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1.
Afterward 03:16
get me on the road cause I don't wanna be here anymore on this floor my empathy is closed as all these people push me out the door don't touch me cause I'm leavin' gladly keep it to yourself I don't wanna be inside your hell keep me on your shelf cause I don't wanna be read by you let me collect my dust you know I'm good enough so let me collect my dust you push me around like it's good for you then you let me in like I'm learning somethin' I feel sorry for you, but it's all I can do feellin' sorry for you when you don't want me to
2.
come around again my friend I wanna see you before the end frame by frame in front of me you've documented how we see we'll catch up soon until then I'm workin' under the moon guess I couldn't catch my plane work's been hard on this terrain puttin' money in the bank feelin' like my mind's gone blank we'll catch up soon you are my brother through and through I love you dawg you've been a light through the fog you crack me up you chew me out when I am wrong you have my heart you are my brother through and through we'll catch up soon
3.
she asks a question and I don't wanna answer cause if I answer I won't get to dance with her baby, baby, baby I want to spin around in circles with you but I can't cause our beliefs are different can't you see you wanna "be free" and I've got everything I need I won't even try to pretend we hold the same truths that's my responsibility to you she puts on the pressure but I already left her she finds someone better and gets mad cause I don't miss her well baby, baby, baby I wanted to get all depressed over you but I can't (Chorus) cause I ain't gonna lie to you you say that I'm full of holes when I already fell through yours you say that I'm full of holes when I already fell through yours the world says I'm full of holes when I already fell through theirs (Chorus) cause I don't wanna lie to you you probably wish I would but I won't you probably wish I could but I can't
4.
the dust and the black the click and the clack words that I should be holdin' back for once in my life I'm sad I can write cause if I could not I would say this tonight with a sonic boom a tone of voice drenched in truth over the noise but instead I wait til' I get home to write it down in an online "note" I try to relax but I keep coming back Oh, the things I should say when we're face to face Oh, the things that I wanna say but just can't make plain
5.
The Strength 04:44
we walked through them windy woods with our sacks full of diamonds six weeks of running from the chase the pigs and the lions so we sat under that red oak and talked about the things we had wanted when we were dead broke when hope was in a sling as the sun began to set I reached out and took her hand so small and soft within my grip with cuts and bruises from the land I said we should get a ranch that we could call a home she laughed and asked me for a dance in a sweet as honey tone in the night there came The Strength with glowing golden eyes and with a roar He came to speak amongst our screams and cries "Drop your bags and follow me," He said but only one of us went on as I followed I looked back with dread to see that she'd already gone I asked The Strength, "Why do the things we want come and go so fast?" He said, "My boy, because the things you want aren't made to last."
6.
Stolen Lies 05:13
what is this? you're running like a bat outta hell lost your wings and boy you've lost them well nothing left to see with swollen eyes retrace steps you left with stolen lies (who?) what is this? a breakthrough in the case false alarm, just a pretty face your walls come up, the music dies down she's walking past, but you can't hear the sound now I know you've lost your mind if you don't think you can find what you were made to find
7.
Guide 05:49
let it come to you when you don't feel alright let your heart air out the stench that's in your mind bad memories keep comin' back to me today I went outside saw the beauty in the light saw the wind speak through her hair through the windows of the air let it comfort you when the waste hits the fan let your heart cry out for a taste of the plan how did I end up here? what brought me through the shadows through the mist to a wonder such as this? who? who is guiding me?
8.
diamond bullet holes markings on the trees friends and family can't be close with me standing in the leaves I can watch them grow but I can't understand, at least that's what they let me know I will never catch up always a little bulb I've lost all connection to diamond bullet holes when I grow taller too a difference it won't make I'll still be seen as small made easy still to break no matter what I bear in big leaves and fruit sweet smelling air or strength in my roots the truth is I don't care I've been this way too long I've always been a freak singin' silly songs I understand my place always a little bulb looking at the face of diamond bullet holes
9.
pulse, the pulse is beating out the logic in the sound I've yet to feel that pull she, yeah she is breaking me but how can it be she when she don't come around? oh, is there something I haven't seen that's coming over me? over me heart, my heart is beating hard and heart will take me far but soul will be my end my tongue, my tongue is often burning but lately I've been learning to let the silence in oh, is there something I've yet to say that could make this go away? is there something I've yet to bring that could help me take a swing? take a swing oh, is there something I've yet to learn that could help me take a turn? oh, is there someone I have yet to meet that could help me rest my feet?
10.
this faith is a fire in the ice of a liar cause I've been cold I've been wrong not stoppin' it just playin' along melt away my grave mistakes melt away my evil ways watch it run down the hill peace, be still peace, be still I am not a wandering star searching space for some other place I am not a grumblin' ghost speaking pride, disappeared, without a trace melt away my selfish hate melt away my lonely fate watch it run down the hill peace, be still peace, be still now this valley full of water all our pain melted together leavin' an ocean to sail over be my Captain take me home now this valley full of questions all my passions become my lessons leavin' an ocean to sail over be my Captain take me home take me home the long way home
11.
Sea Breeze 03:43
over the ocean, through the wind leavin' behind all my crooked sins the thunder has stopped rumblin' the flashes burnt out the sun rays collidin' with the smile in my mouth the sea breeze in the sails the sea breeze tells a tale of the kingdom across the ocean and the long blue trail doubt was my anchor, but I cut her off now I am no longer stuck at the docks just flowin' and growin', this life is all I know though troubles may taunt me at least I've somewhere to go I've tried to see it, but I can't comprehend the beauty on the horizon when I finally reach my end for now I'm just tryin' to keep this afloat whether livin' or dyin' I ain't sinkin' this boat
12.
I see it comin' comin' through the clouds I see it fallin' stickin' to the ground I wish I was holdin' somebody's hand cause when I am sleepin' I dream that I am it's Christmas time again it's Christmas time and all I want is to be your man baby, I need you I wish upon a star that one day I'll meet you wherever you are it's Christmas time again it's Christmas time and all I want is to be your man
13.
Not Yet 03:43
it looks so good to take but there's something wrong cause it's been so long with so much at stake every instinct stops feel your shoulders drop time to risk it all or feel the after-burn what is my reserve? I'm forgetting what it's worth to walk away from her when I can't be sure something holds me back somehow I can't react so here, I watch it pass I feel the after-burn I feel it I'm not afraid to fold it all when it's not good enough to call cause I'd rather take a beating than give up on all the meaning I'm not afraid to let this go and hear everyone say I choked cause if there's anything I've learned it's that you should wait to take your turn and feel the after-burn

