Shins, The - Young Pilgrims Lyrics

Complimentary "Young Pilgrims" Ringtone

A cold and wet November dawn 
and there are no barking sparrows 
just emptiness to dwell upon.

I fell into a winter slide 
and ended up the kind of kid who goes down chutes too narrow 
just eking out my measly pies.

But I learned fast how to keep my head up 'cause I 
know there is this side of me that 
wants to grab the yoke from the pilot and just
fly the whole mess into the sea.

Another slow train to the coast 
some brand new gory art from way on high 
I sink and then I swim all night. 

I watch the ice melt on the glass 
while the eloquent young pilgrims pass 
and leave behind their trail 
imploring us all not to fail.

Of course I was raised to gather courage from those 
lofty tales so tried and true and 
if you're able I'd suggest it 'cause this 
modern thought can get the best of you.

This rather simple epitaph can save your hide your falling mind 
fate isn't what we're up against there's no design no flaws to find
there's no design no flaws to find.

But I learned fast how to keep my head up 'cause I 
know I got this side of me that 
wants to grab the yoke from the pilot and just
fly the whole mess into the sea.

Complimentary "Young Pilgrims" Ringtone

lyrics submitted by Monique
lyrics corrected by Jeff