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Pieces (feat. Moon Mates)
Sep. 3, 2021
Pieces
Pieces left behind, you don't get to choose the feelings that you lose. And you try so hard, you're as nice as nice can be. And you're not sure now just who you're supposed to be. Is this the new me?
Pieces left behind, you don't really seem to wake up from the dream. And you spend your days trying not to get too close. And your cord's been cut and now all your family knows. It's just the way it goes.
Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here? Just like the old days, just like the old days. Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here? Just like the old days, in our old ways.
Pieces left behind, the rope tied around your past is getting thin. And you cry out loud, competition with the rain. And you wonder now if you should have ever came. Isn't it a shame?
Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here? Just like the old days, just like the old days. Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here? Just like the old days, in our old ways.
I swear I don't feel so alone when I got you on the phone. Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here?
I got your pictures on my wall, does it mean nothing at all? Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here?
Pieces left behind, you don't get to choose the feelings that you lose. And you try so hard, you're as nice as nice can be. And you're not sure now just who you're supposed to be. Is this the new me?
Pieces left behind, you don't really seem to wake up from the dream. And you spend your days trying not to get too close. And your cord's been cut and now all your family knows. It's just the way it goes.
Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here? Just like the old days, just like the old days. Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here? Just like the old days, in our old ways.
Pieces left behind, the rope tied around your past is getting thin. And you cry out loud, competition with the rain. And you wonder now if you should have ever came. Isn't it a shame?
Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here? Just like the old days, just like the old days. Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here? Just like the old days, in our old ways.
I swear I don't feel so alone when I got you on the phone. Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here?
I got your pictures on my wall, does it mean nothing at all? Why can't you be here? Why can't you be here?
Simple Swimmer
(June 18, 2021)
The Crooked Rail
Oh wait I will, I still perceive most things positively though I should not, though I should not. I reminisced at twenty-six as though I fathered men older than I. Oh, I'm living to die. Oh but to save face I will keep it on the shelf that I don't feel good, don't feel good anymore. Oh man, as often as I have these thoughts I never seem to do a thing, to do a thing. I'm waiting on the sun to rise and open up my eyes to a new home where I'm not so alone. Oh, but to save face, I will keep it on the shelf that I don't feel good, don't feel good anymore. My feelings are all for sale. I'm just righteous enough to fail. But I keep riding on the crooked rail. Oh, but to save face, I will keep it on the shelf that I don't feel good, don't feel good anymore.
God & Co.
You know it's hard to settle down here. You left it all behind you. Now you've got to make it all again. And in your heart, you never came here. You're writing all the time, trying to leave a piece behind. But you gotta let go. The ship is on the shore. We've been through this all before. Nobody said that it was easy. God & Co. just want to tease me, and make me cry. You've made an art of looking elsewhere, but you know the beast is coming. Hungrier than ever before. And you gotta lay down, amongst the lost and found. An ocean sank my crown. Nobody said that it was easy, God & Co. just want to tease me, and make me cry. "Sweep it all under the rug." "Keep things positive, and maybe you will have some good luck."... ohhh
Smilin' (Back at Me)
Haven't seen you in a while. Wonder if you got yourself a brand new style and I hope you are happy. And I hope you're smilin' back at me. I was thinking, I know it's tough, but could you send a simple message from above and let me know, you are happy? Let me know, you're smilin' back at me? Have you wisdom, or some advice? How'd you get through harder times throughout your life? How'd you know, you were happy? How'd you know to keep on smilin' back at me? If I was weightless, and I could fly, I'd log a thousand hours buried in the sky and I know, I'd be happy. And I know, I'd be smilin' just for me.
From the Lake
I felt outnumbered by the feelings in your head. You left me sittin' on your dormitory bed. I saw your naked body crying in the bath. You told me this never happens, but I did the math. Aw yeah, aw yeah, oh God I hope this all works out. I let another chance fall right on through my hands. But I never was a big "communication" fan. I tend to separate and stare into the tube. We should have never thought that I could handle you. Aw yeah, aw yeah, oh God I hope this all works out. Who am I to act this way? Been spending my whole life running away. Miss that wind from the lake, always helped me hide from my mistakes.
I wanna hide from my mistakes.
Better Off Dead [Explicit]
You can go right on ahead and fuck yourself to death. Nobody hates you more than me, I would bet all of my money. Shake your tiny fists at me when you learn what I have said. You were such a lousy friend, I would say with no regret. You're better off dead. Hope you end up all alone with only time to think. But you got nothin in your head, you should drown yourself in the sink. Such a gossipy blabber-mouth, oughta get your teeth punched out. What a pretentious bitch, it's not your world, watch what your spread. You're better off dead.
Over Me
I'm twine and brittle sticks secured so cheaply in the sand. You are the crushing wave that comes down roaring in command. It's unbelievable, the power you're still holding over me. A simple conversation would have me question everything. It's almost like you knew the day would come that I would leave. You knew that I would get bored 'cause I was selfish and naive. I'm captured, in pasture, spread out, ready for to die. In utero, I'm not yet grown, how am I supposed to settle down? I heard thunder from the cloud of doubt that's hanging over me. And when the rain is pouring down, will I stay on my feet? I'm wishing that I would have taken better care of you. Nearly 30 years old and I don't know what to do. Still dwelling on innocent follies from my former life. A no wiser, despiser of my current state of mind. The unconventional dreams I'm having are haunting over me. Waking up with a rock in my gut and sweat upon the sheets. Again the sun will rise and I'll forget you for a while. Until I'm back in my grave all because of your smile.
I Wish I Hadn't Got Stoned
I wish I hadn't got stoned today. I had a lot of things to do. I wish I hadn't got stoned today. Now, I can only think about food. Wake me up and tell me I will be alive and back on my feet again. I don't believe that I will see tomorrow baby, just pour some water on my face. Just pour some water on my face. I wish I hadn't got stoned today, staring into my phone all day. I wish I hadn't got stoned. Are the cats looking at me? Wake me up and tell me I will be alive and back on my feet again. I don't believe that I will see tomorrow baby, just pour some water on my face. Just pour some water on my face.
Simple Swimmer
Some people seem so sure. I'd kill to be the one. Some people seem so strong. I'm barely hanging on.
Simple Swimmer, hope somebody's lookin' out. Hope they're quick, cuz I'm already goin' down. I'm all ready. Some people seem so good. I often wish I could. Some people don't think twice. To me that sounds so nice. Simple Swimmer, hope somebody's lookin' out. Hope they're quick, cuz I'm already goin' down. I'm all ready. Simple Swimmer, hope somebody's lookin' out. Hope they're quick, cuz I'm already goin' down. I'm all ready.
