SHINS
- So Says I LyricsAn address to the golden door
I was strumming on a stone again
Pulling teeth from the pimps of gore when hatched
A tragic opera in my mind...
And it told of a new design
In which every soul is duty bound
To uphold all the statues of boredom therein lies
The fatal flaw of the red age
Because it was nothing like we'd ever dremt
Our lust for life had gone away with the rent we hated
And because it made no money nobody saved no one's life.
So we burned all our uniforms
And let nature take its course again
And the big ones just eat all the little ones
That sent us back to the drawing board.
In our darkest hours
We have all asked for some
Angel to come
Sprinkle his dust all around
But all our crying voices they can't turn it around
And you've had some crazy conversations of your own.
We've got rules and maps and guns in our backs
But we still can't just behave ourselves
Even if to save our own lives so, says I, WE ARE A BRUTAL KIND.
Cuz this is nothing like we'd ever dremt
Tell Sir Thomas More we've got another failed attempt
Cuz if it makes them money they might just give you life this time.
I was strumming on a stone again
Pulling teeth from the pimps of gore when hatched
A tragic opera in my mind...
And it told of a new design
In which every soul is duty bound
To uphold all the statues of boredom therein lies
The fatal flaw of the red age
Because it was nothing like we'd ever dremt
Our lust for life had gone away with the rent we hated
And because it made no money nobody saved no one's life.
So we burned all our uniforms
And let nature take its course again
And the big ones just eat all the little ones
That sent us back to the drawing board.
We have all asked for some
Angel to come
Sprinkle his dust all around
But all our crying voices they can't turn it around
And you've had some crazy conversations of your own.
We've got rules and maps and guns in our backs
But we still can't just behave ourselves
Even if to save our own lives so, says I, WE ARE A BRUTAL KIND.
Cuz this is nothing like we'd ever dremt
Tell Sir Thomas More we've got another failed attempt
Cuz if it makes them money they might just give you life this time.
Facts about So Says I
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So Says I is written by James Russell Mercer.
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It is first released on September 23, 2003 as part of Shins's album "So Says I" which includes 3 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the Shins' song 'So Says I' uses its burning uniforms and natural return elements to examine how people experience pressure to meet societal expectations. The song criticizes blind rule following which results in dangerous outcomes because people choose financial gain above their responsibility to protect human life. The song shows disillusionment as its main theme while people face their fight for survival and their journey to find hope. The lyrics contain mature themes and references to violence and societal issues that may not be suitable for children under 13. The presented language and concepts demonstrate a need for parental guidance since they deliver deeper life commentary and struggle analysis.
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So Says I falls under the genre Alternative.
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So Says I song length is 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
Who wrote So Says I lyrics?
So Says I is written by James Russell Mercer.
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When was So Says I released?
It is first released on September 23, 2003 as part of Shins's album "So Says I" which includes 3 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind So Says I lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the Shins' song 'So Says I' uses its burning uniforms and natural return elements to examine how people experience pressure to meet societal expectations. The song criticizes blind rule following which results in dangerous outcomes because people choose financial gain above their responsibility to protect human life. The song shows disillusionment as its main theme while people face their fight for survival and their journey to find hope. The lyrics contain mature themes and references to violence and societal issues that may not be suitable for children under 13. The presented language and concepts demonstrate a need for parental guidance since they deliver deeper life commentary and struggle analysis.
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Which genre is So Says I?
So Says I falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song So Says I?
So Says I song length is 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): James Russell Mercer
Record Label(s): 2003 Sub Pop
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