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Letters Vs. Numbers Lyrics by Paperbacks

An Episode of Sparrows

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Hey, wasn't anyone listening
To the words in that last song?
They limped out of his mouth
Like wounded beasts shambling
To their ancestral death grounds?
Or hold. Perhaps I've gone too far
True, his delivery's akin to a sopping wet kazoo
But I'm here with you
So this night's been upgraded to
A standard-issue guilty pleasure
The rhythm of the hospital
(Run around, run around until these errands are done)
Departs so slowly from us now
(Come around, come around to this one)
Heads pump to serviceable beats
The music threatening to speak to me
It's letters vs. numbers
When you turn to me and laugh so loud
You drop your battered crutches to the ground
It's letters vs. numbers
And I fear I'm on every side
You, in the years I've been around
You've skirmished with death
And defeated it somewhat
Though it does creep back through tiny cracks
That have been left unattended
So, though it's vanquished once again
Sometimes the most harmless things
Adopt a sinister resonance
But let this doubt be balanced out
With recognition of its absence
The rhythm of the hospital
(Run around, run around until these errands are done)
Departs so slowly from us now
(Come around, come around to this one)
Cards lining on the windowsills
Obscure the phalanx of impending bills
It's letters vs. numbers
When the meniscus of our cheapest wine
Drops below a certain line
It's letters vs. numbers
And I feel I'm on every side
I watched cartoons on hospital TVs
With academic solemnity
It's letters vs. numbers
Now you're asleep between familiar walls
I feel the sweet math of your pulse
It's letters vs. numbers
I'm on every side
It's letters vs. numbers
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About “Letters Vs. Numbers” by Paperbacks

Read the complete lyrics to "Letters Vs. Numbers" by Paperbacks from the album "An Episode of Sparrows". 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.

"Letters Vs. Numbers" is performed by Paperbacks. from the album "An Episode of Sparrows" 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 "Letters Vs. Numbers", explore more songs by Paperbacks 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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"Letters Vs. Numbers" is credited to Paperbacks. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Letters Vs. Numbers" appears on "An Episode of Sparrows".

Visit the Paperbacks artist page at /artist/paperbacks for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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