And then there’s really mundane lyrics, which Dan [Rossen] would point out. The first song is actually just about doing a mundane chore in upstate New York—Dan riding his ATV and just hauling firewood, and his dog howling. But the way that he sings it, and the way that it’s phrased, a lot of other p...
[Verse 1]
Howling at the field
The clearest of days
Where does that hound run?
[Chorus]
Were you even listening?
Were you riding with me?
Were you even listening?
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[Verse 2]
Trust in your machine
The kick and the wheeze
That hauls for the winter
[Chorus]
Were you even listening?
Were you riding with me?
Were you even listening?
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[Verse 3]
Trusted friend
Tell me what you need
Why would you stay here?
[Chorus]
Were you even listening?
Were you riding with me?
Were you even listening?
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Wasted Acres was written by Daniel Rossen & Chris Taylor & Ed Droste & Christopher Bear.
Wasted Acres was produced by Chris Taylor.
Grizzly Bear released Wasted Acres on Fri Aug 18 2017.