Lasting a mere 1:58, the third song from Oh, Inverted World is a Beach Boys inspired, summery song. Though the Beach Boys' effect is often cited in Mercer’s music, this song displays their influences on the songwriter the most.
In a review for Pitchfork, Ryan Kearny dismissed the song, as he had th...
[Verse 1]
Several days a month you made
The mile to my house
And had me do a stroll with you
Far below a furry moon
Our purposes crossed
The weird divide
Between our kinds
[Guitar solo]
(Ooh
Ooh
Ooh)
[Verse 2]
The silver leaves of ailing trees
Took flight as we passed
So long ago
But a short time I know
It pleases me this memory
Has swollen up with age
Even time can do
Good things to you
[Guitar solo]
(Ooh
Ooh
Ah)
Weird Divide was written by James Mercer.
Weird Divide was produced by James Mercer.
The Shins released Weird Divide on Tue Jun 19 2001.