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Not Gonna Get It
03:42
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When I was a little one
Only four or five
My mother sat me down and rolled her eyes
She said son you’re just too smart
For your own good
You’ll always have a problem
Being misunderstood
When I was a medium
Shy of five feel tall
My father took me out to toss the ball
He said son you’re just too soft
For this world
You might as well start dressing like a girl
‘Cause not everybody’s gonna get it
No no no
When I was an inbetween
My brother said to me
You’ve got to close your eyes sometimes to see
Here
Just put this paper under your tongue
You’ll never have another chance
To be this young and dumb
They’re not gonna get it
No no no
And they’re never gonna let you forget it
Looking straight ahead
Is hard to do with eyes rolled back into your head
And narrow is the way
Don’t try to make sense
You can’t rely on happy accidents
To make it through another day
‘Cause not everybody’s gonna get it
No no no
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2. |
Illusions
04:22
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Illusions
It’s in the way you smile
But I haven’t seen you smile
Recently
Disguises
All that you see are eyes
But I could use some lips
And some teeth
Another lovely day
To sit alone and bend and sway
The sky falls
And the earth rises up
We’re running out of room
Feel the trembles move the ground under your feet
Don’t worry
It’ll be over soon
Another lovely day
To sit alone and bend and sway
Just open up your heart
See what’s left inside
A clean and well lit place
There’s no room to hide
The stars fall
And the birds take flight
They’re not the smartest
But they’re doing it right
You see Venus she’s sitting low in the sky
But I’m not empty by the by
Another lovely day
To sit alone and bend and sway
Just open up your heart
See what’s left inside
A clean and well lit place
There’s no room to hide
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3. |
Cruel Surprises
04:51
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It’s the beginning of the end
But have you got the means to pretend
It’s gonna be just how it was
It’s time to realize
That half of what you are
Is half of what you are
It was an ordinary day
But then you turn around
And everything has changed
Always complaining
These words are all the same
Should be more careful
If you ever plan to wish again
There’s no such thing as
Ordinary days
Always new surprises hiding
In your dna
Hands off the wheel as we’re rolling round the bend
Running out of time to pretend
Time to give up looking for someone to be
Cause it’ll never be enough
And when you’re thinking
I’ve got him by the tail
Just let go
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4. |
Xmas Morning
04:02
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I don’t know what’s happening
But suddenly this town seems kind of evil
Waking up on Christmas morning
After all the paper has been torn
We can only hope the horror
Burns off like the morning fog in April
But sometimes it’s tattooed across you
From the day you’re born
Rising up from prescient dreams
To realize that you have not been sleeping
Tell me that you’ve got a better way
To toss the sheets and start your day
Black out all the windows and
Don’t raise your lids until the coffees beeping
Repeat your favorite mantra
It’s all gonna be ok
Pull down the shades
Nail down the sash
I’ll put a record on
Oh what a future
There’s no time to write a happy song
No
What if you could do it all again
Would you skip out on the comfy easy for more time with friends
Would you go a little further away
Move a little further away
Middle of the day
The pictures slipping through your fingers
Knuckle down there’s surely
Many different ways to get it out
Rearrange the outcome
But the process has been wrong from the beginning
The sun is setting and my mood is going south
Hold your chin up right
Saddle up it’s time to get along
Lace your boots up tight
Someone’s out there writing happy songs
Oh
What if you could do it all again
Would you skip out on the comfy easy for more time with friends
Would you go a little further away
Move a little further away
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5. |
Walk by the Lake
04:04
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What do you want to do today
We could take a walk down by the lake
We could try and mend mistakes
Or kill ourselves or frost a cake
Go find a hopeless soul to break
What would you say?
