Featured In
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ezra Koenig
Lead Vocals
Chris Baio
Bass
Chris Tomson
Drums
Hamilton Berry
Cello
Jeff Curtin
Drums
Shane Stoneback
Shaker
Rostam Batmanglij
Synthesizer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ezra Koenig
Composer
Rostam Batmanglij
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Justin Gerrish
Mixing Engineer
Shane Stoneback
Engineer
Emily Lazar
Mastering Engineer
Fernando Lodeiro
Assistant Engineer
Joe LaPorta
Assistant Mastering Engineer
Rostam Batmanglij
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I had a feeling once
That you and I
Could tell each other everything
For two months
But even with our oath
With truth on our side
When you turn away from me
It's not right
[Chorus]
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
I think you're a contra
[Verse 2]
My revolution thoughts
Your little arrows of desire
I wanna trace them to the source
And the wire
But it's not useful now
Since we've both made up our minds
You're going to watch out for yourself
And so will I
[Refrain]
I think you're a contra
And I think that you lied
Don't call me a contra
Till you've tried
[Bridge]
You wanted good schools and friends with pools
You're not a contra
You wanted rock and roll, complete control
Well, I don't know
[Bridge]
Never pick sides
Never choose between two
Well, I just wanted you
I just wanted you
[Bridge]
You said, "Never pick sides
Never choose between two"
But I just wanted you
I just wanted you
[Outro]
I think you're a contra
And I think that you lied
Don't call me a contra
Till you've tried
Written by: Ezra Koenig, Rostam