It's only life is a song performed by the shins, issued as the second single from their album port of morrow The opening stanza of the song talks about feeling trapped by a natural desire and wanting to be a part of the crowd, but not knowing how to navigate life's challenges. The song was written by the band's lead singer james mercer.
The Shins - It's Only Life (Lyrics) - YouTube
It's only life feels like a throwback to wincing the night away to me, but from the perspective of someone whose been who's been through all that.
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