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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Andrew VanWyngarden
Andrew VanWyngarden
Vocals
Ben Goldwasser
Ben Goldwasser
Synthesizer
James Richardson
James Richardson
Percussion
Matt Asti
Matt Asti
Percussion
Will Berman
Will Berman
Synthesizer
Gillian Rivers
Gillian Rivers
Strings
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Andrew VanWyngarden
Andrew VanWyngarden
Composer
Ben Goldwasser
Ben Goldwasser
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
MGMT
MGMT
Producer
Sonic Boom
Sonic Boom
Producer
Billy Bennett
Billy Bennett
Engineer
Matt Boynton
Matt Boynton
Additional Engineer
Dave Fridmann
Dave Fridmann
Mixing Engineer
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer
Daniel Johnson
Daniel Johnson
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Dead in the water, it's not a paid vacation
The sons and daughters of city officials attend demonstrations
It's hardly a sink or swim when all is well if the ticket sells
[Verse 2]
Out with a whimper, it's not a blaze of glory
You look down from your temple as people endeavor to make it a story
And chisel a marble word, but all is lost if it's never heard
[Chorus]
But I've got someone to make reports that tell me how my money's spent
To book my stays and draw my blinds, so I can't tell what's really there
And all I need's a great big congratulations
[Verse 3]
I'll keep your dreams, you pay attention for me
As strange as it seems, I'd rather dissolve than have you ignore me
The ground may be moving fast, but I tied my boots to a broken mast
[Verse 4]
The difference is clear, you throw it in your cauldron
Rust and veneer, dusk and dawn, Steinways and Baldwins
You start with a simple stock of all the waste and salt to taste
[Chorus]
But damn my luck and damn these friends that keep on combing back their smiles
I save my grace with half-assed guilt and lay down the quilt upon the lawn
Spread my arms and soak up congratulations
Written by: Andrew VanWyngarden, Ben Goldwasser
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