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Welcome Home
02:58
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Welcome home, this is where you belong
This is where you live life, this is where you sing songs
Could’ve been in New England, Brooklyn or Long Island
Maybe even New Orleans, anywhere with your good friends
And you start to feel like a tree that is growing in the swamp
When you’re putting down your roots in such a dirty little pond
And you’re not quite sure that this place has got everything you want
What do you want? What do you know?
Welcome home, this is here all for you
This is where love is, and this place is tried and true
And you can’t deny it, even now that you’ve tried it
Many wanted to hide it, but look into your heart - cuz the city’s inside it
And you start to feel like a tree that is growing in the swamp
When you’re putting down your roots in such a dirty little pond
And you’re not quite sure that this place has got everything you want
What do you want? What do you know?
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The past was dragged into the future
And it kicked and it screamed all the way
And it’s easy to see
I’m a casualty of the struggle
Tradition is harder to challenge
Than it is to just simply obey
So it’s hard to blame those
Who pretend things are always the same
You were never prepared and so neither was i
But I’d say we recovered with grace
I’m still fucked up from all the mistakes
You pushed me on into the ocean
Before telling me what to expect
That the monsters and waves
Would try making my grave in the depths
So i drifted alone for a decade
Without even a compass or map
But there’s nothing to fear
Cuz you cant disappear off the edge
You were never prepared and so neither was i
But I’d say we recovered with grace
I’m still fucked up from all the mistakes
Tell me tell me tell me everything’s fine
For the for the for the very first time
Every every everything that I know, I
Had to had to had to learn on my own
Still I’m sorry, I feel bad
For wrecking the plans that you had
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Oh Starcia
02:55
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Oh Starcia, don’t you worry
You’ll figure out which way your wind is blowing
Oh Starcia, there’s no hurry
Eventually you’ll get to where you’re going
In the meantime just keep texting me all night
Cuz Lord knows I need the distraction
And always take what you need
You don’t got no one else to please
And I think that you deserve a little satisfaction
Oh Starcia, don’t you worry
You’ll figure out which way your wind is blowing
Oh Starcia, there’s no hurry
Eventually you’ll get to where you’re going
And I know it sounds redundant but you’re where you are
There’s no use trying to avoid it
Things will be better further down
But you can get happy right now
And I tell you somehow you gotta learn to enjoy it
Oh Starcia
Oh Starcia, don’t you worry
You’ll figure out which way your wind is blowing
Oh Starcia, there’s no hurry
Eventually you’ll get to where you’re going
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Keep Movin' On
03:15
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I want you to want to
Do the things that you want to do
I want you to want to
Keep movin’ on
I need you to need to
Do the things that you need to do
I need you to need to
Keep movin’ on
You know I never wanna see you a sad boy
And to think I could do that to you hurts me bad, boy
It won’t be today but you’ll find your own way
And I say please baby, please baby, baby please
Believe what I say
I want you to want to
Do the things that you want to do
I want you to want to
Keep movin’ on
I need you to need to
Do the things that you need to do
I need you to need to
Keep movin’ on
You don’t need anything from me, no you don’t, boy
You got the power to set yourself free but you won’t, boy
Just try focusing on what tomorrow may bring
And I say please baby, please baby, baby please
Believe what I sing
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Safe Safe Place
02:31
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The world that you live in, it feels unforgiving
The world that I live in feels just fine
The places you frequent seem so indecent
You’re always welcome in mine
May I build you a fortress
Keep you safe from harm
With my drawbridge tongue
And my rampart arms
With a dedicated regiment
Of knights and guards
Isolated in a safe, safe place
The path that you’re walking has obstacles blocking
You can’t see through to happiness
The road that I’m taking, the rules that I’m breaking
Not quite the easiest, I guess
But you’ll see there’s no reason
For to run and hide
I might need a companion
And you might need a guide
And I know you’ll find it better
On the other side
Isolated in a safe, safe place
It’s irresponsible to promise
I only know what I’ve been through
But as long as I’m being honest
I’d like to share my sense of confidence with you
So take my hand
And away we’ll flee
To a nearby land
That is fun and free
And don’t worry bout the rest
Because you’re here with me
Isolated in a safe, safe place
Well I know that it seems scary
But I swear that’s not the case
Isolated in a safe, safe place
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Fossil Fuels and Friends
03:58
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Well Brian moved down to Virginia
He doesn’t quite seem overjoyed
They got lots of right-wingers
And no punk rock singers
At least he can say he’s employed
His job’s engineering equipment
To help miners pull coal from the ground
But if we got our power
From sun, air, and water
Well maybe then Brian could move back to town
I hang out with minors myself here
I don’t have any friends old as me
We still go to shows
But I’m lonely at those
Where security asks for ID
Well I know that Detroit has no jobs now
Since the big auto makers went down
Yeah, but soon Michigan’ll
Create solar panels
And maybe then Brian could move back to town
It’s a 9-hour drive to Blacksburg
Though I can’t claim to know that first hand
Well I’d sure like to go there
Perhaps play a show there
But I doubt the folks there would enjoy my band
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You gotta go, you gotta leave
You gotta adios, arrivederci
I don’t wanna see you again
Because we’re trying to be happy
And you’re acting kinda crappy
Always picking fights with me and my friends
