Star Bodies

New Pornographers · Twin Cinema [2005]

On a tear

under siege

under oath

anna lee

won't you come

strap yourself

to my side

with our grill

in disguise

we've got more

lives than I

ever dreamed

you could own

at one time

there's a shake with the shock

and a gift off with them

they carry the dust of the failing wisdom

for you there's not any warning

for you there's not any warning

and love is 5 in the morning

on a tear

cautiously

we advance

anna lee

won't you come

pass the torch

bring your hands

yes and no

there's no right

but we have no

better light

to see through

to our star bodies go

there's a shake with the shock

and a gift off with them

they carry the dust of the failing wisdom

for you there's not any warning

for you there's not any warning

and love is 5 in the morning

now take me to where your sister lives

take me to where your sister lives

take me to where your sister lives

take me to where your sister lives

on a tear

far from home

by a thread

anna lee

what's been said

has to say

between us

call me over

I trust

we lay here

'til we must

make our break

to our star bodies go

there's a shake with the shock

and a gift off with them

they carry the dust of the failing wisdom

for you there's not any warning

for you there's not any warning

and love is 5 in the morning

for you there's not any warning

'til we skip through the towns to the bright sweet past on

and bury the dust of the failing wisdom

for you there's not any warning

for you there's not any warning

and love is 5 in the morning

for you there's not any warning

now take me to where your sister lives

take me to where your sister lives

Star Bodies

Star Bodies stands as a defining track from the New Pornographers' 2005 album Twin Cinema, showcasing the band's signature blend of baroque pop and indie rock. The recording exemplifies the group's intricate layering of vocals and instrumentation, a hallmark of their collaborative songwriting process. Released during a period of significant creative output, the song reflects the band's ability to balance melodic complexity with energetic arrangements. As part of a critically acclaimed discography, this work highlights the ensemble's evolution from their earlier debut into a more polished, expansive sound. The track remains a staple in their live performances, celebrated for its dynamic interplay and the distinctive harmonies that characterize the group's unique musical identity within the Canadian indie scene.