Batmanglij
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Rostam
Producer
Jeff Curtin
Engineer
Emily Lazar
Mastering Engineer
Joe LaPorta
Assistant Mastering Engineer
Shane Stoneback
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?
I've seen those English dramas too
They're cruel
So if there's any other way
To spell the word, it's fine with me
With me
[Chorus]
Why would you speak to me that way?
Especially when I always said that I
Haven't got the words for you
All your diction dripping with disdain
Through the pain
I always tell the truth
[Verse 2]
Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?
I climbed to Dharamsala too
I did
I met the highest Lama
His accent sounded fine to me
To me
[PreChorus]
Take your handbook
It's no trick
Take the chapstick
Put it on your lips
Crack a smile
Adjust my tie
Know your boyfriend
Unlike other guys
[Chorus]
Why would you lie about how much coal you have?
Why would you lie about something dumb like that?
Why would you lie about anything at all?
First the window, then it's to the wall
Lil' Jon, he always tells the truth
[PreChorus]
Check your passport
It's no trick
Take the chapstick
Put it on your lips
Crack a smile
Adjust my tie
Know your butler
Unlike other guys
[Chorus]
Why would you lie about how much coal you have?
Why would you lie about something dumb like that?
Why would you lie about anything at all?
First the window, then it's to the wall
Why would you tape my conversations?
Show your paintings at the United Nations
Lil' Jon, he always tells the truth
Written by: Ezra Koenig, Rostam