What do you like to do at night
We could go out make some friends
Or speak to god and make amends
Turn on the news and watch the arc of history bend
I’ve got a good feeling about this
Everything’s gonna come up roses
Just smile wide it’s another day
Fingers creeping up
Anxiety is what is up
Shut your mouth and fill your cup with cheer
What do you want to do for real
No it doesn’t matter how you feel
You have to tell the truth this time
I’ve grown so weary of your lines
It’s not all about art and pride and poetry
I’ve got a good feeling about this
Everything’s gonna come up roses
Just smile wide it’s another day
Fingers creeping up
Anxiety is what is up
Shut your mouth and fill your cup with cheer
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6. |
This Tune's a Circle
05:21
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This tune’s a circle
We’re starting at the top
Tell me if you’ve heard this joke before and I swear I’ll stop
If the middle’s not the mean
Then what falls in between
It’s all a game
That you’re meant to lose
It’s all a game you’d better
Put on your running shoes
This tune’s a circle
The second time around
Chin up buttercup
Let’s turn it upside down
There’s a room inside with drinks and things
We’re trying not to drown
All the stories that you tell yourself
Isn’t it such fun
And all the music in your sleep that’ll never see the sun
All the friends have moved away
While you’re sitting here turning grey
This tune’s a circle
We’re coming around the bend
Is this the illustration that you pictured for the end
Your will is close to breaking
You’re far too old to bend
It’s all a game
That you’re meant to lose
It’s all a game but
You can still choose love
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7. |
Magical Thinking
03:27
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Sorry I can’t make it but this
Evening’s looking kinda grim
I’m turning off the radio
The narrative’s been stolen again
It’s cruel and cold
And over far too soon
So meanwhile be bold
The only way to out is through
If that’s the way you feel
Then I won’t come around anymore
You don’t have to worry about my ghost
Knocking at your door
Some may say
We’re better off this way
But I’m not so sure
It used to work but not anymore
Everything you thought you knew was wrong
Don’t get comfortable you won’t be there for long
Everything you want to hear is true
Is magical thinking the best you can do
Everything you want to hear is true
I read the secret three times it told me what to do
Anything you need to feel alive
Cause magical thinking it works every time
It’s been fun but I gotta go away for a while
Gonna dry out in the sun for a bit and try to force a smile
Time is short
And there’s so many things to do
Don’t send the report
I’m sure they’ll know exactly what to do
Everything you wanna hear is true
Just tell me what to think and tell me what to do
Anything you need to feel alive
Cause magical thinking it works every time
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8. |
Can We Get a Smile
04:35
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Absolution may take a while
But come on honeypie now can we get a smile
Waking up you’re half past dead
Can you believe this is the life
The life that you have led
Waking up it’s instant dread
It’s getting harder to relieve
The pressure in my head
Spend all waking hours waiting for the big surprise
A sign a symbol or the devil in a new disguise
Tell me can you feel the crosshairs painted
Right between the eyes
Peace of mind is hard to get
But in the meantime put your poncho on
It’s going to get wet
What a shame there’s no seats left at the dance
All your regret is such a waste of time
You never had a chance
Spend all waking hours waiting for the big surprise
A sign a symbol or the devil in a new disguise
Tell me can you feel the crosshairs painted
Right between the eyes
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9. |
All New to You
03:00
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You wake up every morning
And it’s all new to you
To keep it this way
There’s nothing I won’t do
But I won’t lie and tell you
That it’s always ok
And I’ll try and stay calm
At least for today
You woke up this morning it’s dull and grey
And I can’t remember when it became this way
But your sunlight cracks
Through my cold mind
There’s moments of lightness creeping through the blinds
You rise every morning
With a light in your eyes
It’s all new to you it’s a constant surprise
And every sound you hear is perfect harmony
And every breath of air is as clean as can be
And every instant a brand new memory
And every note an unstolen melody
You woke up this morning
And the world was kissing clean
And every photon was the brightest you’ve ever seen
Every speak of dust floats gentle in your eye
And I could go on but I’m trying not to cry
Let’s go on
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Michelles Chicago, Illinois
Michelles is a band from Chicago, described by Atwood Mag as “pairing MGMT’s psychedelia perfectly with The Smiths’ raw candor and heart-on-sleeve sincerity”. It’s a bit of a stretch to call Michelles a band, as it is the singular vision of Michael Daly, who writes and plays nearly every sound heard on every recording. ... more
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