The Mistake
The Mistake

Manchester Orchestra - The Mistake Lyrics

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The Mistake Lyrics

I don't want to die alone
Tell me there's another option for me
Standing like I should've known
I knew you'd accidentally look right inside of me

There's nothing anybody could say
There was nothing anybody could do
You made up your absent mind and now the rest of us are here to amuse you

Everybody I know makes the same mistakes
Packaged up in different boxes, masking shame

Laying on the carpet spilled
You told me you were fairly sure that you'd marry him
Embryonic accidents, a native knife, you gotta finally bury it

There's nothing anybody could say
There was nothing anybody could do
Everybody's got their day
So number wisely if you know what's best for you, man

Everybody I know makes the same mistakes
Packaged up in different boxes, masking shame

Everybody I know makes the same mistakes
Packaged up in different boxes, masking shame

I don't want to walk away from you
I don't want to walk away from you
I don't want to walk away from you
I don't want to walk away, but you let me

And now the wheels are falling off of the car
Beside the hundred meter grave in the yard
Everybody here feels sorry for us

Writer(s): Andrew John Hull
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was "The Mistake" released?

    "The Mistake" was released as part of Manchester Orchestra's fifth studio album, A Black Mile to the Surface, on July 21, 2017.

  2. Who are the lyricists for "The Mistake"?

    The lyrics for "The Mistake" were written by Andrew John Hull, the lead vocalist and guitarist for Manchester Orchestra.

  3. Which producers worked on the album A Black Mile to the Surface?

    The album was produced by a team including Catherine Marks, John Congleton, and Jonathan Wilson, among others. Longtime collaborator Dan Hannon also contributed.

  4. Where was "The Mistake" recorded?

    "The Mistake" was recorded during sessions at Echo Mountain Recording in Asheville, North Carolina, as well as additional locations in London and Los Angeles.

  5. Which studios were used to record and produce "The Mistake"?

    "The Mistake" was recorded and produced at several locations including Echo Mountain Recording in Asheville, North Carolina, a studio in London with Catherine Marks, and additional production in Los Angeles with John Congleton.

  6. What are some musical influences for the album A Black Mile to the Surface?

    Andy Hull cited the minimalist aspects of Alabama Shakes' Sound & Color, as well as the bands Wilco and Radiohead, as significant influences for the album.

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