Will Phalen and the Stereo Addicts

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1. I Come From the Ocean
   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
   
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2. Thankfully
   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
   
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3. Can’t Come Down Yet
   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
   
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4. Book
   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
   
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5. How I Am
   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
   
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6. Lazy Sundays
   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
   
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7. I Know
   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
   
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8. Electronic Folk/Digital Voodoo
   Will Phalen: feedback, loops and sound fx
9. Lower Me Down
   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…
   
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10. Some Recompense
    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
    
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11. 3+20
    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
    
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