Turn on Me
The Shins
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You can fake it for a while Bite your tongue and smile Like every mother does her ugly child But it starts the leaking out Like spittle from a cloud Amassed resentment pelting ounce and pound You entertaining any doubt 'Cause you had to know that I was fond of you Fond of Y-O-U Though I knew you masked your disdain I can see the change was just too hard for us Hard for us You always had to hold the reigns But where I'm headed, you just don't know the way So affections fade away Or do adults just learn to play The most ridiculous, repulsive games? All our favorite ruddy sons And their double-barreled guns You'd better hurry rabbit, run, run, run 'Cause mincing you is fun And there's a lot of hungry hatters in this world Set on taking it over But brittle, thorny stems They break before they bend And neither one of us is one of them And the tears will never mend 'Cause you had it in for me so long ago Boy, I still don't know I don't know why and I don't care Well, hardly anymore If you'd only seen yourself hating me Hating me When I've been so much more than fair But then you'd have to lay those feelings bare One thing I know has still got you scared Yeah, all that cold ire And never once aired on a dare You had to know that I was fond of you Fond of Y-O-U So I took your licks at the time And a change like that is just so hard to do Hard to do Don't let it whip-crack your life And I'll bow out from the fight Those old pious sisters were right The worst part is over Now get back on that horse and ride
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Written by: James Russell Mercer
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2 facts about this song
Turn On Me" by Future1. (Artist Background) "Turn On Me" is a song by American rapper Future, from his self-titled fifth studio album released in 2017.
2. (Recording and Production) The song was produced by Southside and DJ Spinz, both of whom have collaborated with Future on multiple occasions.
3. (Musical Style) Future is known for his signature ‘trap’ music with an auto-tuned vocal style which is reflected in “Turn On Me”.
4. (Charts) The album "FUTURE" hit number one on the U.S Billboard 200 which included this song.
5. (Theme) One of the key themes of this song is dealing with the betrayal and broken trust in relationships.
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Turn On Me" by The Shins1. (Artist Background) "Turn On Me" is a song by American indie rock band The Shins, included in their third album "Wincing the Night Away," released in 2007.
2. (Recording and Production) The album was produced by band frontman James Mercer, and mixed by veteran producer Joe Chiccarelli.
3. (Musical Style) The Shins are known for their charming indie rock and folk influenced tunes, which can be clearly seen in "Turn On Me".
4. (Charts) "Wincing the Night Away" debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, making it the band's most successful album to date.
5. (Theme) "Turn On Me" is conceptualized around the theme of friendship breaking down, hinting towards Mercer's falling out with bandmate Marty Crandall.
6. (Music Video) The song's music video was directed by Patrick Daughters and depicts a surreal narrative blending contemporary life with period aesthetics.
7. (Longevity) Despite being over a decade old, the band's music like “Turn On Me”, continues to resonate with audiences, indicating their lasting impact in the indie genre.
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