The Anchor Lyrics

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“The Anchor” is the 19th track from Bastille’s second album Wild World.

Dan chose the song to close out the deluxe record on a lighter note.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

From which movie is the spoken quote at the beginning?
Genius Answer

The spoken introduction is taken from a clip of What Did You Take? The Drug Abuse Emergency (1971). The video focuses on the emergency room at Beth Israel hospital in New York City, specifically drug abuse cases.

What did Bastille say about "The Anchor"?
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