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Leeech

From Gluey Porch Treatments1987

Written by Mark Arm, Steve Turner

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Leeech

[Verse]

Firmly attached, always at my side

I'd let you go while I can still walk all right

I'd rip you out, but you'd tear my flesh

How'd I get into such a surgical mess?

Oh, leech

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About this track

"Leeech" is a song by Melvins from the album Gluey Porch Treatments, released in 1987. The song was written by Mark Arm, Steve Turner. It was produced by Carl Herlofsson, Mark Deutrom.

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  • Matt Lukin— 47 credits as songwriter →
  • Dale Crover— 259 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • Carl Herlofsson— 33 credits as producer →
  • David Musgrove— 11 credits as engineer →
  • Buzz Osborne— 419 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • Carl Herlofsson— 33 credits as producer →
  • Mark Deutrom— 75 credits as songwriter & producer →

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