The Shell
The Shell

Lucy Dacus - The Shell Lyrics

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The Shell Lyrics

I'm a ghost
Walking in a boring dream
You are there
Talking and I'm not listening
I am busy doing nothing
And you're rudely interrupting

It's a myth and now I see it clearly
You don't have to be sad to make something worth hearing
Now I'm calm and I'm content
One more burden off my back

You don't wanna be a creator
Doesn't mean you've got nothing to say
Put down the pen, don't let it force your hand

I'm a ghost
Walking on an empty street
No name anymore
No need to call for me
I'm a long-lost hometown hero
Late to legendary past lives within me

If I had the offer to do it again
Make me invincible, invisible, or brain dead
If the body and the life were two things that we could divide
I'd deliver up my shell to be filled with somebody else

You don't wanna be a creator
Doesn't mean you've got nothing to say
Put down the pen, don't let it force your hand

You don't wanna be a leader
Doesn't mean you don't know the way
Hold your own hand, walk on without a plan

Writer(s): Lucy Dacus
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is the artist of the song 'The Shell'?

    'The Shell' is a song by Lucy Dacus, an American indie rock musician known for her expressive lyrics and melodic compositions.

  2. What album features the song 'The Shell'?

    'The Shell' is featured on Lucy Dacus' second studio album, Historian, which was released in 2018.

  3. Who were the producers for the album Historian?

    Historian was produced by Lucy Dacus, Jacob Blizard, and Collin Pastore, the same team that produced her debut album, No Burden.

  4. When and where was the album Historian recorded?

    The album Historian was recorded over the course of a week in March 2017 in Nashville.

  5. What is the main theme of the album Historian?

    Lucy Dacus described Historian as a song cycle about 'living through loss and the inevitable darkness of life, and doing so hopefully and joyfully.'

  6. How was the album Historian received by critics?

    Historian received 'universal acclaim' from critics, with a Metacritic score of 82 based on 20 reviews. Critics praised the album for its emotional depth and songwriting.

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