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The Prisoner
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The Prisoner was released on April 15, 2014 by Super Ego Records as a part of the album The Both
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Release DateApril 15, 2014
LabelSuper Ego Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM91

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Both
The Both
Performer
Paul Bryan
Paul Bryan
Electric Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Songwriter
Ted Leo
Ted Leo
Lyrics

Lyrics

Well, they clear the lanes for bicycles before the walks
Every road and old canal
And Frysk Hynder gives the doves communion with the hawks
Under wing of the White Owl
Not every cat has got to wear a bell
Following the footprints where the new snow fell
I know about the hollow core where nothing much can dwell
So, the bones we buried in the yard last season
Cheerful, they remain
And the lonely, all so bold and armed with reason
Fearful to complain
I was the one who read the map of stars
The little dipper from the handlebars
But you're the one who saw the bridge
And knew that it was ours
[Chorus: Aimee Mann and Ted Leo] x2
And now the snow in the street is turning gray
All the birds at our feet have flown away
It's complicity and heat on holiday
But jaws of defeat at Zuiderzee
Asking the prisoner to stay
And why do they still insist
When manacles on your wrist
Only remind you what you've missed?
[Outro: Aimee Mann and Ted Leo] x2
And all the snow is turning gray
All of the birds have flown away
But I'm gonna stay
Written by: Aimee Mann, Ted Leo
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