In an interview with SPIN Magazine, Sharon explained the inspiration for the songs on Epic:
Epic was written in the aftermath of a really bad relationship. This guy didn’t even let me have a guitar. I don’t have any bitterness toward him because he kicked my ass into leaving Tennessee. But the reco...
[Verse 1]
I woke up, I was already me
I was somewhat afraid, I was something
Peace signs
I told you I could no longer see
I was right in the fire, I was on my knees
Peace signs
[Verse 2]
Take it back, I felt no longer used
I had nothing to do, I was so you
Peace sign, I was already you
Peace sign, I was already you
Peace sign, I was already you
[Verse 3]
No lie, I was no longer wrong
I had questions in mind why you were strong
Hit back, it was already too
Hit back, it was already soon
Hit back, it was already too
Oh, you
[Verse 4]
I still dream that I think of you
In the calm of the night and I don't know what to do
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When I wake up, I am already me
And I am not afraid, I am something
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Peace Signs was written by Sharon Van Etten.
Peace Signs was produced by Brian McTear.
Sharon Van Etten released Peace Signs on Tue Sep 21 2010.