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[Verse 1]
I heard you callin', now my eyes are open
The day is breakin' into powder blue
Sunlight is framin' our every moment
What a way to start off the day with you
[Pre-Chorus]
Flick a finger
Start a discussion to pick a singer
This one, you'll love it, I had to bring her
Just let the speakers take you away
[Chorus]
And drop the needle on Dusty
Frost on the leaves like a lake
The moment came out of nothin'
A beautiful smile on your face
Yesterday was a long night
But I got a feeling that the future is so bright
All of the pressure washed away in the low tide
But we gotta wait till our clothes are bone dry
So I'll drop the needle on Dusty
[Verse 2]
We were lost within a stormy ocean
Nobody knew what we were going through
We talk about it as we dip our toes in
Take a breath and brace for the waves with you
I heard you callin', now my eyes are open
The day is breakin' into powder blue
Sunlight is framin' our every moment
What a way to start off the day with you
[Pre-Chorus]
Flick a finger
Start a discussion to pick a singer
This one, you'll love it, I had to bring her
Just let the speakers take you away
[Chorus]
And drop the needle on Dusty
Frost on the leaves like a lake
The moment came out of nothin'
A beautiful smile on your face
Yesterday was a long night
But I got a feeling that the future is so bright
All of the pressure washed away in the low tide
But we gotta wait till our clothes are bone dry
So I'll drop the needle on Dusty
[Verse 2]
We were lost within a stormy ocean
Nobody knew what we were going through
We talk about it as we dip our toes in
Take a breath and brace for the waves with you
[Pre-Chorus]
Flick a finger
Wait for the magic to do its thing, yeah
There's more than sadness we got within us
Let's put some colour into the grey
[Chorus]
And drop the needle on Dusty
Frost on the leaves like a lake
The moment came out of nothin'
A beautiful smile on your face
Yesterday was a long night
But I got a feeling that the future is so bright
All of the pressure washed away in the low tide
But we gotta wait till our clothes are bone dry
So I'll drop the needle on Dusty
[Bridge]
Nothing static on the stereo before today (Before today)
Both on the edge to throw it all away (Throw it all away)
I used to think that every situation stayed the same (The same)
But I can see it start to change (Start to change), okay
[Chorus]
Drop the needle on Dusty
Frost on the leaves like a lake
The moment came out of nothin'
A beautiful smile on your face
Yesterday was a long night
But I got a feeling that the future is so bright
All of the pressure washed away in the low tide
But we gotta wait till our clothes are bone dry
So I'll drop the needle on Dusty
Flick a finger
Wait for the magic to do its thing, yeah
There's more than sadness we got within us
Let's put some colour into the grey
[Chorus]
And drop the needle on Dusty
Frost on the leaves like a lake
The moment came out of nothin'
A beautiful smile on your face
Yesterday was a long night
But I got a feeling that the future is so bright
All of the pressure washed away in the low tide
But we gotta wait till our clothes are bone dry
So I'll drop the needle on Dusty
[Bridge]
Nothing static on the stereo before today (Before today)
Both on the edge to throw it all away (Throw it all away)
I used to think that every situation stayed the same (The same)
But I can see it start to change (Start to change), okay
[Chorus]
Drop the needle on Dusty
Frost on the leaves like a lake
The moment came out of nothin'
A beautiful smile on your face
Yesterday was a long night
But I got a feeling that the future is so bright
All of the pressure washed away in the low tide
But we gotta wait till our clothes are bone dry
So I'll drop the needle on Dusty
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Genius Annotation
“Dusty” is inspired by a moment Sheeran shares with his first daughter, Lyra, while listening to British singer Dusty Springfield’s 1969 album, Dusty in Memphis. Described as a “lovely midtempo track” by Rolling Stone, the track was released as track 5 on Sheeran’s long-awaited album, - (Subtract), on May 5, 2023.
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Genius Answer
- 1.Boat
- 2.Salt Water
- 3.Eyes Closed
- 4.Life Goes On
- 5.Dusty
- 6.End Of Youth
- 7.Colourblind
- 8.Curtains
- 9.Borderline
- 10.Spark
- 11.Vega
- 12.Sycamore
- 13.No Strings
- 15.Wildflowers
- 16.Balance
- 17.Stoned
- 18.Fear
- 19.Get Over It
- 20.Toughest
- 21.Ours
- 22.Moving
Credits
Producer
Writers
Orchestra Arranger
Violin
Viola
Cello
Mastering Engineer
Mixing Engineer
Trombone
Recording Engineer
Engineer
Juno
Drum Programmer
Electric Guitar
Synth Bass
Synthesizer
Piano
Percussion
Mellotron
Bass
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May 5, 2023
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