The Walkmen
The Walkmen
The Walkmen
The Walkmen
The Walkmen
The Walkmen
The Walkmen
The Walkmen
The Walkmen
The Walkmen
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What started with a frenetic drum pattern that Matt Barrick came up with in a jam session built up to one of the most acclaimed songs of the 21st century. Each verse of “The Rat” starts with the narrator feigning cold indifference towards an ex-lover before crumbling and begging for them back by the...
[Verse 1]
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
I know we've been through this before
Can't you hear me? I'm calling out your name
Can't you see me? I'm pounding on your door
[Verse 2]
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
Can't you hear me? I'm bleeding on the wall
Can't you see me? I'm pounding on your door
Can't you hear me when I'm calling out your name?
[Bridge]
When I used to go out, I would know everyone that I saw
Now I go out alone, if I go out at all
When I used to go out, I'd know everyone I saw
Now I go out alone, if I go out at all
When I used to go out, I'd know everyone I saw
Now I go out alone, if I go out at all
[Verse 3]
You've got a nerve to be asking a favor
You've got a nerve to be calling my number
I'm sure we've been through this before
Can't you hear me? I'm beating on the wall
Can't you see me? I'm pounding on your door
The Rat was written by Walter Martin & Paul Maroon & Peter Bauer & Matt Barrick & Hamilton Leithauser.
The Rat was produced by Dave Sardy.
The Walkmen released The Rat on Mon Apr 19 2004.