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The Base
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The Base was released on October 22, 2012 by Matador as a part of the album Banks
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AlbumBanks
Release DateOctober 22, 2012
LabelMatador
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM94

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Paul Banks
Paul Banks
Vocals
Peter Katis
Peter Katis
Performer
Rob Moose
Rob Moose
Violin
Yoed Nir
Yoed Nir
Cello
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paul Banks
Paul Banks
Songwriter

Lyrics

What I draw today
Will be recognized as shape
I spoke to the bass
And the bass says we wait
So I smoke an old cigar
While the giant sun fades
See I spoke to the bass
And the bass says we wait
The bass says we're safe
Now and then I can see the truth
Above the lies
Now and then, oh, I feel you're truly
Anesthetized
That's why
What I want today
Is in silence and in rain
Can a man turn a page
While he's trying to amaze? (It ain't nothin')
So I hold my arms apart
I don't deny you anything (It ain't nothin')
See, I spoke to the bass
And the bass says we're thin
The bass says we win
Now and then I can see the truth
Above the lies
Now and then, oh, I feel those beauties
This life belies
They're like streetlights
They tunnel on and on
Into these deep nights
Where the heights of alarm are so steep
So steep
So steep
So steep
So steep
I count the falling stars (So steep)
The dawn comes in stillness (So steep)
Like water on the sea tide (So steep)
The light inside those overcast skies (So steep)
I count the falling stars (So steep)
I will not be staying long
Now and then I can see the truth
Above the lies (They're like streetlights)
Now and then I can see those beauties
That shun my eyes
Written by: Paul Banks
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