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Artefact Lyrics by Phoenix

Alpha Zulu

2022

[Verse 1]
Did you, did you, did you know
Did you, did you know
Every color turned blue?
How to find the shore in a waterfall?
Oh, that rumor sounds true
Yeah, I hear it too

[Chorus]
I'm looking for an artifact
A piece of me that's still intact, yeah
I'm looking for an artifact
What part of me can still attract you?

[Post-Chorus]
Before you were born
Before we were one
Before you were loose
And when on your own
I considered it home
Believed it was you
I'd leave it alone
I deleted it all
Bеcause it was true

[Refrain]
And when you gеt upset
I can't afford it
I won't deny it
Over Nova Scotia
I'm no Rubirosa
This story comes and
And when you get upset
I kinda like it
Don't leave me skull and bones
And with your boyfriends
I can't escape them
This story comes and goes

[Verse 2]
How finally has a bitter tone
Your wish, I'd never known
Nothing that follows sounds new
Heart of styrofoam
Over the telephone
Oh, let the rumor run through
Here, I tell the truth

[Chorus]
I'm looking for an artifact
A piece of me that's still intact, yeah
I'm looking for an artifact
What part of me can still attract you?

[Post-Chorus]
Before you were born
Before we were one
Before you were loose
And when on your own
I considered it home
Believed it was you
I'd leave it alone
I deleted it all
Because it was true

[Refrain]
And when you get upset
I can't afford it
I won't deny it
Over Nova Scotia
I'm no Rubirosa
This story comes and
And when you get upset
I kinda like it
Don't leave me skull and bones
And with your boyfriends
I can't escape them
This story comes and goes

[Outro]
Oh, did you, did you, did you know
Did you, did you know
Every color turned blue?
How to find the shore in a waterfall?
Oh, that rumor sounds true
Yeah, I hear it too
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About “Artefact” by Phoenix

Read the complete lyrics to "Artefact" by Phoenix from the album "Alpha Zulu" in 2022. 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 Independent, Indie Rock, Indie Pop.

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

"Artefact" appears on "Alpha Zulu" in 2022.

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