1. |
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[Verse]
Maybe It’s time to say goodbye
To our loved ones and move on with our lives
We don’t want to
But It’s best if we do
Do you see the way they manage to stay
Clear of the bullshit and still get paid
It’s an art form
One I haven’t figured out just yet
But I’m trying my best
[Pre-Chorus]
I promise I’m not in the wrong
Who wouldn’t be depressed
If they really knew what’s going on
[Verse]
I’ve got further to go than I’ve come
But after it’s all said and done
I’ll still hate myself
More than I hate anyone else
So I’ll tie one on and rub one out
Cause I’m not allowed to leave my couch
And I’ll still complain
Though I have nothing to complain about
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause this will never get to me
I know there’s no way I’ll die young
I’ve always taken the long way
Cause anything further would be no fun
[Chorus]
Never let an issue go to waste
Give anything I can to get a taste
Of a life I know I’ll never be able to afford
And I’ll keep praying to a god
That I just can’t quite disregard
And I’d to anything to have my faith restored
In the world we live in
[Verse]
We never seem on the same page
Let’s adjust the sails and fly away
To another country
Or at least to another state
Because kindness kills
But only the Innocent
And darkness overwhelms the brilliant
It’s a sad, sad world and we can’t change it
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause this is a galaxy far, far away
From anywhere we’ve ever called our home
When home is all that matters cause these days we
[Chorus]
Never let an issue go to waste
Give anything I can to get a taste
Of a life I know I’ll never be able to afford
And I’ll keep praying to a god
That I just can’t quite disregard
And I’d to anything to have my faith restored
[Chorus]
Never let an issue go to waste
Give anything I can to get a taste
Of a life I know I’ll never be able to afford
And I’ll keep praying to a god
That I just can’t quite disregard
And I’d to anything to have my faith restored
In the world we live in
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2. |
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[Verse]
How long can I hold on
Been at it for so long
Days drag on and feel like years
Aging me faster than I could've imagined
And I just don't know what happened
Is this too good to be true
Cause I don't believe you
But it's not a mirage
It's varying degrees
So I'll wear these
[Pre-Chorus]
Sunglasses like camouflage
It's my disguise
Cause you can't see right through me
When you look me in the eyes
[Chorus]
Feeling out of shape and uninspired
So sick and tired of feeling sick and tired
What's another day out in the cold
It's not getting better but it sure is getting old
[Verse]
The lack of common sense
Keeps me on the fence
Cause everyday chips away
At what's left of my patience
I'm tired of waiting
This feeling's debilitating
Feeling naked
Alone with my thoughts but my head is vacant
I'm fine for now
But not sure how
Much longer I can take it
[Pre-Chorus]
Til I suffocate
And you see that fucking place burn down
As I slowly walk away
[Chorus]
Feeling out of shape and uninspired
So sick and tired of feeling sick and tired
What's another day out in the cold
It's not getting better but it sure is getting old
[Chorus 2]
Maybe in another time and place
I wouldn't have watched it unfold right in front of my face
Just another story left untold
Not getting better but it sure is getting old
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3. |
Married with Children
03:52
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[Verse]
This anger dwells inside of me
It’s been building since the day I met you at Seventeen
I can’t escape it
And I sure can’t embrace it
Where would I go
This is all I know
So I’ll just sit around and take it
I can’t imagine
Living the rest of my life this way
Wishing I were dead every morning
And that’s just how I start my day
I sure can’t leave
No I can’t leave
Cause I’m tied down to this life we’ve built
Like blocks made of concrete
Tied to the ankles of you and me
And it won’t be swift and painless
No we’ll both get pulled down slowly
[Chorus]
And It’s the blind leading the blind
Oh but at least you can see
A shimmer of shining light
In spending the rest of your life with me
And it’s far from black and white
But I just don’t know what to do
Cause all I see is darkness in a lifetime spent with you
[Verse]
Is this a joke
Cause neither of us are laughing
When we look back
We’re nowhere near where we imagined
When we were kids
And the future was so bright
But now I’m scared to look ahead
I’m blinded by my guiding light
But it’s all alright
This is all alright
But it’s just mind over matter
Good luck convincing me otherwise
[Chorus]
And It’s the blind leading the blind
Oh but at least you can see
A shimmer of shining light
In spending the rest of your life with me
And it’s far from black and white
But I just don’t know what to do
