1. |
So Loud
03:35
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If you meant to keep it yourself,
then why’d you say the quiet part so loud?
I’m not coming around again.
I don’t remember any of this
Talking heads talking communists, oh no
Please hand me that remote
Don’t… go on about it.
Don’t… go on about it.
Each story has more holes than the last
Every accusation comes with a brand new catch
You’re just trying to reel me in
If you’re just gonna believe,
Anything that’s hidden up anybody’s sleeve
Why won’t you listen to me now?
Don’t… go on about it.
Don’t… go on about it.
Don’t… go on about it.
Don’t… go on about it.
Maybe I should keep it to myself,
At least when you’re around,
Cause I’m not falling for that again
A new crease in your furrowed brow,
Another line telling me to get out now
Oh no, how’s it gonna end?
Don’t… go on about it.
Don’t… go on about it.
Don’t… go on about it.
Don’t… go on about it.
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2. |
Shell Shock
04:01
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Where are we coming from?
A place in the sun
The fear i knew
It would end too soon
We lost light in the day
We tried to stay awake
While the horizon glows
I feel like i’ve thrown
It all away into a void
Hard to know it all has to be destroyed
Or better yet weathered away
Time will put us back in our place
What a wire we walk
The sweet talk the shell shock
Of a world barely unknown
And i feel like i’ve thrown
It all away into a void
Hard to know it all has to be destroyed
Or better yet weathered away
Time will put us back in our place
Into holes in the ground
The soil keep us safe and sound
And as i close my eyes
Each second i’ve analyzed
Where are we coming from?
A place in the sun
The fear i knew
It would end too soon
It would end too soon
It would end too soon
It would end too soon
It would end too soon
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3. |
Shades On
04:00
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There is a space
Between the camera and me
That nobody sees
A few degrees
Another take
Let’s do that again
I’m starting to blend
The real and pretend
The days they get longer now
The need it grows stronger now
I’ve been awake
Can’t catch a wink
Need to rethink
Who will I be this time?
Can we draw the blinds?
This state of mind
Has me shuttered
Try to be cool
Shades on at dawn
Try to be cool
Shades on at dawn
Try to be cool
Shades on at dawn
Try to be cool
Shades on at dawn
Try to be cool
Shades on at dawn
Try to be cool
Shades on at dawn
Try to be cool
Shades on at dawn
Try to be cool
Shades on at dawn
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4. |
Real Housewives
02:03
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Which unit was it?
One, two, three?
Check messages
You ghosted me
Holding a bottle of wine
For no one now
Scroll on my phone
Pretending i’m ok
Make my way back
To my neighborhood
Needed to feed my fish
So i guess that’s good
Put the key in the lock
Open the door
Sanctuary
With hard wood floors
Ah no she didn’t
Watching real housewives
Open the fridge
To a blinding light
Back to the couch
Phone on my chest
Then it rings
But it’s someone else
Hello mom
No I’m doin’ fine
Just hangin' out
Stayin in for the night
No she’s outta town
At least that’s what she said
I love you too
Gonna head to bed
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5. |
Lover's Ghost
04:38
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I can’t remember your face,
It’s been so long since Friday night
When I was 25,
and complicated
But now I can’t forget
The way you kissed me, eyes closed, silhouette
“Left and Leaving”
Still singing us to sleep
Tip-toe, around you now
I am your lover’s ghost, years forgotten
Faded. Just out of sight
The corner of your eye, let me go
Each clue I’ve left for you
To find a piece of me in everything
An out-of-season cardinal
A stone where it doesn’t belong
In the bluest skies, I see your eyes,
Every time, do you see mine?
In chicago
An hour behind
Tip-toe, around you now
I am your lover’s ghost, years forgotten
Faded. Just out of sight
The corner of your eye, let me go
But, if you’re not here,
What’s the voice I’m hearing, ringing in my ears?
And I have rubbed my eyes,
Til I saw stars then watched the fog begin to rise
If I’m still alive, you’re one who’s gone
And can’t remember when or where it all went wrong.
So please, take me at my word,
Lord make me a bird, so I can fly back home to you
Tip-toe, around me now
You are my lover’s ghost, not forgotten
Faded. Just out of sight
The corner of my eye
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6. |
Listen Close
03:11
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Listen close, cause i can’t repeat myself
Take it in, all of it, and know that i love you
Madison, in the lake, said it at the same time
Canada, miles away, what are you doing?
She speaks
I can’t hear what they say
Bad news
On a beautiful day
Listen close, cause i won’t repeat myself
That July, way up north, i meant every word
Listen close, cause i won’t repeat myself
Listen close, cause i won’t repeat myself
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7. |
Take Sides
03:48
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When you said, you were headed out with friends, how would I know That’s who you meant?
Now I tried, my best to rewind
Playing it back, trying to act like I didn’t mind.
But I can’t, fucking act, like I didn’t mind.
You asked me what the damage was
When you stayed out all night
Well, you lied, and said everything was fine!
Said everything was fine!
I can’t, go to sleep with you back-to-back
Every night just to avoid impact.
