1. |
Here Goes Nothing
02:49
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writing now in pencil
back of an old page
taught me over last year
some lines I can't erase
clouded minds and memories
stumbling down the hall
drunk on being not alone
just trying to feel okay
now I'm heading somewhere north
across the borderline
you're welcome any day
I'm sure you'll recognize the signs
never burned the bridge
but put the limits to the test
pass out on your couch
now I can't seem to find rest
say I stole your choice
but it was never about that
made your choice to leave
I guess we never stood a chance
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2. |
Christendom
02:55
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too much has come to pass
circles of old friends
I'm getting out of Dodge this time
have fun in Christendom
don't know half of all you half as well
as I should dearly like
less than half I must confess
to less than subtle spite
so pin your blame on me
there's nothing to protect
I'm over fear and self neglect and lingering regrets
dear friends and former loves
who gave a push and then a shove
thank you for your time
I hope you find the meaning of
the questions we spent our late nights
trying to resolve
cigarettes and worn out tears
with whiskey on our breath
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3. |
Front Rows Past
04:03
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always drawn to broken things
dented cars and shattered screens
less than perfect old tattoos
scars you barely see
every scratch in my guitars
tells a simple story of
Chicago dives and basement shows
just trying to stay upright
always drawn to broken things
worn out shirts and leather coats
never to be free
from decades of old smoke
every skipping record played
tells of all our favorite tracks
reminds me of the times
we sang along in front rows past
always drawn to broken things
thus I'm always drawn to you
losing battles from the start
no matter what I do
stubborn hope that undermines
your desire not to be
sing out loud and sew your heart
onto that fraying sleeve
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4. |
7th Street
03:28
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5. |
Fade Out
04:39
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crawl through the week
try to make the ends meet
they pass on the sidewalk
staring down at their feet
so I'll wander now with someone new
you would have loved it
been here before
now I walk to the door
you kissed me on the cheek
nothing less, nothing more
so tell me what
the hell it is you want
cue the fade out
I'm sure it will sound
intentional
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6. |
Zip Ties That Bind
07:49
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we used to talk
late after dark
planning to run
now the hard part is done
took the first step
no sense of regret
I've finally begun
to be honest, it's fun
we used to fight
we both were right
at least not wrong
so goes the song
cut all your ties
zip ties that bind
there's extra space
wake face to face
if you lived here you'd be home now
so tell me when
you break from your friends
and family that bends
your will to their ends
you owe nothing
to me or to them
guess all that I mean
is come see me again
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