St. Vincent - Surgeon Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Surgeon' by St. Vincent?

   The lyrics for 'Surgeon' were written by Anne Clark, who is also known by her stage name, St. Vincent.

2. What album features the song 'Surgeon'?

   'Surgeon' is a track from St. Vincent's third studio album, 'Strange Mercy,' which was released in 2011.

3. Where did Annie Clark write the album 'Strange Mercy'?

   Annie Clark wrote the album 'Strange Mercy' in Seattle while spending time in isolation to escape information overload and modern technology distractions.

4. What inspired the line 'Best, finest surgeon. Come cut me open' in the song?

   The line 'Best, finest surgeon. Come cut me open' was inspired by a line written in Marilyn Monroe's journal that Annie Clark found brilliant and strange.

5. When was the song 'Surgeon' released as a free MP3 download?

   'Surgeon' was released as a free MP3 download on July 22, 2011, following a Twitter campaign where fans tweeted the hashtag '#strangemercy'.

6. How did critics respond to the album 'Strange Mercy'?

   'Strange Mercy,' featuring the song ‘Surgeon,’ received critical acclaim with an average score of 85 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating universal acclaim.