Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

The Returner Lyrics by Allison Russell

The Returner

2023

[Verse 1]
Now I let go
Everything that I've known
Let it go on, let it roll out
With the tide
I can't think of a thing
That hasn't been shot through with pain
Like a nightingale's
Song in the dead of the night
[Chorus]
Goodbye, so long, farewell, all I've been
Ooh, oblivion
Throw me in the ocean
Ooh, see if I can swim
I'm wild again, I'm a starchild again
I've come ten million miles, ooh, I'm burning
I'm a summer dream, I'm a real light beam, I'm worthy
Of all the goodness and the love that the world's gonna give to me
I'ma give it back ten times, people, are you ready?
If you think you're alone, hold on, I'm coming
[Verse 2]
Now I unfold
Every lie I was told
Watch 'em wither, watch 'em scatter
With the wind
I can't think of a thing
That hasn't been born of a dream
Like a love supreme
Like a circle unbroken
[Chorus]
Goodbye, so long, farewell, all I've been
Ooh, oblivion
Throw me in the ocean
Ooh, Mama, watch me swim
I'm wild again, I'm a starchild again
I've come ten million miles, ooh, I'm burning
I'm a summer dream, I'm a real light beam, I'm worthy
Of all the goodness and the love that the world's gonna give to me
I'ma give it back ten times, people, are you ready?
If you think you're alone, hold on, I'm coming
[Outro]
Don't you know, don't you know, don't you know you are never alone?
Credits
Allison Russell

Allison Russell

About “The Returner” by Allison Russell

Read the complete lyrics to "The Returner" by Allison Russell from the album "The Returner" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"The Returner" is performed by Allison Russell. from the album "The Returner" in 2023 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Returner", explore more songs by Allison Russell using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Allison Russell · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"The Returner" is credited to Allison Russell. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Returner" appears on "The Returner" in 2023.

Visit the Allison Russell artist page at /artist/allison-russell for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.