Cause all I see is darkness in a lifetime spent with you
[Bridge]
What do you want me to do
You never liked when I apologize to you
And I wish that I could say
That all of this was a mistake
I hope you know I still believe in you
As much as I did on that day
As much as I did on that day
[Chorus]
And It’s the blind leading the blind
Oh but at least you can see
A shimmer of shining light
In spending the rest of your life with me
And it’s far from black and white
But I just don’t know what to do
Cause all I see is darkness in a lifetime spent with you
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4. |
Flower Tattoo
04:06
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[Verse]
You’ll always be that flower tattoo
Reminding me how much I need you
Maybe it just happened on a whim
Maybe we were only six months in
You’ll always be that flower tattoo
You’ll always be that mattress on the floor
Reminding us of a time before
Either one of us had any idea
What the hell we had in store
You’ll always be that mattress on the floor
[Chorus]
How can I be young and dumb
When you’re the smartest thing I’ve ever done
When the smartest move I’ve ever made
Was making you my number one
When I wake up every morning
And open up the shades
And see a ray of sunshine hit your pretty face
And it’s all okay
[Verse]
You’ll always be my damsel in distress
Something to give my life purpose
Like pushing round that shopping cart
Or helping you pick out that dress
You’ll always be my damsel in distress
You’ll always be my dopamine daydream
Not the reason you’ve been crying
Never wanna be that sleepless night
Where you’ve given up on putting up a fight
Even though you’re right
[Chorus]
How can I be young and dumb
When you’re the smartest thing I’ve ever done
When the smartest move I’ve ever made
Was making you my number one
When I wake up every morning
And open up the shades
And see a ray of sunshine hit your pretty face
And it’s all okay
[Bridge]
Because you love me like my mom does
So she loves you like I do
Thoughts I don’t want to acknowledge
Because I know they aren’t true
Or valid in the slightest
But I’ll still take it out on you
Cause you love me like my mom does
So she loves you like I do
She loves you like I do
[Outro]
You’ll always be that flower tattoo
You’ll always be that flower tattoo
You’ll always be that flower tattoo
You’ll always be that flower tattoo
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5. |
See You In My Dreams
04:08
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[Verse]
Don’t talk to me right now
I’m trying to figure this out
The last thing I heard from you after the fallout
I thought fine by me
I guess I’ll see you in my dreams
Never knew how I’d feel after a couple of weeks
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause your picture beside my bed
Reminds me never to forget
The ones who truly love you
And the thought never entered my head
That I would ever have to live without you
But it may need to
[Chorus]
Because tonight I’m ruining two lives for thе price of one
Two can ride for just thе cost of one ticket for admission
And I know that the world isn’t that simple but at least
I was hoping you and I could be
[Verse]
You’re a deep cry in a beach towel as paradise surrounds us
And you’re that hidden spot right off the coast where no one could’ve found us
So if I stay until tomorrow will you let me dry your tears
Cause happiness is in the moments
Misery is in the years
[Pre-Chorus]
And it never even crossed my mind
That that may be the last time that I’d see you
But it may be true
And the thought never entered my head
That I would ever have to live without you
But it may need to
[Chorus Two]
Cause you’ll stay quiet
And I’ll stay distant and remote
I may not like it but that’s just how this story goes
And I know the world isn’t that simple but at least
I was hoping you and I could be
[Bridge]
Cause I spend hours in the shower just to get my conscience clean
Of all the shameful things I’ve done
And all the shameful things I’ve seen
So take a look around
And if you don’t like what you see
Things are clearer in the mirror and all that’s left is apathy
Apathy
Apathy
Apathy
[Chorus]
Because tonight I’m ruining two lives for the price of one
Two can ride for just the cost of one ticket for admission
And I know the world isn’t that simple but at least
And I know that the world isn’t that simple but at least
And I know maybe nothing is that simple but baby please
I was hoping you and I could be
[Outro]
Cause your picture beside my bed
Reminds me never to forget
The ones who
Truly love you
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6. |
Do It Coward
03:20
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[Verse]
I can forget what I said
Cause I know you’ll know just what I mean
And with you running round in my head
Makes it hard to remember anything
Except the sound of your voice
Over the noise
Of pitter patter on the ceiling
And I’ll keep apologizing
