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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Shins
The Shins
Performer
James Mercer
James Mercer
Vocals
Greg Kurstin
Greg Kurstin
Keyboards
Janet Weiss
Janet Weiss
Drums
Dave Hernandez
Dave Hernandez
Guitar
Ron Lewis
Ron Lewis
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Mercer
James Mercer
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
James Mercer
James Mercer
Co-Producer
Greg Kurstin
Greg Kurstin
Producer
Jesse Shatkin
Jesse Shatkin
Engineer
Graeme Gibson
Graeme Gibson
Engineer
Rich Costey
Rich Costey
Mixing Engineer
Brian Lucey
Brian Lucey
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Well, this is just a simple song
To say what you done
I told you 'bout all those fears
And away they did run
You sure must be strong
And you feel like an ocean
Being warmed by the sun
[Verse 2]
When I was just nine years old
I swear that I dreamt
Your face on a football field
And a kiss that I kept
Under my vest
Apart from everything
With the heart in my chest
[Chorus]
I know that things can really get rough
When you go it alone
Don't go thinking you gotta be tough
To bleed like a stone
Could be there's nothing else in our lives so critical
As this little home
[Verse 3]
My life in an upturned boat
Marooned on a cliff
You brought me a great big flood
And you gave me a lift
Girl, what a gift
Will you tell me with your tongue?
And your breath was in my lungs
And we float up through the rift
[Chorus]
I know that things can really get rough
When you go it alone
Don't go thinking you gotta be tough
To bleed like a stone
Could be there's nothing else in our lives so critical
As this little home
[Verse 4]
Well, this'll be a simple song
To say what you done
I told you 'bout all those fears
And away they did run
You sure must be strong
And you feel like an ocean
Being warmed by the sun
[Verse 5]
Remember walking a mile to your house
Aglow in the dark?
I made a fumbling play for your heart
And the act struck a spark
You wore a charm on the chain that I stole
Especial for you
Love's such a delicate thing that we do
With nothing to prove
Which I never knew
Written by: James Mercer
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