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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
Performer
Thao Nguyen
Thao Nguyen
Vocals
Adam Thompson
Adam Thompson
Bass Guitar
Charlie Glenn
Charlie Glenn
Electric Guitar
Jason Slota
Jason Slota
Drums
Johanna Kunin
Johanna Kunin
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Thao Nguyen
Thao Nguyen
Composer
Adam Thompson
Adam Thompson
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Thao Nguyen
Thao Nguyen
Producer
Adam Thompson
Adam Thompson
Producer
Mikaelin 'Blue' BlueSpruce
Mikaelin 'Blue' BlueSpruce
Mixing Engineer
Beau Sorenson
Beau Sorenson
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

I lost my city in the light of day Thick smoke, helicopter blades Heaven and earth, I've never moved so fast You'll never know the fear your mama has I know your father can't call anymore He never meant to be a man of war But we found freedom, what will you do now? Bury the burden, baby, make us proud I lost my city in the light of day Thick smoke, helicopter blades Why would I bother to remember when Our people, baby, die and live again? Look at this one, I want you to see Fashion was high, my hair was so long This was maybe '73 You know I have been adored by good and kind men They sent their love with poetry By day, I gave grand speeches At night, like you, we danced to be free I lost my city in the prime of my time Mud, silk and the dust of life I was a diamond of the embassy It doesn't matter what I meant to be Girl, you come from the fortunate ones Gold sky and a firstborn son We don't have words for the way you have grown We'll always feed you, you can always come home Why would a million dare sink in the sea? Why would a million dare sink in the sea? Why would a million dare sink in the sea? Why would a million dare sink in the sea? I don't want to say anymore, but I have been here before I don't want to say anymore, find what you need I don't want to say anymore, but I have been here before I have earned this sorrow, mine to keep I lost my city in the light of day Thick smoke, helicopter blades Why would I bother to remember when Our people, baby, die and live again? I lost my city in the light of day Thick smoke, helicopter blades Heaven and earth, I've never moved so fast You'll never know the fear your mama has I know your father can't call anymore He never meant to be a man of war But we found freedom, what will you do now? Bury the burden, baby, make us proud
Writer(s): Thao Bich Nguyen, Adam Laurence Thompson Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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