Written by Brian Burton, Mark Linkous and Jason Lytle

Lyrics by Jason Lytle

LYRICS
Jaykub
It’s time for you to wake up
And accept your awards
Inside
Your tiny little one room
Apartment of the poor
Up on the podium
You smile and you wave
They all thought that you were dumb
But it’s you who’s on that stage
Jaykub
You work until the day’s done
And then you go to bed
And never
With anyone to talk to
But the hero in your head
The hero
Up on the podium
You’re handsome and you’re tall
But actually you are
Just hardly five foot small
Jaykub
It’s time again to wake up
And accept your awards
And go on
Smiling while your landlord
Is pounding on the door
Up on the podium
You’re famous and you’re strong
Then the alarm goes off and you’re
A sad man in a song

CREDITS
Brian Burton: Piano, synthesizers
Mark Linkous: Acoustic and electric guitars
Jason Lytle: Voice, solo guitar, programming
Steve Nistor: Drums, percussion
Sonus Quartet: Strings

PRODUCTION
Produced by Brian Burton and Mark Linkous
Engineered by Kennie Takahashi, Todd Monfalcone and Mark Linkous
Additional engineering by Jason Lytle
Mixed by Kennie Takahashi with Brian Burton and Mark Linkous
Mix assisted by Todd Monfalcone, Mike Laza and Alyssa Pittaluga
String arrangement by Daniele Luppi
Score preparation by Anton Riehl
Mastered by Stephen Marcussen at Marcussen Mastering

RELEASES
Jaykub
Dark Night Of The Soul
Jaykub (Instrumental)
Dark Night Of The Soul Box Set Instrumental Bonus CD