Even if I’ve done nothing wrong
And you’ll keep complaining
About your perfect boyfriend who wrote you this perfect song
I love the look in your eyes
When you say this feels right
Should’ve known it all along
[Chorus]
Because if ignorance is bliss
Then I’m as naive as it gets
Because I love thе way it fits
With you sitting next to me
And if therе’s no rest for the wicked
Then this may be unexpected
But I love the way I sleep with you lying next to me
With you lying next to me
[Verse]
I know I’m problematic
But baby I’m your problem now
And as a hopeless romantic
You’re the answer to all my questions anyhow
I love the taste of your kiss
The minute it hits your lips
It’s all I can think about
[Chorus]
Because if ignorance is bliss
Then I’m as naive as it gets
Because I love the way it fits
With you sitting next to me
And if there’s no rest for the wicked
Then this may be unexpected
But I love the way I sleep with you lying next to me
With you lying next to me
[Chorus Two]
And I didn’t know this exists
You really turned me into this
With that warm feeling I get when I’ve got you next to me
And maybe I’m still learning
But there’s no way I deserve this
Because you’re way too perfect of a fit for me
Of a fit for me
[Outro]
And I’ll keep apologizing even if I’ve done nothing wrong
And you’ll keep complaining
About your perfect boyfriend who wrote you this perfect song
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7. |
I'm Ready, I'm Ready
03:38
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[Verse]
He said I live in
The fruit of the labor that I reap
It’s a simple life
But I get by at the bottom of the sea
And it’s a given
That I pretty much work for free
I’m all but broke
My life’s a joke
But it won’t get to me
Oh no it won’t
They call me Elmo
He said after a couple beers
Tickle me all you want I haven’t felt anything in years
And we both know
We don’t know where we go from here
Because the days turn into months
And the months they just turn into years
[Pre-Chorus]
And I’ll keep writing my apologies in metaphors
You’ll never hear
[Chorus]
Cause maybe the sun was meant for those who will never see it
But you see it’s a great analogy
The center of all life in the universe
But we will never reach it
The things that burn the brightest also burn the hottest
But lets be honest
The answers out there we’re just too lazy to seek it
[Verse]
None of this matters
What part of that don’t you understand
If you still don’t comprehend please let me lend a helping hand
Try and get it
But you know you never will
Cause your mind keeps getting caught up in the ghoulish overkill
[Pre-Chorus]
You walk the line between wrong and right
But you won’t die on that hill
[Chorus]
Cause maybe the sun was meant for those who will never see it
But you see it’s a great analogy
The center of all life in the universe
But we will never reach it
The things that burn the brightest also burn the hottest
But lets be honest
The answers out there we’re just too lazy to seek it
[Chorus]
Cause maybe the sun was meant for those who will never see it
But you see it’s a great analogy
The center of all life in the universe
But we will never reach it
The things that burn the brightest also burn the hottest
But lets be honest
The answers out there we’re just too lazy to seek it
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8. |
Wii Tennis
05:05
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[Verse]
My alarm clock screams
Out of my cellphone
It interrupts my dreams
And leaves me feeling awful
My knee hits the floor
Though that flat air mattress
Make my way to the door
Though the mess of cans and bottles
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause this is just a shitty movie
Actors have all but given up
Not every story needs a hero
If the villain just doesn't give a fuck
[Verse]
So I'll clench my fists
And try to attack
With these broken wrists
I have from defending for so long
I know its never easy
But really should it be this hard
Is there any rhyme or reason
Why things went so wrong
[Pre-Chorus]
So I'll do my best to get it
But what are the odds
Because trying to make sense of this
Feels like stealing fire from the gods
[Chorus]
So I'll keep
Playing Wii Tennis in the living room
I don't plan on stopping soon
Cause it reminds me of a time
When only mom and dads lives were in ruin
This is as good as it can get
I hit the ball over the net
I know the dark days are coming
But baby they ain't coming yet
[Verse]
Feeling stuck
Like a war hero in peace time
Out of luck
And all but forgotten
And the longer it goes
The more its just accepted
But I suppose
It's not all that uncommon
[Pre-Chorus]
All the kids that I grew up with
Are settling down as we grow older
Some days I really want that
Others all I care about is counterculture
[Chorus]
So I'll keep
Playing Wii Tennis in the living room
I don't plan on stopping soon
Cause it reminds me of a time
When only mom and dads lives were in ruin
This is as good as it can get