And if you’re looking for attention
That is anything but negative
You better look in some other place
Because the way that you’re behaving
And the things that you’re saying
Make me want to put a fist in your face
You gotta go (you gotta go!), you gotta go away
You’re welcome here no more
You gotta go (you gotta go!), you gotta go away
We’re showing you the door
You gotta go (you gotta go!), you gotta go away
And please don’t ask what for
You’re nothing but a throwaway
So why don’t you just go away
Well we just want a little peace
And you’re a dog off its leash
Trying to chew on every ankle around
But know that in another minute
We will rub your nose in it
Because you made a giant mess on the ground
You only inconvenience everyone
You’re presence isn’t ever fun
I think it’s time that we put you down
And I know it doesn’t phase ya
But I think euthanasia
Is the only thing that’s left for you now
You got a lot of nerve trying to stay ‘round here
With folks who don’t deserve someone so insincere
Now it’s time to disappear
You gotta go (you gotta go!), you gotta go away
You’re welcome here no more
You gotta go (you gotta go!), you gotta go away
We’re showing you the door
You gotta go (you gotta go!), you gotta go away
And please don’t ask what for
You’re nothing but a throwaway
So why don’t you just go away
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Ten thousand days in a row
That I didn’t get hit by a truck in the road
Ten thousand days in a line
That I didn’t lose footing and shatter my spine
Ten thousand days without end
That I didn’t let cancer or viruses in
Ten thousand days in a row
That I didn’t get repossessed by the ocean
Ten thousand days in a row
That I didn’t go knocking or answer the door
Ten thousand days in a run
That I didn’t let myself be loved by someone
Ten thousand days in a streak
That I didn’t accomplish a goddamn thing
Ten thousand days in a row
That I didn’t get repossessed by the ocean
Ten thousand days in a row
There were times where I doubted that I’d see one more
Ten thousand days with no breaks
Though I’m worrying much more about that these days
Ten thousand days is a lot
This could all end tomorrow but probably not
Ten thousand days in a row
That I didn’t get repossessed by the ocean
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Lottafrenz
03:08
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I got a lot of friends (lot of friends, lot of friends)
I got a lot but I don’t mean to brag
I got a lot of friends (lot of friends, lot of friends)
They all been talking shit behind my back, oh no
They all been talking shit behind my back
You’re telling me good job, you tell me that you like my songs
You’re telling me you dig the stuff I do
But every time you smile I see a fucking crocodile
Just looking for somebody else to chew, oh no
Just looking for somebody else to chew
I got a lot of friends (lot of friends, lot of friends)
I got a lot but I don’t mean to brag
I got a lot of friends (lot of friends, lot of friends)
They all been talking shit behind my back, oh no
They all been talking shit behind my back
We all know that I’m a prick, I know that you’re aware of it
But you’re never gonna say that to my face
It’s compliments and hugs and you admire me so much
While you’re thinking of a way to take my place, oh no
You’re thinking of a way to take my place
I got a lot of friends (lot of friends, lot of friends)
I got a lot but I don’t mean to brag
I got a lot of friends (lot of friends, lot of friends)
They all been talking shit behind my back, oh no
They all been talking shit behind my back
Oh nobody likes me, everybody hates me
There’s no way that you can’t
So don’t wish me well, I’ll SEE YOU IN HELL!
Cuz I’m the motherfucker you can’t stand
I got a lot of friends (lot of friends, lot of friends)
I got a lot but I don’t mean to brag
I got a lot of friends (lot of friends, lot of friends)
They all been talking shit behind my back, oh no
They all been talking shit behind my back
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11. |
The Ritalin Conspiracy
02:55
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Dangerous Plans
04:25
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Some things are better with company
Some things are better alone
Sometimes the difference is puzzling
With the visions and voices at home
I get unsettled occasionally
I almost get scared everyday
I worry about my identity
Even though i’m quite settled this way
And where do i go from here
Balancing fire with fear
Juggling skills and scares
Til dangerous plans of the future
Reveal themselves at the right time
I havent quite felt myself lately
Which is something i dont have to say
I’m sure you have noticed the changing
Of my mood, more morose by the day
But you dont see the source of my trouble
I guess that means we’re both in the dark
I feel it’s my curse to untangle
It’s my duty to not leave a mark
And where do i go from here
Balancing fire with fear
Juggling skills and scares
Til dangerous plans of the future
Reveal themselves at the right time
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Live On
02:25
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I don’t believe anything comes after
I don’t believe in souls
But I believe in kindness and laughter
And lately there’s a hole
If there’s anything we can take from this
It’s that we gotta step it up for Mitch
So let’s try to be awesome, a little more awesome
For him
I don’t believe that man is evil
But I believe that life’s unfair
I want to tell you that I love you
But you’re no longer there
And I know I’ll never bring you back
But I hope we all can make a pact
To try to be awesome, a little more awesome
For him
I don’t believe in heaven or whatever
But I believe that we can live forever
So whenever I smile or offer some help
If I’m good to another or good to myself
Then there’s a positive feeling you can’t kill with guns
And you live on
You live on
You live on and on and on
You live on
You live on and on and on
So whenever we smile or offer some help
When we’re good to each other and good to ourselves
And we try to be awesome, a little more awesome
And though we have lost him, his impact’s beyond him
So try to be awesome, a little more awesome
Cuz you live on
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Matt Wixson Ferndale, Michigan
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