The Celibate Life Lyrics

Lyric discussion by TheLastRobot 

Cover art for The Celibate Life lyrics by Shins, The

I've been a huge fan of The Shins for about four years now, during which they've become my all-time favourite band. For some reason, while I go through phases with others of their songs, this one has constantly grown on me the whole time I've listened to them.

I'm gonna agree with Satchel that it's that one verse that always grabs me. However, I've always heard "remember the girls in the middle / are always the first to follow." Does no one else hear this?

No idea what the song's actually about, mind you, but it's so damn beautiful that I don't really care.

P.S. - Oh, Inverted World turns 10 on June 19th! Celebrate by giving it a good, long listen that day. :)

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