In the “Zach Sang Show” interview, Michelle Zauner explained,
I think in some ways you know you lose track of time in the same way that Hans Castorp loses track of time at the sanatorium, that’s how tour feels. Sometimes you’re so removed from all your friends and family’s lives and you’re off doin...
[Intro]
Once the fever subsides
I'll return to the flatlands
A new man, a new man
[Verse 1]
Playing king, slowing time
Bundled for our rest cure with your x-ray in my locket
Planting seeds, idle hours
Chained to my reflection in the shadow of a mountain
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2]
Playing king, playing bride
Blooming in my leisure, slipping hours left uncounted
You and me, and soon ours
Bury me beside you in the shadow of my mountain
[Instrumental Outro]
Magic Mountain was written by Michelle Zauner.
Magic Mountain was produced by Blake Mills.
Japanese-breakfast released Magic Mountain on Fri Mar 21 2025.