[Verse 1]
You said that I was religious 'cause I hate Halloween
I thought you read too much into it, but now I see what you mean
Why do I love Philip Larkin? He would've hated me
I think our outlook is in common, unfortunately
[Chorus]
But I had the nicest dress in class for my communion
I've always tried to be the prettiest and the best
I didn't know what money had to do with it
And I feel like growing old is just a test
[Verse 2]
I've been changing my profession in my head every week
I'm too old to dance for a living, my indecision is bleak
I'm never gonna own a house or impress my family
Shit happens and I'm still here, unfortunately
[Chorus]
But I had the nicеst dress in class for my communion
And I've always tried to bе the prettiest and the best
I didn't know what money had to do with it
And I feel like growing old is just a test
[Bridge]
I wish I wasn't everything I hate
Slice me up and serve me on God’s plate
I’ll always be descending from that high
Where do they serve the Eucharist on Friday nights?
[Chorus]
I had the nicest dress in class for my communion
I've always tried to be the prettiest and the best
I didn't know what money had to do with it
And I feel like growing old is just—
And I feel like growing old is just a test
Communion was written by CMAT.
Communion was produced by Oli Deakin.
This is a really old song. It’s about Catholicism and I recorded a bit of it in New York. I decided to notch up the tempo a little bit to see what happened and the drummer we had, Morgan, was like, ‘I’ve got half an hour left. Do you want me to just record some drum fills?’ She did all these crazy-f...