Lyrics of The Shins Multiple Choice Quiz | Music

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1. From which song come the lyrics, "Myriad lives like blades of grass Yet to be realized, bow as they pass"?

Answer: Those to Come

"Those to Come" is from the Shins' second album, "Chutes Too Narrow". "Chutes Too Narrow" was released in 2003, two years after the Shins' debut album, "Oh, Inverted World". It is reminiscent of previous songs such as "Weird Divide" and "The Past and the Pending".

It is a slow, mellow song with very vivid and descriptive lyrics. It is the only Shins' song to contain a whistling solo, which occurs at the very end of the song.

2. Which song contains the lyrics, "We can blow on our thumbs and posture, But the lonely is such delicate things"?

Answer: A Comet Appears

"A Comet Appears" is from the Shins' third album, "Wincing the Night Away." "Wincing the Night Away" was released in 2007, quite a long wait for devoted fans. The song is in reference to the recent sighting of the seldom seen Hale-Bopp comet, which passed near the Earth in 1997. It is a soft song, with lead singer James Mercer almost whispering the poetic lyrics.

3. Which famous Shins' song has the lyrics, "Gold teeth and a curse for this town were all in my mouth. Only, I don't know how they got out, dear"?

Answer: New Slang

"New Slang" is from the Shins' first album, "Oh, Inverted World". It features background singers singing the same soft, melodic tone continually throughout the song. The same type of background sound is heard in "Saint Simon" from their second album, "Chutes Too Narrow".

It was featured in the critically acclaimed movie "Garden State", along with "Caring is Creepy" from their first album, "Oh, Inverted World."

4. The lyrics, "I knew the worthless dregs we are, The selfless, loving saints we are, The melting, sliding dice we've always been." come from which Shins' song?

Answer: Know Your Onion!

"Know Your Onion!" is from the Shins' first album, "Oh, Inverted World". Why the song is so titled is a mystery, as the title is never mentioned in the song. It preaches accepting the good and the bad together. It is upbeat, and features lead singer James Mercer holding a conversation with himself, using different voices as different characters.

5. From which Shins' song come the lyrics, "And they can float above the grass, In circles if they tried"?

Answer: Phantom Limb

"Phantom Limb" is from the Shins' third album, "Wincing the Night Away". It is one of two singles from the album, the other being "Australia". The song has a guitar riff at the end, which continually repeats until it fades away. The rareness of this in Shins' songs shows signs of evolution for the band, who ended the song in a manner more traditional of a rock band.

The song also features a tambourine which is used throughout the song.

6. The lyrics, "I sold all my evil motives, No icicles stuck in my hide. I'm through with riddles, i know we're little Just help me feel warm inside" come from which Shins' song?

Answer: Girl on the Wing

"Girl on the Wing" is from the Shins' first album, "Oh, Inverted World". "Girl on the Wing" deals with morality and karma, and the idea of guilt. The song is upbeat, and has very unique reverb effects in the background.

7. Which Shins' song involves the lyrics, "And if the old guard still offend, They got nothing left on which you depend, So enlist every ounce, Of your bright blood, And off with their heads"?

Answer: Sleeping Lessons

"Sleeping Lessons" is from the Shins' third album, "Wincing the Night Away". "Sleeping Lessons" paves the way for the Shins into a more rock-like tone. The lyrics are said softly during the first verse, and are repeated much more loudly at the end of the song.

It is unique for the Shins to blatantly repeat previously said lyrics, which emphasizes the importance of the message. The Shins had expressed a desire to address the human condition more on the album, and clearly tackle the issue in the first track.

8. The lyrics, "In our darkest hours We have all asked for some Angel to come Sprinkle his dust all around" come from which Shins' song?

Answer: So Says I

"So Says I" is from the Shins' second album, "Chutes Too Narrow". The song mentions democracy and areas that are less fortunate, dictating the ever present human condition which is seen even more on "Wincing the Night Away". "So Says I" is one of three singles from "Chutes Too Narrow", along with "Kissing the Lipless" and "Fighting in a Sack".

9. From which Shins' song come the lyrics, "You told us of your new life there You got someone comin' around Gluing tinsel to your crown He's got you talking pretty loud"?

Answer: Kissing the Lipless

"Kissing the Lipless" is from the Shins' second album, "Chutes Too Narrow". The song has a very obvious connotation with unreturned love. "Kissing the Lipless" is one of three singles from "Chutes Too Narrow", along with "So Says I" and "Fighting in a Sack".

10. The lyrics, "A dual tone under wall Selfish fool and hoped you'd save us all Never dreamt of such sterile hands, You keep them folded in your lap" come from which Shins' song?

Answer: Australia

"Australia" is from the Shins' third album, "Wincing the Night Away". It is the second single released from the album, following "Phantom Limb". The song is upbeat, and yet very melodic, creating a very nice overall tone. The background contains background singers periodically screaming "La La La La" to the beat. Being par for the course, it mentions Australia at no point during the song.

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Lyrics of The Shins Trivia Quiz

The format of this quiz is exceedingly simple. I give you one line from the lyrics, you give me the song. Contains songs from all three albums.

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