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The Surfer Lyrics by Vampire Weekend

Only God Was Above Us (Japanese Edition)

2024

[Verse 1]
Back on the island, Water Tunnel 3
A cage ascending, someone looks like me
Look up at fingers reaching into space
A Roman soldier's spearhead jammed above the waist

[Verse 2]
Heard someone speaking, a voice without a face
The ocean's churning, the cables stay in place
An operation the locals couldn't save
An undercover agent drowned beneath the waves

[Chorus]
Outside the confinеs of a super-mini's door
There's a California king placеd directly on the floor
Oh, the surfer can't forget the shells around his neck
But you were born beneath fluorescent lights
You've never seen a starry night, you saint

[Verse 3]
Fake fortune teller scandalized by fate
Broke bodybuilder crushed beneath the weight
Lost and deluded trying to find your place
Inept long-distance runner losing every race

[Chorus]
Outside the confines of a super-mini's door
There's a California king placed directly on the floor
Oh, the surfer can't forget the shells around his neck
But you were born beneath fluorescent lights
You've never seen a starry night, you saint

About “The Surfer” by Vampire Weekend

Read the complete lyrics to "The Surfer" by Vampire Weekend from the album "Only God Was Above Us (Japanese Edition)" 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 Dream Pop, Baroque Pop, Downtempo.

"The Surfer" is performed by Vampire Weekend. from the album "Only God Was Above Us (Japanese Edition)" 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 "The Surfer", explore more songs by Vampire Weekend 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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"The Surfer" is credited to Vampire Weekend. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Surfer" appears on "Only God Was Above Us (Japanese Edition)" in 2024.

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