How I Go Down
Standin' in the sun, shadows all around me. Tryin' to catch my breath, but it's just behind me. Cover up my ears, but it's still callin' me. Is this how it goes down? Is this how I go down? Tryin' to rest my mind, the sound is all around me. Desperate to breathe, hands are all up on me.
Countin' down the time, till death is upon me. Is this how it goes down? Is this how I go down? How bad could it be, if I gave myself up willingly? How bad could it be, if I gave myself up willingly? Don't worry I got it! I know how to lay down. Treat my body like an old Coke can. Go on take the trash out.
Daily Bread
I can't wait 'til I don't have to lug around this load alone. It seems to me, everybody's hangin' out. One road-beer between my knees and I'm fumblin' for my keys, I'm gonna pop the vein above my brow. How I wish that I could be cool like them. I wanna close my eyes when the sun comes out, and spread my arms. Wanna taste that daily bread. Well I don't know how I have let it all get so far ahead, I couldn't catch it even if I ran. 'Cause I mean well and so do they but we don't seem to speak the same cues and codes, I never understand. How I wish that I could be cool like them. I wanna close my eyes when the sun comes out, and spread my arms. Wanna taste that daily bread. Caught within my mind again, I'm wondering how things would've been if I would've rolled that car a few more times. Blue and green at seventeen, a petty virgin fell asleep to Gibbard's voice skipping on repeat. How I wish that I could be cool like them. I wanna close my eyes when the sun comes out, and spread my arms. Wanna taste that daily bread. Tape it on, then rip it off, that smile can way a hundred tons. I'm running out of steam on pleasantries. Tune them out and turn it up, I'm waiting for my moment of slippin' out to watch the ants at work. How I wish that I could be cool like them. I wanna close my eyes when the sun comes out, and spread my arms. Wanna taste that daily bread.
Wandering soul (2020)
Performed by World Choir for Peace, Composed by David Reichelt
Released on Sony Classical
Wandering soul, whose face I know, I called to God but shadows held the sound from him, the King who lied.
My tears have pooled around me and I beg for one last breath to see (as Atlas cries), you arrive.
Hark! Call again my name, I forgot it my wandering soul, whose touch I know all too well dear...
I fear the Lord of the Flies is upon us now... oh for Michael, for Michael to save the light within you, it opens my heart.
You called to me but shadows hold the sound and seal the tomb.
Released on Sony Classical
Wandering soul, whose face I know, I called to God but shadows held the sound from him, the King who lied.
My tears have pooled around me and I beg for one last breath to see (as Atlas cries), you arrive.
Hark! Call again my name, I forgot it my wandering soul, whose touch I know all too well dear...
I fear the Lord of the Flies is upon us now... oh for Michael, for Michael to save the light within you, it opens my heart.
You called to me but shadows hold the sound and seal the tomb.
12 Songs for 12 Friends (2018)
Stars
My god you're growing up so fast. I can barely keep up with you. And now you've got yourself a son on your lap. My heart was swelling up with the news. And I'm so, I'm so proud. I'm so proud of you. Let me throw my arms around your neck. I tear up when I reflect on all the love you show. Oh, yeah! My brother I have seen your worst. Burning eyes keep pushing sleep away, yeah. Now you've turned yourself into a man. Burning stars keep all the darkness at bay. And I'm so, I'm so proud. I'm so proud of you. Let me throw my arms around your neck. I tear up when I reflect on all the love you show. Oh, Matthew...
My Little Bear
My little bear, head in the air, when all the doubt has left your snout, I'll nuzzle next to prayer. My little bird whose songs I've heard, your vocal fountain shakes the mountain, each and every word. My little pup, please don’t give up. Let’s go and play, the rest can wait, let’s try to fill our cup. My little stone, how far you’ve been thrown. And where you land, till death you’ll stand, your fate becomes your own.Your fate becomes your own. I’m so happy to be outside with you where you’ll always be, when it’s you I need. My little boat, keeping me afloat, sturdy and small, mast holding strong, we’re sailing note to note. My humble friend, well I do pretend, that you’re here with me, undoubtedly, tying knots in my loose ends. Tying knots in my loose- I’m so happy to be outside with you where you’ll always be, when it’s you I need.
My little bear, with all your hair, please sing for me another song with your eyes closed.
James
James, are you smiling, are you smiling at me? James are you crying, are you trying to sleep? James, are you driving, have you had too much to drink? James, keep on writing, you’ve got too much to sing. I know, I was a heavy burden on your soul. But James, please know you’ll always be my rock n roll. James, are you playing, are you playing with me? James are you praying, are you chasing your dreams? I know, I was a heavy burden on your soul. But James, please know you’ll always be my rock n roll. James, you were shaking, shaking up everything. James, you were angry, but you were always so sweet. I know, I was a heavy burden on your soul. But James, please know you’ll always be my rock n roll.
Tame Impala Nights
Remember when we all used to take those hits to the dome, and we all piled into your ride? And we laughed, content and fried. Remember when we all used to jam all night at the house? Didn’t matter how small the space. I can still clearly see your face when we found that riff, that sweet motif that pulled it all together.
It was always now or never. And I hope that you’re not mad, because you gotta understand, that I miss you.
I miss you. I miss you, everyday. Remember when we all used to jump and scream at the shows? And your
bass was fat and low, but your smile, oh man it glows. I wish I coulda had just one more day in your car, just another ticket to ride, Just another Tame Impala Night. Selfless man you are my friend, I would do, whatever you needed. From my heart, I will repeat it! And I hope you’re doing fine, you and your wife are on my mind, ‘cause I miss you. Yes I miss you, I miss you everyday. Ah, it’s hard to say goodbye. And the distance just makes me wanna die. But I hope somewhere that you’re staying high. Oh my dearest Biggie, light one up for me, ‘cause I miss you. I miss you. I miss you, everyday. Oh yes I do!
High's Cool
Maybe the last, surely not the least I hope you know. Oh we got outta the town when we both were young, drawn to the south. And on the day before Halloween I call, to say to you… Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday. Oh somehow you kept your cool when it wasn’t easy to be there. But now you look me so much less in the eyes than in the past. Oh what the hell were we thinking spending time with that Kather girl? Only in High School. Only in High School, I guess. Only in High School… You never knew how I totalled my car in the morning, all because of you. I knew Alex too. You never knew how much I wish that I’d been in his shoes. I knew Tyler too, but not as good as you. I said I knew Tyler too, but not as good as you. I said I knew Tyler too, but not as good as you.