I won’t sympathize, every time you bat your eyes
I am a rock who knows no compromise
I am an island who knows no compromise
You asked me what the damage was
When you stayed out all night
Well, you lied, and said everything was fine!
Resign. Say that you were wrong and I was right,
Take sides this time
Fall on your sword and die
Fall on your sword and die
You asked me what the damage was
When you stayed out all night
Well, you lied, and said everything was fine!
Resign. Say that you were wrong and I was right,
Take sides this time
Fall on your sword and die
Fall on your sword and die
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8. |
Mixed Messages
03:06
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I got your message
I don’t know what to say
Blank looks from passengers
While I ride the train
Headphones and heartbreak
Heading up the stairs
Vacation keychain i’m
Hoping you’re not there
Please grab your things
I don’t really wanna talk
Sorry means nothing
When I’m still in shock
Pictures and postcards
An inside joke or two
Trying to erase this
Remembering you
Please just grab your things
I don’t wanna talk
Sorry means nothing
When I’m still in shock
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9. |
Signals Crossed
03:32
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Don’t you understand
I can’t take it back
Every time I breathe
I am reminded
I made a mistake.
I’ll never forget.
You wanna cut me out
I’m not ready yet
Won’t you think of me
Every now and then
I don’t wanna fight
Let’s begin again
I just want to talk
Why won't you pick it up
I'm on the other end
Now what
What now
Now what
What now
Now what
I’m saying goodbye
To the life we’ve made,
Faded memories
I can’t throw away
Put them in boxes now,
I should wait for you.
Don’t you want to try
Our old Avenue
Won’t you think of me
Every now and then
I don’t wanna fight
Let’s begin again
I just want to talk
Why won't you pick it up
I'm on the other end
Now what
What now
Now what
What now
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10. |
Midwest Nice
03:09
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You know why I'm not speaking up
The cat would never steal my tongue
Just waiting for my chance
To take the floor, and make it happen
This road takes you somewhere
But it will not put you in charge
You’ll need mas connection
Start watching dancing with the stars
Nod and smile, alright
Why you gotta be so midwest nice
Take your time, be polite
But never question why
Think we heard you the first time
You were speaking louder than you thought
Granted it was under your breath
We think you might’ve overshot
Where else have you running you mouth
Besides behind my back
I’m here to kill with kindness
consider yourself under attack
Nod and smile, alright
Why you gotta be so midwest nice
Take your time, be polite
But never question why
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11. |
Skeleton Key
04:05
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Knock down the door
Let’s find a better way
They can’t keep us apart
By boarding up the place.
Bottle up my feelings
Don’t show anyone
No, no matter what
Like a perfect gentleman
You said the bridge
Would always keep us safe
But then you moved away
And forgot the secret code
Tomorrow
you should try again
But you won’t
I can’t believe the words I said
Glad you knew what I meant
They’ll be no apology
Heart was in the right place
Mouth let the wrong words out,
We both had our doubts
Let's chop down the cherry tree
You said the bridge
Would always keep us safe
So I knew I had to stay
Too afraid to let go
Tomorrow,
I could try again
To find out where you went
Or make plans for me to leave
Break the lock and set me free
You are my
Skeleton key
Every door that I pulled shut
You could open up
Next time I
Tell you what I need,
Either tell me it’s enough
Or bring it home to me
[Bill laughs]
You are my
Skeleton key
Every door that I pulled shut
You could open up
Next time I
Tell you what I need,
Either tell me it’s enough
Or bring it home to me
You are my
Skeleton key
Every door that I pulled shut
You could open up
Next time I
Tell you what I need,
Either tell me it’s enough
Or bring it home to me
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12. |
Imposter Syndrome
04:46
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Please raise you hand
If you understand
The words I just said
Or the passage you scanned
Don't be a fool
Just be a man
The tip of my tongue
Words can't leave my lungs
What is the point
This was supposed to be fun
And besides look
I'm not even done
It appears my confidence
Is shook empty aerosol
The times when I tried to speak
Did I even say anything at all
I was at home
On was the television
Charts, and the graphs
And the speculation
Trying to sway
My decision
Tricks to deploy
The signal and noise
The anchors it seems
They're all just acting coy
But just watching this
It's hard to enjoy
It appears my confidence
Is shook empty aerosol
The times when I tried to speak
Did I even say anything
Worthwhile
Worthwhile
Worthwhile
Worthwhile
Worthwhile
Worthwhile
Taking in oxygen
Worthwhile
Small world we're living in
Worthwhile
Playing the hand I was dealt
Worthwhile
Wondering how I would've felt
Worthwhile
Had you been a jack and me a king
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Steve Leaf Grand Rapids, Michigan
There is a quiet confidence to the music of Steve Leaf. He has been writing songs for fifteen years now. Some songs about love, some songs about love lost, and others about everything else to cover all the bases. Steve hails from Michigan and cut his teeth in the singer/songwriter scene of Chicago which is to say he usually tries to sneak a Wilco cover into his set. ... more
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