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Fort Calgary
03:23
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Darlin’ you beat the hell out of me
And I think that I saw you at Fort Calgary
I’ve been living it right but that’s no remedy
‘Cause darlin’ you beat the hell out of me
Oh darlin’ you broke my heart into pieces
And now our storybook’s scarred with permanent creases
There’s nowhere to find hope; no literal Jesus
‘Cause darlin’ you broke my heart into pieces
Remember that’s where I taught your dog to swim?
And the look on his face when the panic set in?
But I’d never let anything happen to him
Remember that’s where I taught your dog to swim?
Darlin’ you beat the hell out of me
And I think that I saw you at Fort Calgary
I’ve been living it wrong; too much reverie
But darlin’ you beat the hell out of me
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2. |
Oneironaut, pt. 2
05:06
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If meds don’t work then what’s the solution?
My brain is a mix of chemical collusions
Heart’s become a daily obtrusion
Like I swallowed a shot put
And then surrendered all input
So I fill my lungs with various pollutions
Engulf my ears with hardened musicians
My legs are itching for resolution
But I can’t run away
If I’m still stuck in my old ways
Sleep don’t come the eve
I’m not prepared for what you bring
These dreams are slowly killing me
And I don’t know where to find relief
When they’re bursting forth like Yellowstone
‘Cause I’m downing pills of melatonin
Hopes of merely functioning
But these thoughts are proudly puncturing
My will to move on, yet again
I’m sure I’ll see you soon and I’ll pretend
That I will not Love you endlessly
And I don’t scorn my stupidity
I bet you sleep so comfortably
And you’re not regretting anything
Do you dream of one day marrying
The beast whose ravaged everything?
And I know he’s loved by all your kin
But have they seen his second skin?
Will he leave you worse than I have done?
If it hurts you more than you’ve ever known
Then I’ll offer some sardonic solace
You’ll know there’s no forgetting all this
Until then I’ll continuing screaming
At you each night while I am dreaming
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For a Friend
04:20
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The same old feeling comes washing over again
And I don’t know what to think, where you’re at or what I want
But you’re with him…
Do you remember when I called you my friend and I saw the light in you?
Did I want more or just less of this
And could you help me to see it through?
Because you are much farther than far
Better than I will be
So humble and so beautiful
It makes me glad to see
Maybe I will say it to you
When he’s gone...
For long you’ve been in my head
But I don’t mind
See I’m just new at this
And I’ve known not of your kind
And yet I don’t fear you like I fear all the rest
But I still only want you to see my best
And if I could sing then I’d sing it to you
But I’m no bird, so this will have to do
And one day when you have his child
And I’m still lonely and in denial
I’ll look to you like I did then
But not like this
Just for a friend
I don’t have to feel this way anymore
I don’t have to think this way anymore
I don’t have to be this way anymore
I don’t have to feel this way anymore
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4. |
The Walrus
07:52
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It’s been a year or so
And though you’re careful not to flaunt it
Your elusivity proves to me
You got exactly what you wanted
I hear you live with him
Was it on a whim?
Or are you each other’s plans?
I pushed you far
And now it’s hard
I can’t seem to steady my hands
You came in like a liar and went out like a lamp
You hate me for leaving but now we’re in the same camp
And now everyday you’re a click away
But I have to show resolve
‘Cause it’ll ruin me
There’s no mystery
In these pictures left to solve
Still, from time to time
When pressing on my mind
I admit that I give in
But just a glimpse of you, it won’t do
If I’m not the life you’re livin’
You came in like a liar and went out like a lamp
You hate me for leaving, now we’re in the same camp
I hope that you had fun in Vegas
And that one day you’ll be rich and famous
But I’ll remember what your real name is
From back when our lives were still painless
Oh why’d you go and get that tattoo?
I know you’re mad but did you have to?
I’m worried the way time has passed, soon
I won’t know a thing about you
So here’s a little update about me
I’ve decided that I no longer eat meat
I’m afraid that I’m still Terribly angry
But I work it out in therapy
For a while I had a new girlfriend
I Loved her but she never felt content
She always prophesied of our end
Until it all fell out of my hands
I know exactly where the fault is
But that offers not a shred of solace
I’ve had about enough of all this
Been feeling like a fucking walrus
I don’t know a thing about you...
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5. |
Needless Treachery
03:33
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Been stuck in a rut
Where’s my mind?
Check your butt or get left behind
I can’t behave when I’ve got a good thing
And those gifts you gave are so humbling
Maybe I won’t throw them away
Of some things, I need reminding
Figure it out before you grow old
A mirror’s the only thing I should scold
Send me those little links that make you think of me
I’ll do the same and draw out needless treachery
It’s kind of a nice thought, baby
I know that part is well
But you give me knife thoughts lately
A tougher pitch to sell
Plus I make you so angry that you might want me to die
You’ll get your wish, I think, if I see you with that guy
Baby, why’d you push me away?
It didn’t have to be this way
And now the guilt, remorse and pain
Mean that things won’t ever be the same
‘Cause you can’t forget like that
For a while we’d wear new hats
But then it’d all revert
We’d still just fight
It sucks
But you know I’m right
Goddamnit, fuck
We’d sing Jorge Regula
You’d dance a little hula
Been feeling like a fool…
My Love
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Andrew Douglas Calgary, Alberta
Calgary-based singer-songwriter/busker/
poet specializing in humorous melancholy
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