Most Famous Surprise
They say that anything worth having is hard to keep. If you look at our history, I’d say that’s true for you and me. There’s all this speculation of what love’s supposed to be. It’s not something you can read up on, you just know it when you see. You can’t feel it coming, the most famous surprise, I went off when I looked in your eyes. I spent all my life wondering, just what I’m supposed to be. And I’m always taking big long steps when I don’t know where they will lead. But I remember seeing you, and I knew right then something changed. All my dreams were now including you, it seemed my path had rearranged. You can’t feel it coming, the most famous surprise, I went off when I looked in your eyes. You can’t feel it coming, the most famous surprise, I went off when I looked in your eyes.
Count on Me
You know how to hide. Oh, a nice fancy camera you stand behind. You know how to talk. So that nobody ever sees your heart. Oh, don’t you know by now you can count on me, Oh, come by and just say what you need to say, and let it all just fall away. You carried me on your back when my foolishness slipped right on through the cracks. You’ve got so much to give, never wasted one damn second since you were a kid. Oh, don’t you know by now you can count on me, Oh, come by and just say what you need to say, and let it all just fall away.
Where Will We Go From Here?
Wastin’ our time, sharing a mind full of dreams. Chat and a smoke, riff on a joke endlessly. Where will we go from here? I don’t know but we’re on a roll and I’m not afraid. Showin’ up late, every place that we go. All of the tapes, Drew, and the plays we put on. Where will we go from here? I don’t know but we’re on a roll and I’m not afraid. Huff and the war, almost she tore us apart. My fault then yours, the weight secrets bore on our hearts. Where will we go from here? I don’t know but we’re on a roll and I’m not afraid.
Great Big Light
Take a look up at the sky, just what is it that you see? Do you find yourself wondering just what’s hidden underneath? Oh, I’m waiting on a great big light to lift us up into the night. Are you seeing that there portrait move? All the eyes follow down the hall. Of all the things that we’ll never know, Do you see what path we’re on? Oh, I’m waiting on a great big light to lift us up into the night.
Eye to Eye
I’ve been waiting around here for a long time, and I know I’ll keep waiting on. You just disregard my rollin’ eyes. Oh I feel that for years we could joke around and gossip on the town. There’s just so much we can go on about. Though, we don’t always see eye to eye. We don’t always see eye to eye, no. Clear your mind just a bit before you lay it down, the part won’t write itself. Although, things happen in your favour. Go ahead, move in, just spread your things all across the floor. The house is yours for the taking. Though, we don’t always see eye to eye. We don’t always see eye to eye, no. You’re the loudest one but you laugh so much it wipes away the list. Oh, my face is red I’m dying here. Though, we don’t always see eye to eye. We don’t always see eye to eye, no.
Far Too Thin
I see it this way maybe we all needed something else, something else to help us feel at home. And that’s where you came in, see ya through the window, all the things I needed you to be. Well they had you stretching yourself out, far too thin for anyone to breathe. How could it be true, look at what’s around you, all the friends you would ever need to know. Always just a bit further than your arm can reach they all stand, the ones who got away. Well they had you stretching yourself out, far too thin for anyone to breathe.
Well I don’t think it’s fair how the world plays these games with us. Plays these games with us. Thank you for the songs I never would have heard. No, I don't think I'd be the same, without you.
My Brother (Sunset)
My brother you can stay, anytime that you like. My brother take your time, ain’t no rush in this life. My brother you can come as your truck passes by. Put some food on your plate You can sleep here tonight. La la la la la. La la la la la. Brother Jimmy, where do you ride tonight? Brother Jimmy, far and outta sight. Never called you Jimmy, but I guess I can now. Travel onward my friend. I think you know the way out. Brother, wish you the best, on the things that you do. I think often of the, simple pleasures we knew. La la la la la, La la la la la. Brother Jimmy, where do you ride tonight? Brother Jimmy, far and outta sight.
My god you're growing up so fast. I can barely keep up with you. And now you've got yourself a son on your lap. My heart was swelling up with the news. And I'm so, I'm so proud. I'm so proud of you. Let me throw my arms around your neck. I tear up when I reflect on all the love you show. Oh, yeah! My brother I have seen your worst. Burning eyes keep pushing sleep away, yeah. Now you've turned yourself into a man. Burning stars keep all the darkness at bay. And I'm so, I'm so proud. I'm so proud of you. Let me throw my arms around your neck. I tear up when I reflect on all the love you show. Oh, Matthew...
My Little Bear
My little bear, head in the air, when all the doubt has left your snout, I'll nuzzle next to prayer. My little bird whose songs I've heard, your vocal fountain shakes the mountain, each and every word. My little pup, please don’t give up. Let’s go and play, the rest can wait, let’s try to fill our cup. My little stone, how far you’ve been thrown. And where you land, till death you’ll stand, your fate becomes your own.Your fate becomes your own. I’m so happy to be outside with you where you’ll always be, when it’s you I need. My little boat, keeping me afloat, sturdy and small, mast holding strong, we’re sailing note to note. My humble friend, well I do pretend, that you’re here with me, undoubtedly, tying knots in my loose ends. Tying knots in my loose- I’m so happy to be outside with you where you’ll always be, when it’s you I need.
My little bear, with all your hair, please sing for me another song with your eyes closed.
James
James, are you smiling, are you smiling at me? James are you crying, are you trying to sleep? James, are you driving, have you had too much to drink? James, keep on writing, you’ve got too much to sing. I know, I was a heavy burden on your soul. But James, please know you’ll always be my rock n roll. James, are you playing, are you playing with me? James are you praying, are you chasing your dreams? I know, I was a heavy burden on your soul. But James, please know you’ll always be my rock n roll. James, you were shaking, shaking up everything. James, you were angry, but you were always so sweet. I know, I was a heavy burden on your soul. But James, please know you’ll always be my rock n roll.
Tame Impala Nights
Remember when we all used to take those hits to the dome, and we all piled into your ride? And we laughed, content and fried. Remember when we all used to jam all night at the house? Didn’t matter how small the space. I can still clearly see your face when we found that riff, that sweet motif that pulled it all together.
It was always now or never. And I hope that you’re not mad, because you gotta understand, that I miss you.
I miss you. I miss you, everyday. Remember when we all used to jump and scream at the shows? And your
bass was fat and low, but your smile, oh man it glows. I wish I coulda had just one more day in your car, just another ticket to ride, Just another Tame Impala Night. Selfless man you are my friend, I would do, whatever you needed. From my heart, I will repeat it! And I hope you’re doing fine, you and your wife are on my mind, ‘cause I miss you. Yes I miss you, I miss you everyday. Ah, it’s hard to say goodbye. And the distance just makes me wanna die. But I hope somewhere that you’re staying high. Oh my dearest Biggie, light one up for me, ‘cause I miss you. I miss you. I miss you, everyday. Oh yes I do!
