A-Punk

"A-Punk" is a single by indie rock band Vampire Weekend, released on February 28 2008. The band made their network television debut by performing "A-Punk" on The Late Show with David Letterman. The song peaked at number 55 on the UK Singles Chart and #25 on Billboard magazine's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song was re-released in the UK on October 27 2008 and has, so far, peaked at number 64 on the UK Singles Chart.

[Verse 1] Johanna drove slowly into the city The Hudson River all filled with snow She spied the ring on His Honor's finger Oh, oh, oh A thousand years in one piece of silver She took it from his lily-white hand Showed no fear, she'd seen the thing In the young men's wing at Sloan-Kettering [Chorus] Look outside at the raincoats coming, say "oh" Look outside at the raincoats coming, say "oh" 'Ey, 'ey, 'ey, 'ey! 'Ey, 'ey, 'ey! [Verse 2] His Honor drove southward, seeking exotica Down to the pueblo huts of New Mexico Cut his teeth on turquoise harmonicas Oh, oh, oh I saw Johanna down in the subway She took an apartment in Washington Heights Half of the ring lies here with me But the other half's at the bottom of the sea [Chorus] Look outside at the raincoats coming, say "oh" Look outside at the raincoats coming, say "oh" Look outside at the raincoats coming, say "oh" Look outside at the raincoats coming, say "oh" [Outro] 'Ey, 'ey, 'ey, 'ey! 'Ey, 'ey, 'ey, 'ey!