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Grizzly Bear – Alligator (2004) | Track profile | Dork

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Grizzly Bear
Horn of Plenty
Alligator

TRACK

Alligator

Release date: 9th November 2004

From Horn of PlentyTrack 31:24

Alternative Music Rock Adult Alternative

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About This Track

"Alligator" is a track by Grizzly Bear, from the album Horn of Plenty, released 9th November 2004. The track is 1:24 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below.

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Grizzly Bear

Grizzly Bear

Lyrics

Alligator

It's a fear. It is near. The shape becomes ever clear.
It bares teeth extra sharp that'll cut you in the heart.
It attacks really quick, try and fight it with a stick.
There's no use, give it up, this is life and this is love.

You are my alligator.
You are my alligator

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Track details

From Horn of Plenty

1:242004

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Album

9th November 2004

Track number

3

Release year

2004

1Deep Sea Diver
4:48
2Don't Ask
3:29
3Alligator
1:24
4Campfire
4:14

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Writer: Christopher Bear, Ed Droste
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