High's Cool
Maybe the last, surely not the least I hope you know. Oh we got outta the town when we both were young, drawn to the south. And on the day before Halloween I call, to say to you… Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday. Oh somehow you kept your cool when it wasn’t easy to be there. But now you look me so much less in the eyes than in the past. Oh what the hell were we thinking spending time with that Kather girl? Only in High School. Only in High School, I guess. Only in High School… You never knew how I totalled my car in the morning, all because of you. I knew Alex too. You never knew how much I wish that I’d been in his shoes. I knew Tyler too, but not as good as you. I said I knew Tyler too, but not as good as you. I said I knew Tyler too, but not as good as you.
Most Famous Surprise
They say that anything worth having is hard to keep. If you look at our history, I’d say that’s true for you and me. There’s all this speculation of what love’s supposed to be. It’s not something you can read up on, you just know it when you see. You can’t feel it coming, the most famous surprise, I went off when I looked in your eyes. I spent all my life wondering, just what I’m supposed to be. And I’m always taking big long steps when I don’t know where they will lead. But I remember seeing you, and I knew right then something changed. All my dreams were now including you, it seemed my path had rearranged. You can’t feel it coming, the most famous surprise, I went off when I looked in your eyes. You can’t feel it coming, the most famous surprise, I went off when I looked in your eyes.
Count on Me
You know how to hide. Oh, a nice fancy camera you stand behind. You know how to talk. So that nobody ever sees your heart. Oh, don’t you know by now you can count on me, Oh, come by and just say what you need to say, and let it all just fall away. You carried me on your back when my foolishness slipped right on through the cracks. You’ve got so much to give, never wasted one damn second since you were a kid. Oh, don’t you know by now you can count on me, Oh, come by and just say what you need to say, and let it all just fall away.
Where Will We Go From Here?
Wastin’ our time, sharing a mind full of dreams. Chat and a smoke, riff on a joke endlessly. Where will we go from here? I don’t know but we’re on a roll and I’m not afraid. Showin’ up late, every place that we go. All of the tapes, Drew, and the plays we put on. Where will we go from here? I don’t know but we’re on a roll and I’m not afraid. Huff and the war, almost she tore us apart. My fault then yours, the weight secrets bore on our hearts. Where will we go from here? I don’t know but we’re on a roll and I’m not afraid.
Great Big Light
Take a look up at the sky, just what is it that you see? Do you find yourself wondering just what’s hidden underneath? Oh, I’m waiting on a great big light to lift us up into the night. Are you seeing that there portrait move? All the eyes follow down the hall. Of all the things that we’ll never know, Do you see what path we’re on? Oh, I’m waiting on a great big light to lift us up into the night.
Eye to Eye
I’ve been waiting around here for a long time, and I know I’ll keep waiting on. You just disregard my rollin’ eyes. Oh I feel that for years we could joke around and gossip on the town. There’s just so much we can go on about. Though, we don’t always see eye to eye. We don’t always see eye to eye, no. Clear your mind just a bit before you lay it down, the part won’t write itself. Although, things happen in your favour. Go ahead, move in, just spread your things all across the floor. The house is yours for the taking. Though, we don’t always see eye to eye. We don’t always see eye to eye, no. You’re the loudest one but you laugh so much it wipes away the list. Oh, my face is red I’m dying here. Though, we don’t always see eye to eye. We don’t always see eye to eye, no.
Far Too Thin
I see it this way maybe we all needed something else, something else to help us feel at home. And that’s where you came in, see ya through the window, all the things I needed you to be. Well they had you stretching yourself out, far too thin for anyone to breathe. How could it be true, look at what’s around you, all the friends you would ever need to know. Always just a bit further than your arm can reach they all stand, the ones who got away. Well they had you stretching yourself out, far too thin for anyone to breathe.
Well I don’t think it’s fair how the world plays these games with us. Plays these games with us. Thank you for the songs I never would have heard. No, I don't think I'd be the same, without you.
My Brother (Sunset)
My brother you can stay, anytime that you like. My brother take your time, ain’t no rush in this life. My brother you can come as your truck passes by. Put some food on your plate You can sleep here tonight. La la la la la. La la la la la. Brother Jimmy, where do you ride tonight? Brother Jimmy, far and outta sight. Never called you Jimmy, but I guess I can now. Travel onward my friend. I think you know the way out. Brother, wish you the best, on the things that you do. I think often of the, simple pleasures we knew. La la la la la, La la la la la. Brother Jimmy, where do you ride tonight? Brother Jimmy, far and outta sight.
No Manual ep (2017)
No Manual
I'm afraid of what's coming. I can't control the wheel. I'm afraid of what's coming. It's just getting all too real. How am I supposed to know what's right? There's no manual in sight. I'm afraid of what's coming. I just think a bit ahead. I'm afraid of what's coming, my way. If I don't wise up, I'll be dead. How am I supposed to know what's right? There's no manual in sight.
Woman (One of These Days)
Woman, how am I supposed to think at all? To where should I proceed to crawl, and hide from you? Woman, what curse have you become to me? Though talking never came easy, no matter who. I'll break my neck, one of these days. If you don't stand where I can see, one of these days, you're gonna kill me. Woman, peculiar things are on my mind, And I'm stuck on you much of the time, paralyzed. Woman, I wish it wasn't so cliche, But when you pass I look your way, agonized. I'll break my neck, one of these days, if you don't stand where I can see, one of these days, you're gonna kill me. And as my own beauty starts to fade, I find an awful comfort in the ones who look like you, in the ones who I do choose, and the guilt brews, and the guilt brews. I'll break my neck, one of these days If you don't stand where I can see, one of these days, you're gonna kill me.
How It Is
When I get a little older I'll see how I was never meant to be anything ever at all. When I get a little older I'll see how I was never meant to do anything important, no. Until then I'll keep waiting on some guidance, yeah. I need someone to tell me how it is. When I get a little smarter I'll see how I was never meant to have all the things I'm working for. Until then I'll keep waiting on some guidance, yeah. I need someone to tell me how it is.
Parade
I think I'll start a routine where I will drink until the meat behind my eye throbs. Pour another remedy into my cup and I'll get drunk while you're away doll. Wet my lips, another quip on politics until I stumble on my way home. Change of clothes, the stench of old routine and smokes, guess I'll be late, can I use your phone?
Gravel down here on the floor, but still need more when all the ceilings turn back to one. Find my way, listening to no one who will say, "You've had too much." I'm still having fun. Last call, lights out, "Can someone please lend a hand? For this young man is having trouble, with getting to his feet, let's get him out there on the street. Last thing he said was, 'Another double.'" Drag my bones through the city like a parade.
I want this world to see what it has made.
I'm afraid of what's coming. I can't control the wheel. I'm afraid of what's coming. It's just getting all too real. How am I supposed to know what's right? There's no manual in sight. I'm afraid of what's coming. I just think a bit ahead. I'm afraid of what's coming, my way. If I don't wise up, I'll be dead. How am I supposed to know what's right? There's no manual in sight.
