When we met I wasn't on my game,
I've been called a lot of things I'm not ashamed to say,
Things like "Too political", "Hyper cynical",
But "kind of funny" felt okay,
It's a blur back in the early days,
But the feelings keep on coming like the crashing waves,
In the sunny section, looking for affection,
Who needs Tenerife when we've got Whitley bay?
Oh my heart, I try to keep it open,
Oh my heart, I try to keep it full,
There's a world outside where I feel so broken,
But you make me feel mendable.
Cursing trophies at the Bernabau,
That Lynchian exhibit really freaks me out,
There were sirens wailing, six men ailing,
I feel like throwing up right now,
We watched movie, if I'm not mistaken,
Johnny Clay portrayed by Sterling Hayden,
Stick-up at the races, chiaroscuro faces,
Who needs heroes anyhow?
credits
from Sad Everything,
released April 23, 2021
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