"I Became a Prostitute" (listed as "I Became a..." on radio station promos) is a song by

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.Twilight Sad, The - I Became A Prostitute (7", Single) at Discogs
/ref> The title of the song is "a metaphor for becoming something that you don't want to be, you can see it happening but there is nothing you can do about it."SoundFreak interview
/ref> Guitarist Andy MacFarlane notes that:

Track listing

Credits

* James Alexander Graham – vocals * Andy MacFarlane – guitar * Craig Orzel – bass * Mark Devine – drums * Produced by Andy MacFarlane * Co-produced by Mark Devine and Paul Savage * Recorded and mixed by Paul Savage * Mastered by Alan Douches * dlt – artwork

References

External links

Single synopsis at Fat Cat Records
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