Bait and Switch
Bait and Switch

The Shins - Bait and Switch Lyrics

Mar 20, 2012
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Bait and Switch Lyrics

I finally had all my ducks in a row
Peace and quiet, the means of subtraction
And how she got in, I'm not sure that I know
Two weeks on and my spine was in traction, my eyes in a basket

Well, god in my heart is so out of phase
And that kind of girl she ain't nobody's daughter
I'm just not used to these powerful waves
She shallows the breath and I'm taking on water
What am I to do now?

I call on a beautiful wish with a moral compass
I better swim

Hide from my psychic derailleur
Drive this car to the sea
Spend the night as high as a cannon in a towering hemlock

But it's no use you can always be found
A creature of habit has no real protection
I'll tell her I leave if she don't settle down
She sees it's a lie on closer inspection
Like everyone else does

The running, a terrible chomp
All this smoke in my eyes
I'm just a simple man
Cursed with an honest heart
Why'd she go and tear it all apart?

The running, a terrible chomp
All this smoke in my eyes
I'm just a simple man
Cursed with an honest heart
Why'd she go and tear it all apart?

Writer(s): JAMES MERCER
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Bait and Switch' by The Shins?

    'Bait and Switch' was written by James Mercer, the frontman of The Shins.

  2. Which album features the song 'Bait and Switch'?

    'Bait and Switch' is featured on The Shins' fourth studio album, 'Port of Morrow,' released in 2012.

  3. What inspired James Mercer to write 'Bait and Switch'?

    'Bait and Switch' explores themes of being overwhelmed in a relationship. According to Mercer, it describes a hypothetical situation where a man gets involved with a young woman who is too much for him to handle.

  4. Who produced the album 'Port of Morrow', which includes 'Bait and Switch'?

    'Port of Morrow', including the track 'Bait and Switch', was co-produced by Greg Kurstin and James Mercer.

  5. Did any former members of The Shins contribute to 'Port of Morrow'?

    Yes, former members Marty Crandall (keyboards) and Dave Hernandez (bass, guitar) made guest appearances on the album despite lineup changes prior to its recording.

  6. How did critics respond to the album 'Port of Morrow'?

    'Port of Morrow' received generally favorable reviews from critics. Some praised it as one of The Shins’ best works while others felt it lacked cohesion due to the departure of original band members.

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