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excelsior Lyrics by tiny seagulls

tiny seagulls

2024

[Verse 1]
And I might just be seventeen again
Painted nails and shitty jacket in the cold
And I might not understand myself
Just the same as everybody else

And I might just be a bit too much
Into this, and in tune with you and me
And I might just be thirty-two next year
It's all the same
If you're just standing around

[Chorus]
So while the world
Moves ever upwards
I maintain a steady distance
For fear of standing out
And for fear of blending in

And while the world
Keeps spinning faster
I remain inside my shell
For fear of going up there
For fear of staying here

[Verse 2]
And I know the oceans are rising
As if to reach the ones who force it to
And I can't climb with all this salt in my lungs
But I need it to help me breathe

And I've hoped for an airlift for too long
And I still dream about a magic cloud
And I've seen pictures of me on the summit before
But up there I'm not myself

[Chorus]
So while the world (So while the world)
Moves ever upwards (Moves ever upwards)
I maintain a steady distance
For fear (For fear)
Of standing out (Of standing out)
And for fear of blending in

And while the world (And while the world)
Keeps spinning faster (Keeps spinning faster)
I remain inside my shell
For fear (For fear)
Of going up there (Of going up there)
And for fear of staying here

[Verse 3]
And I'm egregiously guilty of avoidance
If there isn't a knife on my throat
And I'm deliberately stalling for time
If there isn't a gun in my back

And I could use all the help that I can get
If I ever wanted to accept it
And I won't ask for anything at all
Except for everything that I'll never get

[Chorus]
So while the world (So while the world)
Moves ever upwards (Moves ever upwards)
I maintain a steady distance
For fear (For fear)
Of standing out (Of standing out)
And for fear of blending in

And while the world (And while the world)
Keeps spinning faster (Keeps spinning faster)
I remain inside my shell
For fear (For fear)
Of going up there (Of going up there)
And for fear of staying here

[Post-Chorus]
And I just want you (I just want you)
To see me as someone (See me as someone)
Who brought any kind of joy to your life

And I just want you (I just want you)
To remember my name (To remember my name)
As an echo of a familiar sound

And I see the world (And I see)
Moving upwards (Moving upwards)
And I just have to be myself
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tiny seagulls

tiny seagulls

About “excelsior” by tiny seagulls

Read the complete lyrics to "excelsior" by tiny seagulls from the album "tiny seagulls" in 2024. 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 Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Pop.

"excelsior" is performed by tiny seagulls. from the album "tiny seagulls" in 2024 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 "excelsior", explore more songs by tiny seagulls 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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"excelsior" is credited to tiny seagulls. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"excelsior" appears on "tiny seagulls" in 2024.

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