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Sharon Van Etten - Serpents (Unreleased 2012 Music Video)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten
Vocals
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner
Bass Guitar
Jenn Wasner
Jenn Wasner
Vocals
Bryce Dessner
Bryce Dessner
E-Bow
Matt Barrick
Matt Barrick
Drums
Thomas Bartlett
Thomas Bartlett
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner
Producer
Brian McTear
Brian McTear
Mixing Engineer
Jonathan Low
Jonathan Low
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
It was a close call
Sitting in the back of the room
With a boy you could own
But they didn't know
Close in on my black eye
I feel safe at times
Certain emblems
Tell me it's time
[Chorus]
Serpents in my mind
Looking for your crimes
Everything changes
I don't want mine to this time
[Verse 2]
You enjoy sucking on dreams
So I will fall asleep with someone other than you
I had a thought you would take me seriously
And listen on
[Chorus]
Serpents in my mind
I am searching for your crimes
Everything changes
In time
[PostChorus]
You'll stay frozen in time
Collaging girls
Controlling minds
You hold the mirror well
To everybody else
[Chorus]
Serpents in my mind
Trying to forgive your crimes
Everyone changes in time
I hope he changes this time
Written by: Sharon Van Etten

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