Woman (One of These Days)
Woman, how am I supposed to think at all? To where should I proceed to crawl, and hide from you? Woman, what curse have you become to me? Though talking never came easy, no matter who. I'll break my neck, one of these days. If you don't stand where I can see, one of these days, you're gonna kill me. Woman, peculiar things are on my mind, And I'm stuck on you much of the time, paralyzed. Woman, I wish it wasn't so cliche, But when you pass I look your way, agonized. I'll break my neck, one of these days, if you don't stand where I can see, one of these days, you're gonna kill me. And as my own beauty starts to fade, I find an awful comfort in the ones who look like you, in the ones who I do choose, and the guilt brews, and the guilt brews. I'll break my neck, one of these days If you don't stand where I can see, one of these days, you're gonna kill me.
How It Is
When I get a little older I'll see how I was never meant to be anything ever at all. When I get a little older I'll see how I was never meant to do anything important, no. Until then I'll keep waiting on some guidance, yeah. I need someone to tell me how it is. When I get a little smarter I'll see how I was never meant to have all the things I'm working for. Until then I'll keep waiting on some guidance, yeah. I need someone to tell me how it is.
Parade
I think I'll start a routine where I will drink until the meat behind my eye throbs. Pour another remedy into my cup and I'll get drunk while you're away doll. Wet my lips, another quip on politics until I stumble on my way home. Change of clothes, the stench of old routine and smokes, guess I'll be late, can I use your phone?
Gravel down here on the floor, but still need more when all the ceilings turn back to one. Find my way, listening to no one who will say, "You've had too much." I'm still having fun. Last call, lights out, "Can someone please lend a hand? For this young man is having trouble, with getting to his feet, let's get him out there on the street. Last thing he said was, 'Another double.'" Drag my bones through the city like a parade.
I want this world to see what it has made.
Jordan Prince Band EP (2016)
The Wildest Things
Delusion helps everything go the way you want it to. Surrounded by the feeling you're not wanted anymore. I'm waiting for the moment I get the nerve to say to you all the things I've built up inside like the way I've wanted to. How will you let go if I don't stay? In another year will you be the same? If I don't stay, how will you let go? I'm drifting through everything now, feeling nothing anymore. But it used to be so different, I used to never tell the truth. Please don't leave me alone here to think the wildest things of you. How will you let go if I don't stay? In another year will you be the same? If I don't stay, how will you let go?
Sophomore Year
You left a little note inside my locker but I didn’t go back to school that day. You saw me at the hop having mixed words with a cop, he told me I should act my age. I remember sophomore year with you. Everybody hurts. We snuck your father’s keys and kissed behind the trees, nobody could tell us what to do. I asked you for a dance, and for a bit of romance, you were mine and everybody knew. I remember sophomore year with you. Everybody hurts.
Little Rituals
I’ve been spending too much time alone. It’s been 25 years on my own. Oh how I wish I could find the genetic divide and have it lifted forever from me. Because despite the eventual selfish little rituals, who are we trying to be? I get angry far too easily. I stay biting my tongue just to keep my perpetual commentary (that could be misconstrued if I don’t phrase it right) all to myself because I know there’s no simple way to tell someone something they won’t like. You keep trying, to keep demons at bay but can’t alleviate all your, urges still to collect all the willing and lonely ones stuck with a, quiet mouth, and find a way to artificially select us all. We are the nails that are drilled in the wall, just breed a race that is thin, tan, and tall, ‘cause we’re the ones that will never belong. I’ve been spending too much time alone, overthinking the things I don’t know, Because unless a definitive obstacle comes between you and the choices you make, your momentum will surely secure your regrets and before you can act, it’s too late.
She's the Queen
Where she’s been, I don’t know. How she feels, will never show. In my mind, I know the truth. That I am not, good enough, ‘cause she’s the queen. I can tell, what you need. We’ve got time for anything. But I gotta look out for myself. I got weak knees. Please don’t let me down. She’s the queen.
Lie About Your Love
Could you throw it all away, could you follow through like you say you do? I know it’s hard to. Could you lie about your love, when it’s late at night at home and you’re all alone? I know it’s hard, I know it’s hard to believe you’ll live when something this big comes your way. It pushes everything aside, you deal with it all in your mind, maybe it’s time you learn kid. It’s the big time. Could you hum another song, when you’re staring at your wall, no one else to call? I know it’s hard to. Could you ever trust yourself, or even those you keep so near? The coast is never clear. I know it’s hard, I know it’s hard to believe you’ll live when something this big comes your way. It pushes everything aside, you deal with it all in your mind, maybe it’s time you learn kid. It’s the big time.
Delusion helps everything go the way you want it to. Surrounded by the feeling you're not wanted anymore. I'm waiting for the moment I get the nerve to say to you all the things I've built up inside like the way I've wanted to. How will you let go if I don't stay? In another year will you be the same? If I don't stay, how will you let go? I'm drifting through everything now, feeling nothing anymore. But it used to be so different, I used to never tell the truth. Please don't leave me alone here to think the wildest things of you. How will you let go if I don't stay? In another year will you be the same? If I don't stay, how will you let go?
Sophomore Year
You left a little note inside my locker but I didn’t go back to school that day. You saw me at the hop having mixed words with a cop, he told me I should act my age. I remember sophomore year with you. Everybody hurts. We snuck your father’s keys and kissed behind the trees, nobody could tell us what to do. I asked you for a dance, and for a bit of romance, you were mine and everybody knew. I remember sophomore year with you. Everybody hurts.
Little Rituals
I’ve been spending too much time alone. It’s been 25 years on my own. Oh how I wish I could find the genetic divide and have it lifted forever from me. Because despite the eventual selfish little rituals, who are we trying to be? I get angry far too easily. I stay biting my tongue just to keep my perpetual commentary (that could be misconstrued if I don’t phrase it right) all to myself because I know there’s no simple way to tell someone something they won’t like. You keep trying, to keep demons at bay but can’t alleviate all your, urges still to collect all the willing and lonely ones stuck with a, quiet mouth, and find a way to artificially select us all. We are the nails that are drilled in the wall, just breed a race that is thin, tan, and tall, ‘cause we’re the ones that will never belong. I’ve been spending too much time alone, overthinking the things I don’t know, Because unless a definitive obstacle comes between you and the choices you make, your momentum will surely secure your regrets and before you can act, it’s too late.
She's the Queen
Where she’s been, I don’t know. How she feels, will never show. In my mind, I know the truth. That I am not, good enough, ‘cause she’s the queen. I can tell, what you need. We’ve got time for anything. But I gotta look out for myself. I got weak knees. Please don’t let me down. She’s the queen.
