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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
04:28
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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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When I'm Rich
03:28
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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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What Am I Holding
04:03
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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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Not Laying Down
03:24
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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
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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
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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
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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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I Might Be Fine
04:10
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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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I Should Have Lied
04:03
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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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