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Happy and You Know It

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if you're happy and you know it why take the train out of this town? why not just fester and get your bearings and love your partner and settle down? if you're happy - not unhappy - where's the smile we deserve? we deserve it 'cause you owe us 'cause you're happy or aren't you sure? if you're happy and you know it clap your hands quit your job kick those shoes off - get a mistress! you deserve it, you happy dog. if you're happy and you know it, why take the train out of this town? why not just fester and get your bearings and love your partner and settle down?
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When I wake up, I get nervous, and then I start the day. When I wake up, there's no answer - no instant, pressing reason - no good to be alive I might get scared again.
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Shoe in the dust of your favorite dugout I'm trying hard just to be myself. Message to the world When you're supposed to just do one thing Economy of excess on my route So if I haven't found a coffee table yet, remind me I can fall in love when I'm rich. You laugh at me and I smile and I look down I've never had to really, actually do this Gifts abound at all times when I'm patient And it's a mystery why, but I always misplace em So if I'm still sorting through all my old contacts, remind me I can fall in love when I'm rich. Wallpaper of life: the reason I want anything I ever wanted The reason I still read: the reason I want anything I ever wanted Just as far as I see: the reason I want anything I ever wanted Just as far as you'll show me. Do you plan for a junk drawer or does it just happen? Is the time I come home in the hand of god? Laughing out loud by myself on the sidewalk: remind me I can fall in love when I'm rich.
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When I call you both ways What am I holding now? When I carry both our weight What am I holding now? Dirty old me, I got washed From my head to my feet When we first met: New life every week Once in a while I stop walking quietly But I think we'll buy your ticket now Go to college, thank me sometime What am I holding now? Try to squeeze in through a turbine, What am I holding now? Obsessive intent - I mean sure, I guess I tried my best, Whatever that means - Just a way to put the topic to rest Another thought Dangling from the side of my head But I think we're gonna need a cart Floating backwards in outer space - What am I holding now? Moments I know I'll erase What am I holding now? Sitting still in the car In the driveway by myself Mouth opened up I forget why I wanted help Beautiful door stuck by the basement shelf But I think the oven's on, and the crossword isn't done, and the weather's changed a ton - What am I holding now? What are we holding now?
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I'm not laying down yet I'm not laying down anymore It's been years inside the basement Waking up where I forgot I'm not laying down I'm gonna touch the top of it I can see you can see my notebook Used to be I couldn't handle it But when you're actually alive Pulsing electrical hive All you know is you're not laying down Every time I check my phone in the bathroom Every time I scan 'cause I'm in a pinch There's some hate inside my eyes Is there still me inside my spine? Another moment, I'm not laying down Used to say 'I love you' every day, Used to think that I meant it. Wasn't sure. Sometimes you look behind you, Some things you wish that you were... But I can defeat Anything I hurt for.
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First Blood 04:18
When you're waiting on that pause in the parking lot: I'll be here for you Nobody's ever gonna tie your shoes again, but I'll be here for you When you draw first blood you'll see the light. Kick things into overdrive, you'll see the light. When you're not sure if anyone can hear, I'll be in the closet. When every other moment turns to fear, I'll take the space in your chair. When you finally step onto the big stage, you'll see the light. Kick things into overdrive, you'll see the light. When the lead-in checklist is finally complete, you will see me. I was only walking to my car when I got a surprise text put the groceries in and shut the door and laughed 'til I was dead
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Fast Track 03:17
Show your teeth when you start to laugh Haven't seen em since my last time We had a plan that we were gonna see through, any way was a way to make believe Fast track to New Orleans Fast track to the biker week Fast track to Hollywood to live a life that was fresh and okay and good. Congratulations on accomplishments When we were young it didn't bite like this So sentimental with adoring crowds, I think I know you the best but there's so many doubts Fast track to the boogeyman Fast track to touching my hand Fast track to Emmett Square, I had to fill the tank twice just to get up there. Fast track / when I wanna die, Fast track / your legs way up high, Fast track / away from all of that, You think you know where to go So you start to pack I wish I took the fast track out of love with you
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Safe 03:29
Hidden where I'd never think to look Important only once I turn around You can tag me by the ankle: hooked Do I still belong in this town? When my keys catch the stitching on your blouse: Important only once I turn around A simple choice we thought belonged to us, But I just wanna feel safe now I admit, I might've clipped you once today I'm sorry but I couldn't turn around A simple product of time in space But I can barely see the skyline now And I just wanna feel safe now When I'm feeling bad, text from my dad - don't expect too much - but today he asked, in a blazing, token moment, 'where does the desire come from?'
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Take me by the hand - I'm spinning out on geometric plans But wait a second, man - I might be fine. Spend the night alone Even though I'm with so many people I know What's with the sudden blow? I might be fine, but I might be losing my mind. There's no mode of operation for that seesaw in that mind but the stars have been above you this whole time and the streets have been under you this whole time and love is all around you if you just try.
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Sun comes up outside my door but I don't notice anymore something's hanging on your wall dirty piece of poster board ooh wee not playing games with me - ooh wee that's just the light. Making plans that don't feel wrong you can be my perfect song searching for the afterglow I can't be alone too long ooh wee it isn't hard to see ooh wee when you're around. Beauty is as beauty does get plugged in and out because 'somewhat difficult' is true but don't you feel the same way, too? ooh wee we're playing make-believe ooh wee I should have lied

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Recorded at home in Seattle in 2017.

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released November 16, 2017

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