Phantom Limb
The Shins
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Frozen into coats White girls of the north Filed past one, five and one They are the fabled lambs A Sunday ham The ancient snow And they could float above the grass In circles if they tried A latent power I'm known to hide To keep some hope alive That a girl like I could ever try Could ever try So we just skirt the hallway signs A phantom and a fly Follow the lines and wonder why There's no connection And weakened falling eyes In cheap shots from the tribe And we're off to Nemarca' porch again Another afternoon Of the goat-head tunes and pilfered booze We wander through her Momma's house The milk from the window lights Family portrait, circa '95 This is that foreign land With the sprayed-on tans And it all feels fine Be it silk or slime So, when they tap our Monday heads Two zombies walk in our stead This town seems hardly worth our time And we'll no longer memorize or rhyme Too far along in our crime Stepping over what now towers to the sky With no connection So, when they tap our Sunday heads Two zombie walk in our stead This town seems hardly worth the time And we'll no longer memorize or rhyme Too far along in our crime Stepping over what now towers to the sky With no connection
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Written by: James Mercer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Phantom Limb" is a single by American indie rock band, The Shins.
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Album InformationThe song was from their third studio album, "Wincing the Night Away". The album was released on 23rd January 2007.
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Genre"Phantom Limb" is a track that falls under the indie rock genre.
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Lead ArtistJames Mercer, the main vocalist and songwriter for The Shins, wrote "Phantom Limb."
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Song InspirationMercer stated the song was inspired by his own experiences growing up.
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Song Meaning"Phantom Limb" is a metaphor for feeling of pain or longing for something that is no longer there. It’s about a lesbian couple in high school, experiencing the challenges and judgment of their peers.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted well in many countries, reaching number 20 on the US Alternative Songs (Billboard) and number 11 on the UK Indie Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Phantom Limb" was directed by Patrick Daughters, who has also directed music videos for popular bands like Muse and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its catchy melody and emotional lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe Shins have performed "Phantom Limb" at various music festivals and concerts including the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
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Cover Versions"Phantom Limb" has been covered by several artists and bands, an interesting testament to its popularity and influential sound.
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