Lie About Your Love
Could you throw it all away, could you follow through like you say you do? I know it’s hard to. Could you lie about your love, when it’s late at night at home and you’re all alone? I know it’s hard, I know it’s hard to believe you’ll live when something this big comes your way. It pushes everything aside, you deal with it all in your mind, maybe it’s time you learn kid. It’s the big time. Could you hum another song, when you’re staring at your wall, no one else to call? I know it’s hard to. Could you ever trust yourself, or even those you keep so near? The coast is never clear. I know it’s hard, I know it’s hard to believe you’ll live when something this big comes your way. It pushes everything aside, you deal with it all in your mind, maybe it’s time you learn kid. It’s the big time.
The parade EP (2015)
Up There Listening
Raising up three children, way out West here with my honey ain't no fun when you got no money I figured out. And God please rest the soul of that truck I used to drove back from work at Holly Grove. She puttered out. Oh, I got a lot of things to learn, oh and not a lot of time at all. Oh, Lord please help me out, oh, if you're up there listening. My wife now she's a mother. Been raised up by her only brother. I see him, I run for cover, he don't like me. Dirt under all my nails, I don't care much about my clothes. As long as my boys' shoes ain't got holes we gonna be alright. Oh, I got a lot of things to learn, oh and not a lot of time at all. Oh, Lord please help me out, oh, if you're up there listening. I'm praying every night beside my bed for God to burn some guidance into the side of my drunken head. I'm thankful every day for what I have, my lucky dog, my shootin' hand, and for how much I can drink. I swear it helps me think. Just between you and me my baby sure as hell can be mean, but she'll always stay my Queen Azalea. Time and time again we all get wrapped up in sin. I say that so all my friends don't feel alone. Oh, I got a lot of things to learn, oh and not a lot of time at all. Oh, Lord please help me out, oh, if you're up there listening.
Legendary Love
I am not one of those wild and wondrous Westerners that they wrote books about. And I am not some source of violent history. I carry no rivalry within my heart. So what do I have? I love you so bad, I just want you to see me, Legendary. I am not the man who leaps to action when the scene goes dark and the orchestra builds. And I won't be there to re-establish peace using a tactful arrangement of force and wit. So what do I have? I love you so bad. I just want you to see me, Legendary. I'll never walk on the moon. And I've got no wisdom to impart to you. I'm no wisecrackin' sheriff that lives the law, and I can't swing no sword around to help things move along. No, I'm just some guy.
What I'm Here For
I wanna be a rockstar, but I don't have the gaul. I wanna sweep her off her feet, but she don't think I'm strong. I see myself as the kind of guy you might forget. And I accept always going alone to bed. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna be an actor, but I already am. I pretend to be others when I meet a new friend. I wanna write a character no one knows. Embody him, take his name for my own. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna be a lover, the best she'll ever have. But I've got to find her, before that find myself. Theres' no way of tellin' if she'll show, or if she'll stay or if she'll go. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna just be happy wherever I am, I want to know the pleasures of normalcy at hand. I want to know when I died, I tried my best. And I can lay my troubles to rest. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. No that's not what I'm here for.
Only Room for One
If you'll have me here, here is where I'll stay. So tough to get close, 'cause I'm in my own way. It's just been so long, since I've shared this much, hiding in my mind's always been my crutch. I feel like there's two of me in every room, split between my friends, both in different moods. Which one do I choose to make right by you? One to wrap yourself around, one to wake up to. When the work is done, and it's time for fun, half of me should run, there's only room for one. It's so hard to move, when you feel the weight holding yourself down with the knots you made. And I don't wanna die, without being free from the spiderwebs deep inside of me. When the work is done, and it's time for fun, half of me should run, there's only room for one.
Fresh Ground
Workin' my fingers to the bone. Back on the old grindstone. Going this long without a laugh could tear a good man in half. But I got dreams, of breaking out of here. 'Cause it'll be a long time before I'm in the clear. These chains are wearing me raw and I don't like this weather at all. I miss holdin' my woman tight. Wonder what she's up to tonight. I got dreams of headin' home. I gotta go before I'm dead and gone. If I have any strength left, I won't be at my next shift. They're never gonna see me again, 'cause I'll be on the train with my friends. 'Cause I got dreams, of travelin' around. Catchin' my breath with my feet on fresh ground.
Parade
I think I'll start a routine where I will drink until the meat behind my eye throbs. Pour another remedy into my cup and I'll get drunk while you're away doll. Wet my lips, another quip on politics until I stumble on my way home. Change of clothes, the stench of old routine and smokes, guess I'll be late, can I use your phone?
Gravel down here on the floor, but still need more when all the ceilings turn back to one. Find my way, listening to no one who will say, "You've had too much." I'm still having fun. Last call, lights out, "Can someone please lend a hand? For this young man is having trouble, with getting to his feet, let's get him out there on the street. Last thing he said was, 'Another double.'" Drag my bones through the city like a parade.
I want this world to see what it has made.
Raising up three children, way out West here with my honey ain't no fun when you got no money I figured out. And God please rest the soul of that truck I used to drove back from work at Holly Grove. She puttered out. Oh, I got a lot of things to learn, oh and not a lot of time at all. Oh, Lord please help me out, oh, if you're up there listening. My wife now she's a mother. Been raised up by her only brother. I see him, I run for cover, he don't like me. Dirt under all my nails, I don't care much about my clothes. As long as my boys' shoes ain't got holes we gonna be alright. Oh, I got a lot of things to learn, oh and not a lot of time at all. Oh, Lord please help me out, oh, if you're up there listening. I'm praying every night beside my bed for God to burn some guidance into the side of my drunken head. I'm thankful every day for what I have, my lucky dog, my shootin' hand, and for how much I can drink. I swear it helps me think. Just between you and me my baby sure as hell can be mean, but she'll always stay my Queen Azalea. Time and time again we all get wrapped up in sin. I say that so all my friends don't feel alone. Oh, I got a lot of things to learn, oh and not a lot of time at all. Oh, Lord please help me out, oh, if you're up there listening.
Legendary Love
I am not one of those wild and wondrous Westerners that they wrote books about. And I am not some source of violent history. I carry no rivalry within my heart. So what do I have? I love you so bad, I just want you to see me, Legendary. I am not the man who leaps to action when the scene goes dark and the orchestra builds. And I won't be there to re-establish peace using a tactful arrangement of force and wit. So what do I have? I love you so bad. I just want you to see me, Legendary. I'll never walk on the moon. And I've got no wisdom to impart to you. I'm no wisecrackin' sheriff that lives the law, and I can't swing no sword around to help things move along. No, I'm just some guy.
