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Album Odelay
Derelict by Beck
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Derelict: in a poor condition due to neglect.
“Derelict” is the fifth track off of Beck’s 1996 album, “Odelay”. The track uses instruments from India, like a sitar. Like “Lord Only Knows”, this song is about abandoning the past.
Derelict Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I dropped my anchor in the dead of night
I packed my suitcase and threw it away
I fell asleep in the funeral fire
I gave my clothes to the policeman
[Chorus]
Blow back derelict wind
Lay my soul in the foul of the air
Blow back derelict wind
Lay my soul in the foul of the air
[Verse 2]
Shooting venom at the passers-by
Hijackers tie the heavens down
I put my eyes in a paper bag
I'm spinning 'round like a gambling wheel
[Chorus]
Blow back derelict wind
Lay my soul in the foul of the air
Blow back derelict wind
Lay my soul in the foul of the air
[Verse 3]
I dropped my anchor in the dead of night
I packed my suitcase and threw it away
I fell asleep in the funeral fire
I gave my clothes to the policeman
[Chorus]
Blow back derelict wind
Lay my soul in the foul of the air
Blow back derelict wind
Lay my soul in the foul of the air
Derelict Q&A
Who wrote Derelict's ?
Derelict was written by E.Z. Mike & King Gizmo & Beck.
Who produced Derelict's ?
Derelict was produced by Beck & Dust Brothers.