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Giving up the gun


Your sword's grown old and rusty
Burnt beneath the rising sun
It's locked up like a trophy
Forgetting all the things it's done

And though it's been a long time
You're right back where you started from
I see it in your eyes
That now you're giving up the gun

When I was 17
I had wrists like steel
And I felt complete

And now my body fades
Behind a brass charade
And I'm obsolete

But if the chance remained
To see those better days
I'd cut the cannons down

My ears are blown to bits
From all the rifle hits
But I still crave that sound

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I heard you play guitar
Down at a seedy bar
Where skinheads used to fight

Your Tokugawa smile
And your garbage style
Used to save the night

You felt the coming wave
Told me we'd all be brave
You said you wouldn't flinch

But in the years that passed
Since I saw you last
You haven't moved an inch

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I see you shine in your way
Go on, go on, go on

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The lyrics GIVING UP THE GUN of VAMPIRE WEEKEND is also present in the album Contra (2010)

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Vampire Weekend is an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 2006. The quartet, consisting of Ezra Koenig (vocals, guitar), Chris Baio (bass), Rostam Batmanglij (keyboards, percussion) and Arthur Moats (drums), quickly gained attention for their fresh and original sound that blends elements of afrobeat, world music and pop. Their albums, characterized by intelligent lyrics and catchy melodies, have achieved international success. Among their most famous songs are "A-Punk", "Oxford Comma" and "Diane Young". Vampire Weekend is considered one of the most influential indie rock bands of recent years, thanks to their ability to blend different musical genres harmoniously and originally.

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