What I'm Here For
I wanna be a rockstar, but I don't have the gaul. I wanna sweep her off her feet, but she don't think I'm strong. I see myself as the kind of guy you might forget. And I accept always going alone to bed. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna be an actor, but I already am. I pretend to be others when I meet a new friend. I wanna write a character no one knows. Embody him, take his name for my own. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna be a lover, the best she'll ever have. But I've got to find her, before that find myself. Theres' no way of tellin' if she'll show, or if she'll stay or if she'll go. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna just be happy wherever I am, I want to know the pleasures of normalcy at hand. I want to know when I died, I tried my best. And I can lay my troubles to rest. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. No that's not what I'm here for.
Only Room for One
If you'll have me here, here is where I'll stay. So tough to get close, 'cause I'm in my own way. It's just been so long, since I've shared this much, hiding in my mind's always been my crutch. I feel like there's two of me in every room, split between my friends, both in different moods. Which one do I choose to make right by you? One to wrap yourself around, one to wake up to. When the work is done, and it's time for fun, half of me should run, there's only room for one. It's so hard to move, when you feel the weight holding yourself down with the knots you made. And I don't wanna die, without being free from the spiderwebs deep inside of me. When the work is done, and it's time for fun, half of me should run, there's only room for one.
Fresh Ground
Workin' my fingers to the bone. Back on the old grindstone. Going this long without a laugh could tear a good man in half. But I got dreams, of breaking out of here. 'Cause it'll be a long time before I'm in the clear. These chains are wearing me raw and I don't like this weather at all. I miss holdin' my woman tight. Wonder what she's up to tonight. I got dreams of headin' home. I gotta go before I'm dead and gone. If I have any strength left, I won't be at my next shift. They're never gonna see me again, 'cause I'll be on the train with my friends. 'Cause I got dreams, of travelin' around. Catchin' my breath with my feet on fresh ground.
Parade
I think I'll start a routine where I will drink until the meat behind my eye throbs. Pour another remedy into my cup and I'll get drunk while you're away doll. Wet my lips, another quip on politics until I stumble on my way home. Change of clothes, the stench of old routine and smokes, guess I'll be late, can I use your phone?
Gravel down here on the floor, but still need more when all the ceilings turn back to one. Find my way, listening to no one who will say, "You've had too much." I'm still having fun. Last call, lights out, "Can someone please lend a hand? For this young man is having trouble, with getting to his feet, let's get him out there on the street. Last thing he said was, 'Another double.'" Drag my bones through the city like a parade.
I want this world to see what it has made.
The Deer Jump (2013)
I Never Wanna Go Away
Well I swear it's the truth, least from what I can tell,
All you are and all you were, is just a droplet in the well. But I just want to remain, like a scar on your hand. Running deep to never fade, never covered by another man. I never wanna go away. I hope that when I am gray, I remember what I did. I'll reflect and grow a smile, I won't be angry with that kid. Will I be up on a wall? Or just a picture in the drawer? Will I be left in the dark, never sure what I was for? I never wanna go away. And how will I know, what to do and if I'm doing it right? And how will I make enough fame to see my name in the lights? Will I have to sell my soul to have a legend of my own? Because I never wanna go away.
Wish I Knew
I don't try to keep myself from you, but that seems to be all that I can do. One would think that I would know by now, after all these years I been around. I wish I knew how to do things right in my life. I thought I had learned a way to be, writing all the lines for who you see. This new man would never let you go. There he hides and here I stand alone. I wish I knew how to do things right in my life. I don't have much time left here. I wish that you would just stay near.
Hurt, At Home
Hey, I'm at home. Alone. Until you return. Wait, I will. Until you open the door. Where ya coming from this time? Will you share a little bit of mine? Will you whisper to me that it's fine, today? Say, can we just meet for the night? May, you show unknown to the light. Where ya coming from this time? Will you share a little bit of mine? Will you whisper to me that it's fine, today?
What I'm Here For
I wanna be a rockstar, but I don't have the gaul. I wanna sweep her off her feet, but she don't think I'm strong. I see myself as the kind of guy you might forget. And I accept always going alone to bed. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna be an actor, but I already am. I pretend to be others when I meet a new friend. I wanna write a character no one knows. Embody him, take his name for my own. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna be a lover, the best she'll ever have. But I've got to find her, before that find myself. Theres' no way of tellin' if she'll show, or if she'll stay or if she'll go. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna just be happy wherever I am, I want to know the pleasures of normalcy at hand. I want to know when I died, I tried my best. And I can lay my troubles to rest. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. No that's not what I'm here for.
Only Room for One
If you'll have me here, here is where I'll stay. So tough to get close, 'cause I'm in my own way. It's just been so long, since I've shared this much, hiding in my mind's always been my crutch. I feel like there's two of me in every room, split between my friends, both in different moods. Which one do I choose to make right by you? One to wrap yourself around, one to wake up to. When the work is done, and it's time for fun, half of me should run, there's only room for one. It's so hard to move, when you feel the weight holding yourself down with the knots you made. And I don't wanna die, without being free from the spiderwebs deep inside of me. When the work is done, and it's time for fun, half of me should run, there's only room for one.
So Much
Nothing is the same now, nothing. No one is so safe now, no one. There's so much I don't know now, so much. Nothing is the same now, nothing. We all hide behind walls, we hide. We all fight with ourselves, we fight. There's so much I can take, so much. We all hide behind walls, we hide. I am in my head now, my head. There's no lock from this door now, no way. There's so much in your heart now, so much. I am in my head now, my head. Nothing is the same now, nothing. No one is so safe now, no one. There's so much I don't know now, so much. Nothing is the same now, nothing. Nothing.
Never the Same Way
I remember when I gave hope to the faces that laid before me in trust together in laces. A fool I was to believe what I saw was worthy. I am my father's son, judging so quickly. And I can feel it all slipping away from me. I've seen it all before, and it never leaves the same way. I remember the child that I used to be. Never holding a grudge, forgiving so freely. The memory of myself overshadows the mirror. The fear of my own desire steadily lingers. And I can feel it all slipping away from me. I've seen it all before, and it never leaves the same way. And I know I can't stay here for long. I'm sick from the cold and blind from the fog. I've placed my trust in a thief's caring arms. It's gone from me now, I've got to move on. And I can feel it all slipping away from me. I've seen it all before, and it never leaves the same way. Never the same way, never the same way.
Seasons
Seasoned in his stature, he gazes out on the plain. Speaking with his fingers, he gently plucks the grain. Feeling life against his palm, suddenly he felt weak, his body fell into the ground collecting him into a seed. Growing raw from naught but scratch, the roots begin to spread. Pumping life into the Earth that gave birth to your head. Peeping now above the ground, sunlight bursts from me. Sharing breath between our lips, you were one with me. Pull the cloth below our necks and ease into the shade. Think about your outer shell and all the cracks we made. Leave behind your ugly shapes and dream us something new, you always knew your leaves would fall which halves our time in two.
