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Know Your Onion!
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Know Your Onion! was released on June 19, 2001 by Sub Pop as a part of the album Oh, Inverted World
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Release DateJune 19, 2001
LabelSub Pop
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
James Mercer
James Mercer
Vocals, Guitar
Jesse Sandoval
Jesse Sandoval
Drums
Martin Crandall
Martin Crandall
Keyboards
Neal Langford
Neal Langford
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Mercer
James Mercer
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Shins
The Shins
Producer
James Mercer
James Mercer
Producer, Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Shut out, pimpled and angry
I quietly tied all my guts into knots
I gave up on trying to make 'em
I figured it'd take 'em too long to look up, and besides
[Verse 2]
It was undeniably clear to me, I don't know why
When every other part of life seemed locked behind shutters
I knew what worthless dregs we've always been
[Verse 3]
Lucked out, found my favorite records
Lying in wait at the Birmingham Mall
The songs that I heard, the occasional book
Were the only fun I ever took
And I got on with making myself
Yeah, the trick is just making yourself
[Verse 4]
But when they're parking their cars on your chest
You've still got a view of the summer sky
To make it hurt twice when your restless body
Caves to its whims
And suddenly struggles to take flight
[Verse 5]
Three thousand miles Northeast
I left all my friends at the morning bus stop shaking their heads
"What kind of life you dream of? You're allergic to love"
Yes, I know, but I must say in my own defense
[Verse 6]
It's been undeniably dear to me, I don't know why
When every other part of life seemed locked behind shutters
I knew the worthless dregs we are
The selfless, loving saints we are
The melting, sliding dice we've always been
Written by: James Mercer
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