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Perfume Genius – Braid (2017) | Track profile | Dork

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Perfume Genius
No Shape
Braid

TRACK

Braid

Release date: 4th May 2017

From No Shape

Track 11

2:58

Alternative Music

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About This Track

"Braid" is a track by Perfume Genius, from the album No Shape, released 4th May 2017. The track is 2:58 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 10 articles about Perfume Genius.

About the Artist

Perfume Genius

Perfume Genius

Lyrics

Braid

I won't give
Settle in
Sure as a shadow
Never quit

Seconds bloom
Every move right in time
In time, woven slow
Just enough

Secret is braided in-between
Feel it shaking and set free
Heavens break
Make my name
Lose its meaning

And every harm is lovingly
Washed away.

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Track details

From No Shape

2:582017

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Album

Track number

11

Release year

2017

1Otherside
2:40
2Slip Away
2:45
3Just Like Love
3:15
4Go Ahead
2:53

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Glory

Too Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

Too Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

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Set My Heart On Fire Immediately

Set My Heart On Fire Immediately

Too Bright

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Hanging OutGlory

Clean HeartGlory

It’s A Mirror

Hanging OutGlory

Left For Tomorrow

It’s a Mirror

Point of Disgust

Don't Let Them InToo Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

My BodyToo Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

QueenToo Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

When U Need Someone (Bonus Track)Too Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

Too BrightToo Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

I DeclineToo Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

LongpigToo Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

All AlongToo Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

FoolToo Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

My Place (Bonus Track)Too Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

No GoodToo Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

Story of Love (Bonus Track)Too Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

GridToo Bright (10th Anniversary Edition)

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What A Difference A Day Makes

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3:32
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3:37
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2:35
Body of Evidence
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3:53
Clean Heart
Clean Heart (Simlish Version)
DionGlory
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11Braid

2:58

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Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: Perfume Genius
Producer: Blake Mills
Vocals: Perfume Genius, Weyes Blood
Assistant Engineer: Brendan Dekora, Clay Blair, Omar Yakar
Mixing Engineer: Shawn Everett
Organ: Blake Mills
Piano: Blake Mills
Recording Engineer: Joseph Lorge, Shawn Everett

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Perfume Genius unveils a magical cover of Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’

Perfume Genius unveils a magical cover of Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’

The reinterpretation has been released with Amazon Music as a part of Pride Month

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Perfume Genius has released his new tune, 'On The Floor'

Perfume Genius has released his new tune, 'On The Floor'

Crush crush crush.

17 Mar 2020 • 12:21 pm

Perfume Genius has released another cut from his new performance collaboration, check out 'Pop Song'

Perfume Genius has released another cut from his new performance collaboration, check out 'Pop Song'

"A joyous communal sacrifice of the physical to spiritually level up," says Mike.

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Perfume Genius has sprung three new tracks on us

Perfume Genius has sprung three new tracks on us

Three!

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Perfume Genius has confirmed the supports for November's Roundhouse show

Perfume Genius has confirmed the supports for November's Roundhouse show

Perfume Genius recently announced a UK and European tour for this November. The run includes the songwriter’s biggest headline show to date at London’s...

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Perfume Genius has been sorting indie musicians into their correct Hogwarts house

Perfume Genius has been sorting indie musicians into their correct Hogwarts house

Harry Potter turned 20 this week, but no celebration tops Perfume Genius’ overnight activities.

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