The third single from MGMT’s fifth album Loss of Life takes a different direction from the fuzzy psych-rock sound of its previous singles. “Nothing to Declare” gives the listener a more stripped-down and acoustic piece paired with Andrew VanWyngarden’s syrupy-sweet vocals, calm almost to the point o...
[Verse 1]
Nothing to declare
Not in the bags under my eyes
I can see you standing there
But still, there's nothing to reply
The world's my Fine de Claire
My Spanish castle in the sky
I can see it floating now
But still, there's nothing to define
[Chorus]
If I'm worlds away
I'm holding mountains in my hands
Starlight ain't never gonna let me down
Until I stumble like a drunkard back to town
Then I end up where you are
Keeping the sanctuary warm
Don't ask me who I am
Don't ask me where I was
[Verse 2]
Nothing to declare
Not in the valise of my mind
All the documents are there
But still, there's something to decide
The world's my Fine de Claire
The waters beckon me to dive
I can tell the pearl's in there
And still, there's nothing I can find
[Chorus]
If you let me go
I'll fall as far as I can fall
Starlight ain't never gonna bring me home
Until I wake up like a baby in the womb
Then I'll wonder who you are
Keeping the conversation light
Don't ask me how I know
Don't ask me how I know
Don't ask me how I know
Don't ask me how I know
Don't ask me how I know
Don't ask me how I know
Don't ask me how I know
Nothing to Declare was written by Andrew VanWyngarden & Ben Goldwasser.
Nothing to Declare was produced by MGMT & Patrick Wimberly.
MGMT released Nothing to Declare on Wed Jan 10 2024.