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​boxes Lyrics by Moses Sumney

græ

2019

[Interlude: Taiye Selasi, Michael Chabon, Ezra Miller]
We have no place that we can claim without contention
We are constructing a whole new edifice of boxes to put people in
To protect a space inside which you can exist
Very concerned about giving names, giving names
Dissatisfaction seems like the natural byproduct of identification

[Interlude: Ayesha K. Faines]
I truly believe that people who define you control you
And the most significant thing that any person can do
But especially black women and men
Is to think about who gave them their definitions
And rewrite those definition for themselves

About “​boxes” by Moses Sumney

Read the complete lyrics to "​boxes" by Moses Sumney from the album "græ" in 2019. 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 Art Rock, Rock, Spoken Word.

"​boxes" is performed by Moses Sumney. from the album "græ" in 2019 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 "​boxes", explore more songs by Moses Sumney 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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"​boxes" is credited to Moses Sumney. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"​boxes" appears on "græ" in 2019.

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