Young Pilgrims

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The Shins are an American indie rock band from Albuquerque, New Mexico, formed in 1996. The band consists of James Mercer (vocals, guitar), Joe Plummer (drums), Jessica Dobson (guitar), Yuuki Matthews (bass) and Richard Swift (keyboards). The band is currently based in Portland, Oregon. more »

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2003

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A cold and wet November dawn 
And there are no barking sparrows 
Just emptiness to dwell upon

I fell into a winter slide 
And ended up the kind of kid who goes down chutes too narrow 
Just eking out my measly pies

But I learned fast how to keep my head up 'cause I 
Know there is this side of me that 
Wants to grab the yoke from the pilot and just
Fly the whole mess into the sea 

Another slow train to the coast 
Some brand new gory art from way on high 
I sink and then I swim all night

I watch the ice melt on the glass 
While the eloquent young pilgrims pass 
And leave behind their trail 
Imploring us all not to fail

Of course I was raised to gather courage from those 
Lofty tales so tried and true and 
If you're able I'd suggest it 'cause this 
Modern thought can get the best of you

This rather simple epitaph can save your hide, your falling mind 
Fate isn't what we're up against, there's no design, no flaws to find
There's no design, no flaws to find

But I learned fast how to keep my head up 'cause I 
Know I got this side of me that 
Wants to grab the yoke from the pilot and just
Fly the whole mess into the sea

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