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Death Cab for Cutie – Marching Bands of Manhattan (‘Directions’ Music Video)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Benjamin Gibbard
Benjamin Gibbard
Vocals
Jason Patrick McGerr
Jason Patrick McGerr
Drums
Chris Walla
Chris Walla
Keyboards
N. Harmer
N. Harmer
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Benjamin Gibbard
Benjamin Gibbard
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Chris Walla
Chris Walla
Producer
Lonya Nenashev
Lonya Nenashev
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Mike Zirkel
Mike Zirkel
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Roger Seibel
Roger Seibel
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

If I could open my arms and span The length of the isle of Manhattan I'd bring it to where you are Making a lake of the East River and Hudson If I could open my mouth wide enough For a marching band to march out They would make your name sing and bend Through alleys and bounce off all the buildings I wish we could open our eyes To see in all directions at the same time Oh what a beautiful view If you were never aware of what was around you And it is true what you said That I live like a hermit in my own head But when the sun shines again I'll pull the curtains and blinds to let the light in Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole Just like a faucet that leaks And there is comfort in the sound But while you debate half-empty or half-full It slowly rises: your love is gonna drown Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole Just like a faucet that leaks And there is comfort in the sound But while you debate half-empty or half-full It slowly rises: your love is gonna drown Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole Just like a faucet that leaks And there is comfort in the sound But while you debate half-empty or half-full It slowly rises: your love is gonna drown Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole Just like a faucet that leaks And there is comfort in the sound But while you debate half-empty or half-full It slowly rises: your love is gonna drown Your love is gonna drown Your love is gonna drown Your love is gonna drown Your love is gonna drown Your love is gonna...
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