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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Brann Dailor
Brann Dailor
Drums
Troy Sanders
Troy Sanders
Vocals
William Brent Hinds
William Brent Hinds
Vocals
Bill Kelliher
Bill Kelliher
Rhythm Guitar
Neil Fallon
Neil Fallon
Additional Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Brann Dailor
Brann Dailor
Songwriter
Troy Sanders
Troy Sanders
Songwriter
William Brent Hinds
William Brent Hinds
Songwriter
Bill Kelliher
Bill Kelliher
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Alan Douches
Alan Douches
Mastering Engineer
Mastodon
Mastodon
Producer
Matt Bayles
Matt Bayles
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I think that someone is trying to kill me
Infecting my blood and destroying my mind
No man of the flesh could ever stop me
The fight for this fish is a fight to the death
[Chorus]
White whale
Holy grail
White whale
Holy grail
[Verse 2]
What remorseless emperor commands me?
I no longer govern my soul
I am completely immersed in darkness
As I turn my body away from the Sun
[Chorus]
White whale
Holy grail
White whale
Holy grail
[Bridge]
Split your lungs with blood and thunder
When you see the white whale
Break your backs and crack your oars, men
If you wish to prevail
This ivory leg is what propels me
Harpoons thrust in the sky
Aim directly for his crooked brow
And look him straight in the eye
[Chorus]
White whale
Holy grail
White whale
Holy grail
Written by: Troy Sanders, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, Brann Dailor

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