I hit the ball over the net
I know the dark days are coming
But baby they ain't coming yet
[Bridge]
From the start of every morning
To the end of every night
I put you to my lips to try and help me ease my mind
And when my eyes are red enough you might just find
Me playing
[Chorus]
Wii Tennis in the living room
I don't plan on stopping soon
Cause it reminds me of a time
When only mom and dads lives were in ruin
This is as good as it can get
I hit the ball over the net
I know the dark days are coming
But baby they ain't coming yet
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[Chorus]
I sit here without you
So I’ll just dream about you
I need you to distract me
From these thoughts I’m having
But until that day comes
I’ll fight off all these demons
It shouldn’t be that hard
Just a melody and four chords
[Verse]
The thing that scares me most is the thing that scares me least
I’m not afraid to be dependent
Cause you make me feel complete
Not enough hours in a day
Not enough days in a week
Cause each one with you brings me closer
To the man I want to be
[Pre-Chorus]
At least in your eyes
And that’s what matters to me
[Chorus]
I sit hеre without you
So I’ll just dream about you
I need you to distract me
From thеse thoughts I’m having
But until that day comes
I’ll fight off all these demons
It shouldn’t be that hard
Just a melody and four chords
[Verse]
I was listening just enough to know I should’ve listened more
Cause your depression comes from trauma
Mine just comes from being poor
But you bring a different type of comfort
A type I’ve never felt before
It’s just a matter of time until you have me on the floor
[Pre-Chorus]
Praying to a god I don’t believe in
Cause you have always been my beacon
Guiding me home
[Chorus]
I sit here without you
So I’ll just dream about you
I need you to distract me
From these thoughts I’m having
But until that day comes
I’ll fight off all these demons
It shouldn’t be that hard
Just a melody and four chords
[Bridge]
I want to tell you how much you mean to me
But I’d be wasting my breath
And I wanna go a day without shutting down
Just for the sake of being upset
I hope you know I dream of us in color
Bursting through the black and white
And I hope you know that I mean forever
When I say the rest of our lives
When I say the rest of our lives
[Chorus]
I sit here without you
So I’ll just dream about you
I need you to distract me
From these thoughts I’m having
But until that day comes
I’ll fight off all these demons
It shouldn’t be that hard
Just a melody and four chords
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10. |
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[Verse]
It's taken me way to long to realize
But I've finally figured out
There's no way this world will ever stop
Giving me things to be sad about
My teenage angst is gone
Replaced with grown man rage
And I'm afraid this pit in my stomach won't ever really go away
But I guess it's all just part of growing up
I'm still as fragile as I've ever been
But god knows it's taken me long enough
To feel these emotions
But now I'm hoping
A step in the right direction
Will be enough to teach me my lesson
And ultimately fix what's broken
[Chorus]
Cause I'll let you down
If you let me let you down
No if's ands or buts about it
I can change but I sure doubt it
At least for now
Because at least in this instance
You've figured out
That I'm most comfortable when I'm distant
[Verse]
Everyone I idolize is fucked in the head as bad as I am
So what does that mean for me
Especially in the short turn
Cause I fear the future just like everybody else
But I've got to get there first
And I don't like who I've become
I can't stand the sight of myself
Or the thought of how I disappoint you everyday
And I'm sure tomorrow won't be the exception
No matter what bullshit I try and throw your way
But you'll always be there
Right there next to me
With a smile on your face
Asking how my day was
Or what's in my head
At least until I finally push you away
And I don't wanna push you away
I don't want to
I don't want you
I just want you
[Chorus Two]
To be my cellphone
I'll carry you everywhere in my pocket
And I can't go a day without you
But I'll still treat you like an object
It's what I'm used to
And deep down it's what you really want
Because when it comes to instinct you think you actually have a shot
[Bridge]
You ask me why I get like this
I wish that I could tell you
I promise I'll snap out of it
At some point don't I have to
I swear it's never been this bad
So I don't know what to say
The pain isn't permanent
But damned if it doesn't feel that way
Cause after tonight
My car smells like I'll be driving
To work with my windows down
B it's not surprising
That I can see my breath
Or that it reminds me
Of the smoke in my lungs
From the nights I've put behind me
[Outro]
I'll let you down
If you let me let you down
No if's ands or but's about it
I can change but I sure doubt it
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