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Lyrics and credits
Andy Gulotta: electric guitar, feedback
Anthony Olson: drums
Brian Vos: bass
Eric “Doc” Holliday: banjo
Will Phalen: vocals, electric guitar, tambourine
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I come from the ocean
and I walked upon dry land
and I dreamed of someday flying
into the angels hands
but I got stuck here in the suburbs
getting high on heroine
when I’m finished with this needle
I’m going to grow my wings and
fly back home again
when I was a child
my eyes they shone like jewels
but that brightness slowly faded
around the time I reached high school
around the time I reached down into
the center of the karmic wheel
and found there was nothing there for me
except the money I could steal
to go and get my soul healed
but I got stuck here in the suburbs
addicted to my television
when I’m finished with this program
I’m going to go to sleep and
in the morning turn it on again
I’m stuck here in the suburbs
getting high on heroine
when I’m finished with this evil
I’m going to shut my eyes and
never wake up again
Andy Gulotta: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, backwards electric guitar, feedback
Anna Carey: vocals
John Zeratsky: drums
Will Phalen: vocals, acoustic guitar, bass, keyboards, loops and sound fx
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take me to the place where
the sidewalk melted underneath your feet
tell me about the things you’ve done
and all the nights you stayed up crying for me
thankfully
we can stay up talking all night long
take me to the front porch
pour your hugs and kisses down my throat
let’s go to the kitchen
and hang out with the people that we know
thank you for the party dear
it really has been a perfect night
now drop me off in heaven
it’s time for me to shut my eyes
thankfully
we can stay up drinking all night long
we’ll reap what we’ve sown when the morning comes
take me to the tennis courts
and lay me down beside the railroad tracks
strip me of my shirt and tie
leave them here, tomorrow we’ll be back
parading down the naked streets
everybody wants to stop and look at you
but I’m the only man alive
who is ever going to be with you
thankfully
we can stay up kicking all night long
and never even notice that there’s something wrong
tear me down
wear me out
you tear me down
and I cant stand it
it’s just too much
too much love
Andy Gulotta: electric guitar, bells, casio toy keyboard
Anthony Olson: drums
Eric “Doc” Holliday: banjo
Joe Ledger: bass
Will Phalen: vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, kimball synthaswinger
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I’d say it’s understood
I’d be with you if I could
but I just can’t make it there
I guess I’ll say my prayers and go to sleep
I’d say it’s understood
I’d be with you if I could
but I just can’t make it there
you’ll have to comb your hair and wait for me
wait for me
I’d say it’s understood
We’d be together if we could
but that just ain’t happening
we’ll have to wait until we meet again
I’d say its understood
there is no bad there is no good
everything is relative
and proportional to the love you have to give
and the way you choose to live
I can’t come down yet
I’m just floating in the overground
thinking about the clouds
staring at the moon
and wondering when the sun is going to shine
Andy Gulotta: acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Eric “Doc” Holliday: banjo
John Zeratsky: drums
Will Phalen: vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, wurlitzer electric piano, loops and sound fx, tambourine
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I’m going to sit down and write a book
and I won’t stop until I’m done
I want to kiss the sun
and touch the morning before it’s begun
I’m going to lay down and give you love
and I won’t stop until I’m done
I want to live with you in a song
we’re going to find out what it means to be one
but I can’t wait too long
I’m going to sit down and fade away
and I won’t stop until I’m gone
I want to leave this world behind and run
but I’ll stay here with you girl until the dawn
but I can’t wait that long
Andy Gulotta: acoustic guitar, electric lap steel slide guitar
Dick Phalen: bass
Eric “Doc” Holliday: banjo
John Zeratsky: drums
Will Phalen: vocals, acoustic guitar, electric lap steel slide guitar, maracas, loops and sound fx
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I’m gonna walk on down
every street I’ve ever lived on
I’m gonna rest my head down
on every bed I’ve ever laid upon
I’m gonna speak with friends
I haven’t seen in years
I’m gonna let their images
reflect in all my mirrors
I’m gonna take my time
just like I always do
I’m gonna let each moment pass
even if it makes you mad honey
I know you can’t stand it
but that’s just how I am
and I’m your man
I’m gonna lay in bed
well past midday
I’m gonna read from books
and think of nice things to say
I’m gonna think about girls
that I used to know
I’m gonna send them messages
just to let them know
that I still know their faces
and still see their eyes
I never meant to hurt them
but I apologize
I know you can’t stand it
but that’s just how I am
I know it’s hard understanding
but just take me as I am
take me as I am
because I’m your man
Andy Gulotta: electric lead guitar
Anthony Olson: drums
Brian Vos: bass
Eric “Doc” Holliday: banjo
Joe Ledger: harmony vocals
Will Phalen: lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitars, electric lead and rhythm guitars, maracas, tambourine
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I do not choose to stay resigned to the ways of the world
I walk with my shoes untied and I live with my brow unfurled