about

All tracks recorded by Chris Atkins.
All tracks recorded live at The Short House, except track 12, which was recorded on cassette elsewhere.

All tracks recorded with one microphone, except for track 3, which was recorded with 2 mics.

credits

released April 22, 2012

All songs written and performed by Chris Atkins.
Zach Short played Cajon.
Ryan McKeever played Harmonica, Egg Shaker, and light Drums.

Thank You's:
Jesus Christ
Mom and Dad
Kimiko, Rob, and their families
Zach Short
Cody Bailey and Tyler Moore
Ryan McKeever
Cole Evans
Danny Sabra
Mike Harvat
All of the Chris the Whale supporters
Winston Jazz Routine (RIP)
Nathan Phillips
The Benson Grind (RIP)
Cafe 110
Hogwarts
Bartlett (RIP)
White Collar Mercy (RIP)
Nifty 250 (RIP)
The Perfect Paradox (RIP)
Eustace (RIP)
Hercules (RIP)
Cymbal Rush (RIP)
Calamity & Jane (RIP)
Skypiper
Everyday/Everynight
J.R.R. Tolkien
J.K. Rowling
John Williams
Steven Spielberg
Peter Jackson
The Neverending Story
Emma Watson
Anna Kendrick
Aubrey Plaza
Oliver Wood
Harry, Ron, and Hermione
Hockey
Sidney Crosby
USAF
Diet Coke
Water... lots of water
The Old Market
Lina's (Mexican Restaurant)
Wal-Mart
CD Tradepost
Sol's
Dietze
Fruity Pebbles
Fender
Parks and Recreation (TV Show)
Freaks and Geeks (TV Show)
The Office (TV Show)
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy IX
Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Zelda: Windwaker
Halo 2
Starcraft
Obi-Wan Kenobi

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