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PERFORMING ARTISTS
James Mercer
James Mercer
Performer
Martin Crandall
Martin Crandall
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Mercer
James Mercer
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
James Mercer
James Mercer
Producer
Joe Chiccarelli
Joe Chiccarelli
Producer
Emily Lazar
Emily Lazar
Mastering Engineer
Sarah Register
Sarah Register
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

This goose is cooked, these tongues are tied
Around the block, an airborne blight
But looking on the brighter side
There's far less to which I'd be obliged
In the meadow where the black breeze blows
Where underneath the waves, you were most alone
Can you hear a subtle, aching tone?
Through the water, through the Earth, to chill the bone
Looking on the brighter side
Looking on the brighter side
Looking on the brighter side
Looking on the brighter side
Written by: James Mercer

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