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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Wilco
Wilco
Performer
Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy
Vocals
John Stirratt
John Stirratt
Bass Guitar
Jay Bennett
Jay Bennett
Piano
Leroy Bach
Leroy Bach
Guitar
Fred Lonberg-Holm
Fred Lonberg-Holm
Cello
Glenn Kotche
Glenn Kotche
Drums
Ken Coomer
Ken Coomer
Drums
Jessy Greene
Jessy Greene
Violin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy
Composer
John Stirratt
John Stirratt
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Wilco
Wilco
Producer
Jay Bennett
Jay Bennett
Engineer
Chris Brickley
Chris Brickley
Engineer

Lyrics

I am an American aquarium drinker
I assassin down the avenue
I'm hiding out in the big city blinking
What was I thinking when I let go of you
Let's forget about the tongue-tied lightning
Let's undress just like cross-eyed strangers
This is not a joke so please stop smiling
What was I thinking when I said it didn't hurt
I want to glide through those brown eyes dreaming
Take you from the inside (baby) hold on tight
You were so right when you said I've been drinking
What was I thinking when we said good night
I want to hold you in the bible black predawn
You're quite a quiet domino bury me now
Take off your band aid cuz I don't believe in
Touchdowns
What was I thinking when we said hello
I always thought that if I held you tightly
You would always love me like you did back then
Then I fell asleep in the city kept blinking
What was I thinking when I let you back in
I am trying to break your heart
I am trying to break your heart
But still I'd be lying if I said it wasn't easy
I am trying to break your heart
Disposable dixie cup drinker
I assassin down the avenue
I've been hiding out in the big city blinking
What was I thinking when I let go of you
Written by: Jeff Tweedy
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