contains elements of the "Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind" original score written by Jon Brion. contains a sample of "100m Backstroke" written by Josh Rouse. contains a sample of "Mama" written and performed by Genesis.
lyrics
When they go, the summer months tip-toe discreetly
And the clocks tick-tock for no one else but me
In the blanket of my sense of self-reduction
Letting go of everything you let me be
I don't have to drive my car
There's nowhere left to go
It's pointless without you
I don't have to sleep or dream
I've seen it all before
It means nothing without you
Driving to the airport
Clinging to the seconds that remained
Stopping traffic like a funeral behind us
Honking horns were scoring soundtracks to my pain
'Cause I'm only at my best when I'm beside you
I only see the sunlight through your hair
The grass is only green beneath your sandals
My heart would only beat when you were there
I don't have to find a job
There's nothing that I need
It's all stupid without you
I don't need to wash my hair
or floss or brush my teeth
I'm nothing without you
Last year was the best that I ever had...
credits
from Violinism,
released July 3, 2009
Brett: vocals, drums, samples, keyboards
Jon Brion: string arrangement
Phil Collins: drum loop
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