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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Magazine
Magazine
Performer
Howard Devoto
Howard Devoto
Vocals
John McGeoch
John McGeoch
Guitar
Barry Adamson
Barry Adamson
Bass
Dave Formula
Dave Formula
Keyboards
Martin Jackson
Martin Jackson
Drums
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Howard Devoto
Howard Devoto
Composer
John McGeoch
John McGeoch
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Leckie
John Leckie
Producer
Sean Magee
Sean Magee
Mastering Engineer
Haydn Bendall
Haydn Bendall
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

I've got this bird's eye view
And it's in my brain
Clarity has reared
Its ugly head again
So this is real life
You're telling me
And everything
Is where it ought to be
I like your nerve
I like watching you
But I don't watch what I'm doing
Got better things to do
So this is real life
You're telling me
Now I'm lost in shock
Your face fits perfectly
Written by: Howard Devoto, John McGeoch

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