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Dilate
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Alternative Folk
Dilate was released on May 21, 1996 by Righteous Babe Records as a part of the album Dilate
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AlbumDilate
Release DateMay 21, 1996
LabelRighteous Babe Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM153

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco
Vocals
Michael Ramos
Michael Ramos
Hammond Organ
Andy Stochansky
Andy Stochansky
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco
Producer
Chris Bellman
Chris Bellman
Mastering Engineer
Mark Hallman
Mark Hallman
Recording Engineer
Ed Stone
Ed Stone
Recording Engineer
Marty Lester
Marty Lester
Recording Engineer
Bob Doidge
Bob Doidge
Recording Engineer
Robin Aube
Robin Aube
Recording Engineer
Andrew Gilchrist
Andrew Gilchrist
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Life used to be life-like
Now it's more like show biz
I wake up in the night
And I don't know where the bathroom is
And I don't know what town I'm in
Or what sky I am under
And I wake up in the darkness
And I don't have the will anymore to wonder
Everyone has a skeleton
And a closet to keep it in
And you're mine
Every song has a you
A you that the singer sings to
And you're it this time
Baby, you're it this time
[Verse 2]
When I need to wipe my face
I use the back of my hand
And I like to take up space
Just because I can
And I use my dress
To wipe up my drink
You know, I care less and less
What people think
And you are so lame
You always disappoint me
It's kinda like our running joke
But it's really not funny
I just want you to live up to
The image of you I create
I see you and I'm so unsatisfied
I see you and I dilate
[Verse 3]
So I'll walk with a plank
Yeah, I'll jump with a smile
If I'm gonna go down
I'm gonna do it with style
And you won't see me surrender
You won't hear me confess
'Cause you've left with me with nothing
But I've worked with less
And I learn every room long enough
To make it to the door
And then I hear it click, shut behind me
And every key works differently
And I forget every time
And  forgetting defines me
Yeah, that's what defines me
[Verse 4]
And when I say you sucked my brain out
The English translation
As I am in love with you
And it is no fun
But I don't use words like love
'Cause words like that don't matter
But don't look so offended
You know, you should be flattered
And I wake up in the night
In some big hotel bed
My hand grope for the light
My hands grope for my head
And the world is my oyster
You know, the road is my home
And I know that I'm better
I'm better, I'm better off alone
Written by: Ani DiFranco
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