The Wrong Year
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Jan 19, 2015
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The Wrong Year Lyrics

Gray Jane was a riverchild
Born down by the river wild
Said, hey, what I wanna be
Nobody's gonna intervene

And she wants you but you won't do
And it won't leave you alone
And the rain falls on the wrong year
And it won't leave you alone
It won't leave you alone

Could be that he's into you
Could be that the obverse is true
Struck down as a summerchild
Ten steps just to run a mile

And he wants you but you won't do
And it won't leave you alone
And the rain falls on the wrong year
And it won't leave you alone
It won't leave you alone
It won't leave you alone

The spirit's willin'
Flesh is getting bored
Speakers blaring out some long forgotten chord
Some misbegotten, long forgotten chord

Sing me some eidolon
And I'll sleep all the winter long
'Til then I can only be
Nobody's gonna intervene

And she wants you but you won't do
And it won't leave you alone
And the rain falls on the wrong year
And it won't leave you alone
It won't leave you alone
It won't leave you alone
It won't leave you alone

Writer(s): COLIN MELOY
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'The Wrong Year' by The Decemberists?

    The song 'The Wrong Year' was written by Colin Meloy, the lead singer and primary songwriter of The Decemberists.

  2. Which album features 'The Wrong Year' by The Decemberists?

    'The Wrong Year' is a track on the album 'What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World,' which is the seventh studio album by The Decemberists.

  3. When was the album 'What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World' released?

    The album 'What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World,' featuring 'The Wrong Year,' was released on January 20, 2015.

  4. How was 'What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World' received by critics?

    The album received mostly positive reviews and holds a Metascore of 77 on Metacritic. It was praised for its enjoyable and lively character, as well as for striking a note of pop concision and maturity.

  5. What is a notable theme in 'The Wrong Year' by The Decemberists?

    A notable theme in 'The Wrong Year' is the persistence of longing and missed connections, as reflected in the repeated line 'And it won't leave you alone.'

  6. What other song by The Decemberists was highlighted in reviews of the album?

    In reviews of 'What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World,' the song 'Make You Better' was noted for showcasing the band's ability to write a great anthem.

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