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Artist: MGMT
Track: James

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James
If you heed the call
And you go outside, and wander off
And home is there
Forever you will make it
You can always say, "Who's laughing now?"

James
If you need a friend
Come right over
You don't even knock
And I'll be home
The door is always open
And we both can say, "Who's laughing now?"

Oh James
My little doll
You just go outside and you call
Oh James
Oh you're never too far off

James
My little doll
You just go outside and you call
Oh James
No, you're never too far off

If your fire's out
There's no need to shout
I'm always home
You walk on in
I'll make you tea and breakfast
And we both can say, "Who's laughing now?"

Oh James
Oh James
Oh James
No, you're never too far off (James)
No, you're never too far off
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Q:Who produced “James (Sonic Boom Remix)” by MGMT?
“James (Sonic Boom Remix)” by MGMT was produced by Patrick Wimberly, MGMT & Dave Fridmann.
Q:When did MGMT release “James (Sonic Boom Remix)”?
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Q:When did MGMT release “James (Matthew Dear Remix)”?
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