Though relatively under-covered in comparison to the rest of Oh, Inverted World, “Girl Inform Me” springs forward as one of The Shins' most relatable songs. The track had measly reception, with many album reviews failing to mention the song entirely. However, it struck close to home with some listen...
Girl inform me all my senses warn me
Your clever eyes could easily disguise
Some backwards purpose
It's enough to make me nervous
Do you harbor sighs, or spit in my eye
But your lips when we speak
Are the valleys and peaks of a mountain range on fire
So let me walk these coals 'til you believe
I can cut the mustard well enough
Cause you know as soon as we breathe we scrutinize
Unknown quotients, you must be using potions
How else could you tie my head to the sky
This new convection has left me wondering why
I can't concern myself with ordinary tripe
Like what's this morning's paper got to say
And which brand of coffee to make
This is no umbrella to take into the wind
But before we begin is there nothing to kill this anxiety
But your lips when we speak
Are the valleys and peaks of a mountain range on fire
So let me walk these coals 'til you believe
I can cut the mustard well enough
Cause you know as soon as we breathe we scrutinize
The paint away
Girl Inform Me was written by James Mercer.
Girl Inform Me was produced by James Mercer.
The Shins released Girl Inform Me on Tue Jun 19 2001.