I do not care to align my life with the ways of the world
I live for lazy sundays and a brown haired girl
with blue eyes and freckles and a beautiful smile
she got the body of a woman and the heart of a child
I see redemption coming, but it won’t be coming soon
we can stay locked up in the cupboard like the forks and spoons
please let me ease your pleasure I don’t want to see you hurt
we’ll recede into the ground like skeletons and worms
I would not attempt to describe the face of the lord
I’d imagine he’s pretty good looking, but he’s got to be getting old
I do not seek to unlock the mysteries of fate
I’ve got enough problems to deal with and I’m more than content to wait
I do not wish to carry upon my back the weight of the world
I just live for lazy sundays and my brown haired girl
I see the angels coming, but they won’t be coming soon
they just stay afloat in the night sky like stars and moons
please let me ease your pleasure I can’t stand to see you hurt
we’ll climb into the heavens like space shuttles and birds
I live for lazy sundays and a brown haired girl
yeah, I live for lazy sundays and my brown haired girl
she got blue eyes and freckles and a perfect white smile
she got the body of woman and the heart of a child
Andy Gulotta: electric guitar
Anna Carey: vocals
Anthony Olson: drums
Will Phalen: lead and harmony vocals, wurlitzer electric piano, bass, electric guitar, loops and sound fx
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I know we’ve sung these songs
a million times or more
I know we’ve fallen apart
like bottles dropped upon the floor
but I thought we’d come to find
that love makes up for time
all these nights that I’ve been gone
I know
I saw your face today
I know you’re going away
I know you’ll leave me
I know you’ll leave me
I know we’ve had to sleep
in places we never should have been
I know you’ve had to see
things you never should have seen
after all the days we’ve had to burn
and all the things you thought you heard
from everything you’ve learned, there is no return
I know you plan to leave
but you’ll see, you’ll see
I know you’ll need me
I know you’ll need me
I know you’ll leave me
I know you’ll leave me
I know you’ll leave me
but
I know you’ll need me
Will Phalen: feedback, loops and sound fx
Andy Gulotta: electric lead and rhythm guitar
Anna Carey: operatic vocal
Anthony Olson: drums
Brian Vos: bass
Will Phalen: lead and harmony vocals, electric rhythm guitar, wurlitzer electric piano, feedback, loops and sound fx, maracas, tambourine
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I think I’ve seen this all before
although I can’t recall the scene
so lead me down to the reservoir
and I will slip inside to the center of the dream
lower me down
in the ground
let my ashes float upon the breeze please
I walk alone inside the ring
stains of blood dot the sand
and just beyond the memories
I see them waving their hands
and they’re calling my name
lower me down
in the ground
let my ashes
float upon the breeze please
I need some time
to figure out
what my next
life is going to be like
lower me down
in the ground
let my ashes float upon the breeze please
I need some time
to shut my eyes
and let my mind
drift into the deep sleep…
Eric “Doc” Holliday: mandolin, banjo
John Zeratsky: drums
Will Phalen: vocals, acoustic rhythm and slide guitars, bass
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I’ve got all kinds of punk bands
thrashing round my head
I’ve got your photographs
laying on my bed
and we’re so far away
yes we’re so far away
elizabeth,
we should have made much more love
before you left
lines of patrons dangle from your bracelets
cash registers never cease their jangly songs
16 weeks doesn’t really seem too long
no 16 weeks can’t be that long
but carey,
let’s get married
before you leave
you’ve got wind and sunlight
blowing up your dress
I’ve got snow and moonshine
running down my neck
you’re gonna be so far away
we’ll be so far away
genevieve,
may I have one last kiss
before you leave
oh, I guess I’ll be waiting
as I know I’ve kept you waiting
now is your time for some recompense
I’ll waste mine thinking about deliverance
now is your time for some recompense
for some recompense
oh anna,
you’re the only woman
I can stand to see
Andy Gulotta: acoustic lead guitar
Eric “Doc” Holliday: banjo, mandolin
Will Phalen: vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar, electric lead and rhythm guitar, bass, casio toy keyboard, wurlitzer electric piano, feedback, sound fx and loops, maracas, african seed shaker, cymbals
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hear the telephone ring
and the sirens sing
some soul probably just passed on
but it don’t mean a thing
people pass on the street
they stare at their own feet
I don’t know them
and they don’t know me
life is short, they say
but I’m feeling old
and I’m only 23
I’ve seen folks who’ve got dreams
but dreams don’t make them money
when there’s no change left to pay for gasoline
a girl just filled up her head
with things that should make her dead
for the first time now
she sees god’s light in everything
life is short, they say
but I’m feeling old
and I’m only 23
life gets cold, I’ve seen
keep me warm and lay next to me
while I sleep
life gets old, I’ve seen
but I’ll hang around
if you stay here with me
Produced by Will Phalen.
Recorded in 2005/2006 at Maple Ave FDL and Sub-Urban Records Mequon.
All songs written, arranged, recorded and engineered by Will Phalen.
Except “I Know” written by Will Phalen and Andy Gulotta.
Additional engineering by Joe Ledger for Butter Productions and John Zeratsky.
All songs mixed at the Stereo Attic by Joe Ledger for Butter Productions.
All songs mastered at The Laboratory by Jacques Sewrey.