This is Me
Well, I guess this is me now. 23 years old and this is how I look, as I should. Well, I guess this is my day. Hiding in the house so folks can't say, hello. I say no. Is this still really my heart? Just as lost today as the start? I don't, ever know. I hope that when I'm old, I still never do what I'm told is right. It's my life. Is this how it's supposed to be? Bound by everything but we go the same roads? Well I guess this is me now, doing all I can but somehow there's more. Always more.
Fresh Ground
Workin' my fingers to the bone. Back on the old grindstone. Going this long without a laugh could tear a good man in half. But I got dreams, of breaking out of here. 'Cause it'll be a long time before I'm in the clear. These chains are wearing me raw and I don't like this weather at all. I miss holdin' my woman tight. Wonder what she's up to tonight. I got dreams of headin' home. I gotta go before I'm dead and gone. If I have any strength left, I won't be at my next shift. They're never gonna see me again, 'cause I'll be on the train with my friends. 'Cause I got dreams, of travelin' around. Catchin' my breath with my feet on fresh ground.
Well I swear it's the truth, least from what I can tell,
All you are and all you were, is just a droplet in the well. But I just want to remain, like a scar on your hand. Running deep to never fade, never covered by another man. I never wanna go away. I hope that when I am gray, I remember what I did. I'll reflect and grow a smile, I won't be angry with that kid. Will I be up on a wall? Or just a picture in the drawer? Will I be left in the dark, never sure what I was for? I never wanna go away. And how will I know, what to do and if I'm doing it right? And how will I make enough fame to see my name in the lights? Will I have to sell my soul to have a legend of my own? Because I never wanna go away.
Wish I Knew
I don't try to keep myself from you, but that seems to be all that I can do. One would think that I would know by now, after all these years I been around. I wish I knew how to do things right in my life. I thought I had learned a way to be, writing all the lines for who you see. This new man would never let you go. There he hides and here I stand alone. I wish I knew how to do things right in my life. I don't have much time left here. I wish that you would just stay near.
Hurt, At Home
Hey, I'm at home. Alone. Until you return. Wait, I will. Until you open the door. Where ya coming from this time? Will you share a little bit of mine? Will you whisper to me that it's fine, today? Say, can we just meet for the night? May, you show unknown to the light. Where ya coming from this time? Will you share a little bit of mine? Will you whisper to me that it's fine, today?
What I'm Here For
I wanna be a rockstar, but I don't have the gaul. I wanna sweep her off her feet, but she don't think I'm strong. I see myself as the kind of guy you might forget. And I accept always going alone to bed. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna be an actor, but I already am. I pretend to be others when I meet a new friend. I wanna write a character no one knows. Embody him, take his name for my own. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna be a lover, the best she'll ever have. But I've got to find her, before that find myself. Theres' no way of tellin' if she'll show, or if she'll stay or if she'll go. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. I wanna just be happy wherever I am, I want to know the pleasures of normalcy at hand. I want to know when I died, I tried my best. And I can lay my troubles to rest. I don't wanna kid myself anymore, no that's not what I'm here for. No that's not what I'm here for.
Only Room for One
If you'll have me here, here is where I'll stay. So tough to get close, 'cause I'm in my own way. It's just been so long, since I've shared this much, hiding in my mind's always been my crutch. I feel like there's two of me in every room, split between my friends, both in different moods. Which one do I choose to make right by you? One to wrap yourself around, one to wake up to. When the work is done, and it's time for fun, half of me should run, there's only room for one. It's so hard to move, when you feel the weight holding yourself down with the knots you made. And I don't wanna die, without being free from the spiderwebs deep inside of me. When the work is done, and it's time for fun, half of me should run, there's only room for one.
So Much
Nothing is the same now, nothing. No one is so safe now, no one. There's so much I don't know now, so much. Nothing is the same now, nothing. We all hide behind walls, we hide. We all fight with ourselves, we fight. There's so much I can take, so much. We all hide behind walls, we hide. I am in my head now, my head. There's no lock from this door now, no way. There's so much in your heart now, so much. I am in my head now, my head. Nothing is the same now, nothing. No one is so safe now, no one. There's so much I don't know now, so much. Nothing is the same now, nothing. Nothing.
Never the Same Way
I remember when I gave hope to the faces that laid before me in trust together in laces. A fool I was to believe what I saw was worthy. I am my father's son, judging so quickly. And I can feel it all slipping away from me. I've seen it all before, and it never leaves the same way. I remember the child that I used to be. Never holding a grudge, forgiving so freely. The memory of myself overshadows the mirror. The fear of my own desire steadily lingers. And I can feel it all slipping away from me. I've seen it all before, and it never leaves the same way. And I know I can't stay here for long. I'm sick from the cold and blind from the fog. I've placed my trust in a thief's caring arms. It's gone from me now, I've got to move on. And I can feel it all slipping away from me. I've seen it all before, and it never leaves the same way. Never the same way, never the same way.
Seasons
Seasoned in his stature, he gazes out on the plain. Speaking with his fingers, he gently plucks the grain. Feeling life against his palm, suddenly he felt weak, his body fell into the ground collecting him into a seed. Growing raw from naught but scratch, the roots begin to spread. Pumping life into the Earth that gave birth to your head. Peeping now above the ground, sunlight bursts from me. Sharing breath between our lips, you were one with me. Pull the cloth below our necks and ease into the shade. Think about your outer shell and all the cracks we made. Leave behind your ugly shapes and dream us something new, you always knew your leaves would fall which halves our time in two.
This is Me
Well, I guess this is me now. 23 years old and this is how I look, as I should. Well, I guess this is my day. Hiding in the house so folks can't say, hello. I say no. Is this still really my heart? Just as lost today as the start? I don't, ever know. I hope that when I'm old, I still never do what I'm told is right. It's my life. Is this how it's supposed to be? Bound by everything but we go the same roads? Well I guess this is me now, doing all I can but somehow there's more. Always more.
Fresh Ground
Workin' my fingers to the bone. Back on the old grindstone. Going this long without a laugh could tear a good man in half. But I got dreams, of breaking out of here. 'Cause it'll be a long time before I'm in the clear. These chains are wearing me raw and I don't like this weather at all. I miss holdin' my woman tight. Wonder what she's up to tonight. I got dreams of headin' home. I gotta go before I'm dead and gone. If I have any strength left, I won't be at my next shift. They're never gonna see me again, 'cause I'll be on the train with my friends. 'Cause I got dreams, of travelin' around. Catchin' my breath with my feet on fresh ground.