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lyrics
Lyrics
Everyone agrees, we are concerned
One place underwater, another burns
No one is surprised, but everybody’s shocked
With diminishing returns
Worn out shoes from pacing ‘round the room
The hashtag used is #UniversalDoom
Fished up all the fishes, and wishing for more wishes
With diminishing returns
You could say the walls are caving in
That the waves will come and wash away these castles made of sand
Doesn’t change the way I feel
‘Cause what’s real
Is you and me in the afternoon
Just your love in the afternoon
I don’t presume to know what is in store
Or just how many wolves are at the door
But I have seen your body bending with the morning light ascending
And I will die defending our diminishing returns
Oh, you could say the walls are caving in
That the waves will come and wash away these castles made of sand
Doesn’t change the way I feel
‘Cause what’s real
Is you and me in the afternoon
Just your love in the afternoon
Even just the thought of you
Well, I love you in the afternoon
supported by 25 fans who also own “Diminishing Returns”
When (in 2040 maybe) an indie rom-com set in 2024 uses this song for the moment when two rugged protagonists come back together in an uneasy but comfortable third act reunion, we will all nod our heads and say "Yes. This is what it was to be alive in 2024--we were so beautiful and so rugged and we loved this song." tmausy
supported by 24 fans who also own “Diminishing Returns”
Found because of Final Fantasy 16's Pax West Panel, if you know, you know! Anyway, that started me on all of the boygenius songs and albums. Love the song, I certainly formed some core memories with it, awesome track on an album of amazing songs. jrevell
If you dig Sparklehorse, Sufjan Stevens, and Lomelda, you will enjoy this record of intimate, emotional songs from the Nashville artist. Bandcamp New & Notable May 13, 2025