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Mimi Lyrics by Big Red Machine

How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?

2021

[Verse 1: Justin Vernon]
To tell the truth, darling, I'd have to lead a coup
Past the platitudes, right past the dotted rules
I paid attention, I paid my dues
Now that I know a thing or two
I say thank you

[Chorus: Ilsey & Aaron Dessner]
Would you stare eyes open if I ever came 'round with the golden gun?
Would you ever light up with somebody like me? (Looked like my son, he looked like a sun)
Would you stare eyes open if I ever came round with the golden gun? (On my back, felt like it)
Would you ever lay down with somebody like me?
(On my back, felt like it)

[Verse 2: Justin Vernon]
It really wasn't a fall
It was nothing at all
All that they came in proving
Well they sure was zooming
I have to cast up, a big wet net through
Now that I ask after you, I've gotta pass through now

[Chorus: Ilsey & Justin Vernon]
Would you stare eyes open if I ever came 'round with the golden gun?
Would you ever light up with somebody like me? (To tell the truth)
Would you come right over with the crown royal if I said run, run, run (I'd have to lead a coup, past the platitudes)
Would you ever lay down with somebody like me? (Right past the dotted rules)
Would you stare eyes open if I ever came 'round with the golden gun? (I paid attention, I paid my dues, I gotta ask you)
Would you ever light up with somebody like me?
(Do you say thank you?)

[Outro: Aaron Dessner & Justin Vernon]
Looked like my son (I say thank you)
He looked like a sun (I say thank you, I say thank you)
On my back (I say thank you, I say thank you)
Felt like it (I say thank you, I say thank you)
Looked like my son (I say thank you, I say thank you)
He looked like a sun (I say thank you, I say thank you)
On my back (I say thank you, I say thank you)
Felt like it (I say thank you, I say thank you)
On my back (I say thank you)
Felt like it (I say thank you, I say thank you)
On my back (I say thank you, I say thank you)
Felt like it (I say thank you)
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Big Red Machine

About “Mimi” by Big Red Machine

Read the complete lyrics to "Mimi" by Big Red Machine from the album "How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?" in 2021. 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 Alternative, Rock.

"Mimi" is performed by Big Red Machine. from the album "How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?" in 2021 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 "Mimi", explore more songs by Big Red Machine 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.

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"Mimi" is credited to Big Red Machine. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mimi" appears on "How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?" in 2021.

Visit the Big Red Machine artist page at /artist/big-red-machine for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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