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Bandits Lyrics by Midlake

The Trials of Van Occupanther (10th Anniversary Edition)

2006

[Verse 1]
Did you ever want to be overrun by bandits?
To hand over all of your things and start over new
While we were out hunting for food
Our house was being robbed
I caught an apple and she caught a fox
So I caught a rabbit, but she caught an ox

[Verse 2]
So upon our return
We found everything gone
Which for us was no loss
We started over
With a rabbit and an ox

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
So they came down from the north
Carrying all they owned
With a basket full of food and clothes
They were stopped by a weekend raid
Traveling the woods one day
They tried to put up a fight, but lost
So we asked for them to stay
With us, on their way
To have a drink and rest
And regain their strength

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
Did you ever want to run around with bandits?
To see many places and hide in ditches
It's not always easy, it's not always easy
When the winter comes and the greenery goes
We will make some shelter
When the winter comes and the greenery goes
We will make some shelter
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About “Bandits” by Midlake

Read the complete lyrics to "Bandits" by Midlake from the album "The Trials of Van Occupanther (10th Anniversary Edition)" in 2006. 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.

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"Bandits" is credited to Midlake. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Bandits" appears on "The Trials of Van Occupanther (10th Anniversary Edition)" in 2006.

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