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Bas Jan Ader
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Bas Jan Ader was released on September 20, 2024 by Dead Oceans as a part of the album Five Dice, All Threes
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Release DateSeptember 20, 2024
LabelDead Oceans
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM107

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mike Mogis
Mike Mogis
Mandolin
Conor Oberst
Conor Oberst
Vocals
Jason Boesel
Jason Boesel
Drums
Alex Orange Drink
Alex Orange Drink
Vocals
Macey Taylor
Macey Taylor
Bass
Nathaniel Walcott
Nathaniel Walcott
Piano
Griffin Goldsmith
Griffin Goldsmith
Drums
Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson
Alto Saxophone
Vikram Devasthali
Vikram Devasthali
Trombone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Alex Orange Drink
Alex Orange Drink
Songwriter
Conor Oberst
Conor Oberst
Songwriter
Nathaniel Walcott
Nathaniel Walcott
Horn Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes
Producer
Mike Mogis
Mike Mogis
Mixing Engineer
Adam Roberts
Adam Roberts
Engineer
Pierre de Reeder
Pierre de Reeder
Additional Engineer
Bob Jackson
Bob Jackson
Mastering Engineer
Brian Lee
Brian Lee
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Tell me that the body tells a story
Can you read between the lines?
When you look into my eyes
Do you see a scarry night?
Remember I was dense, made me paint the fence
To work my way into your life
And the public schools tried to ban Mark Twain
When they knew that it wasn't right
[Chorus]
Well, it takes a lot of nerve to live on planet Earth
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
It was the worst
[Verse 2]
Saw you walking up with a basket of fruit in a funeral suit through the door
Paying your respects to the dead insects who have eaten through the apple core
Another habit kicked, one-way road trip
Another Bible in a motel drawer
Ah man, I think I've seen this one before
Some nostalgia you just can't ignore
[Chorus]
And you've got a lot to learn, living on planet Earth
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
It was the worst
It was the worst
[Verse 3]
Shamrock on a jacket, dropped into a casket
Baby, that's no way to die
I never thought I'd see forty-five
How is it that I'm still alive?
In search of that miraculous mystery
Crying on a movie screen
Leaving the harbor with Bas Jan Ader
Sailing out to sea
[Chorus]
It takes a lot of nerve to sail around the world
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
It was the best
It was the best
[Outro]
In Los Angeles
It was the best
In Los Angeles
I want to see out to sea
Out to sea
It was the best
In L.A.
I love her soul
Written by: Alex Orange Drink, Conor M Oberst
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