Wastered
Animal Collective · Other Songs - Animal Collective
Can I hear her? You wanna die?
I don't wanna die
Help me, burn me in fire
Tryin' to live on painted white and
Lorely, Lirely, Lorely, Lie
Girl with sickness, don't you cry
You've got pains but so have I
And I've been traveling all day long
And know exactly just whats wrong
Girl with sickness touch your hands
Think those pains will go away
Try your best to make 'em go
Girl with illness, illness spells
Illness spells are in the room
Bring 'em near and bring 'em close
Did I see you poke your finger through the sheets
Evil feelings disappear
You're bending wheat and bendings bales
Tales of you and me on feet
Because I been wandering walkin' round
Hey me high day, hey the down
Girl you are, you are not dying
Lorely, Lirely, Lorely, Lie
Do I really live on painted white (no,
we're awful, no, we're off that, ssh...)
It only better when you're wired
Girl you are, you are not dying
You'll be better when you're four
I lay on pillow white
Lorely, Lirely, Lorely, Lie
About Wastered
"Wasted" by Animal Collective stands as a defining track from the group's experimental electronic phase, characterized by its intricate layering of vocal harmonies and glitchy synthesizers. Released alongside the seminal album *Sung Tongs*, the recording exemplifies the band's signature approach to blending indie rock with ambient textures and complex rhythmic structures. The song features the distinctive vocal interplay between Avey Tarry and Panda Bear, creating a soundscape that has become a staple in the shoegaze and psychedelic pop genres. Its production highlights the band's ability to construct dense, immersive soundscapes that prioritize atmosphere and texture over traditional songwriting structures. As a key component of their discography during the early 2000s, "Wasted" contributed significantly to the group's reputation as innovators in the indie music scene, influencing countless artists who followed in their wake.