Uploaded November 2012 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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Paul Banks playing Over My Shoulder Live at KEXP CMJ Union 2012

Lyrics:

Over my shoulder there's a heart that suffers deep
The sudden exposure makes my mind recall the scene
Over my shoulder there's a lonely hearted thief
You only know me like the shoreline knows the sea

We raise the stones just like beginnings
We make our home above the stars again

Behold

Over my shoulder there's a man that doesn't speak
Woe expectations they will only make you weep
You only know me like the shoreline knows the sea
Over my shoulder there are phantoms indiscreet

We chase the tones as the sight begins
The gate is open and silence showers in

So behold the science: We all have our themes to play
Besides there's a life outside where our lucky passions reign

You only hold me like the canyon holds the stream
You only hold me as the canyon holds the stream

Relax, we're safe and that's all that matters
Be still unto life outside when all our passions rage
Rage...