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The Optimist
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The Optimist was released on September 11, 2007 by 4AD as a part of the album Watch the Fireworks (Bonus Track Version)
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Release DateSeptember 11, 2007
Label4AD
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM97

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Emma Pollock
Emma Pollock
Vocals
Campbell McNeil
Campbell McNeil
Musician
Jamie Savage
Jamie Savage
Piano
Paul Savage
Paul Savage
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Emma Pollock
Emma Pollock
Songwriter

Lyrics

Given the light, give it some truth
Given the maybe, give it some proof
This body is cleaner, I'm one to behold
My truth is uncovered, untainted, untold
Hello to the people I considered old
Oh, the optimist
Teach me to follow, teach me to lead
Teach me to stand up and how to succeed
As long as I'm upright I'll try to prolong
The notion that future events must go on
No matter the turn out is right or is wrong
They trusted you
And all the things you often made them do
And look, everyone's smiling
Telling me I've got to trust you too
Do no wrong
'Cause if you do you just won't live as long
And look, everyone's crying
Someone's telling them to just stop trying
Given some truth, call it a lie
Give some action, ask yourself why
This body is slow and has seen its best days
My truth has uncovered my negative ways
I'm one of the people I struggle to praise
Oh, the pessimist
Teach me follow but never to lead
Teach me to stay down and never succeed
When everyone's watching it's hard to admit
The movement of shadows that lead me to quit
I grapple with time, but I can't make it fit
They trusted you
And all the things you often made them do
And look, everyone's smiling
Telling me I've got to trust you too
Do no wrong
'Cause if you do you just won't live as long
And look, everyone's smiling
Someone's telling them to just stop trying
Written by: Emma Pollock
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