Caring Is Creepy
The Shins
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I think I'll go home and mull this over Before I cram it down my throat At long last it's crashed, its colossal mass Has broken up into bits in my moat Lift the mattress off the floor Walk the cramps off Go meander in the cold Hail to your dark skin Hiding the fact you're dead again Underneath the power lines seeking shade Far above our heads are the icy heights that contain all reason It's a luscious mix of words and tricks That let us bet when you know we should fold On rocks I dreamt of where we'd stepped And of the whole mess of roads we're now on Hold your glass up, hold it in Never betray the way you've always known it is One day I'll be wondering how I got so old just wondering how Never got cold wearing nothing in the snow This is way beyond my remote concern Of being condescending All these squawking birds won't quit Building nothing, laying bricks Hold your glass up, hold it in Never betray the way you've always known it is One day I'll be wondering how I got so old just wondering how Never got cold wearing nothing in the snow This is way beyond my remote concern Of being condescending All these squawking birds won't quit Building nothing, laying bricks
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Written by: James Russell Mercer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Label Classification"Caring Is Creepy" is an indie rock song by the American band The Shins.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from the band's debut album "Oh, Inverted World", which was released in 2001.
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Song Popularity"Caring is Creepy" is one of the two most-streamed songs on the album, illustrating its popularity among fans.
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Movie FeatureThe song was featured in the soundtrack of the 2004 film "Garden State," which significantly boosted its recognition.
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First Track"Caring is Creepy" is the first track on the "Oh, Inverted World" album, establishing the tone for the rest of the album.
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Band Line-upThe Shins at the time of recording "Caring is Creepy" were frontman James Mercer, guitarist Marty Crandall, drummer Jesse Sandoval, and bassist Dave Hernandez.
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Music StyleThe song displays The Shins' characteristic lo-fi, indie pop style, with Mercer's distinctive vocals and a catchy, melodic hook.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Caring is Creepy" have been interpreted as a commentary on the discomforts and anxieties of modern life.
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ProductionThe song, along with the rest of the album, was recorded in Mercer's basements and are known for their low-tech production values.
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Album Reception"Oh, Inverted World," including "Caring is Creepy," received extensive critical acclaim for its fresh, innovative sound.
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Song DurationThe duration of "Caring is Creepy" is 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
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Genre FusionThe song represents The Shins' unique fusion of pop structures, folk influences, and indie rock aesthetics.
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Song Recognition"Caring is Creepy" helped put The Shins, and the indie rock scene in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the map.
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Song InfluenceThe song's success paved the way for the increased mainstream acceptance and popularity of indie rock in the 2000s.
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Cultural Influence"Caring is Creepy" has been covered by several artists and bands, reflecting its influential status in indie rock.
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