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Me and the Birds


"Me and the Birds" is a track by the American indie rock band Duster, featured on their album "Stratosphere," released in 1998. The song is known for its dreamy and atmospheric sound, characterized by gentle guitar melodies, subdued vocals, and a hazy ambiance. Lyrically, "Me and the Birds" conjures a sense of introspection and detachment, with the narrator reflecting on their surroundings and the passage of time. The song's ethereal quality and minimalist instrumentation contribute to its haunting and hypnotic allure, making it a standout track on the album and a favorite among fans of Duster's distinctive lo-fi sound.

Me and the Birds - Duster

INSTRUMENTAL :

c# e d c# . . . a g# a b g# . . . c# b g# , c# b g# . . . c# b1 c# e . . . a g# a b g# . . . c# b g# , c# b g#

b b b a a g# a
All the high - fashion freaks
g# a g# a g# a g# a g#
Sway in sync with the rhythm
a g# a
Back and forth
a b g#
Back and forth

c b g# ( 3x )

b b b a g# a
All the pill connoisseurs
a g# a g# a g# a
And the secret saboteurs
a g# a g# a g# a a
Got the fever for surveillance
g# b c# , g#
And the night life

c b g# ( 3x )
c# . . . e b1 c# . . .

c# b . . . b c# a f#
Me and the birds