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“It's not like changing one word with my lyrics is going to make them more intelligible or relatable. I was always very misunderstood and taken as very pretentious and serious all the time. I would think, "Do you not see there's a lot of tongue-in-cheek and humor here?"”

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Paul Banks

Paul Banks, born on May 3, 1978, is an accomplished musician from the United States. Known for his unique musical style and emotive voice, he is a key member of the band The National. more

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