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All the words you said kept it alive 'til it was dead
All the truths and lies given away by that look in your eyes
But I'm at the end of my road and I still don't know what I'm lookin' for
Burn all of the time, gave what you gave, sent it away
Just be here today, don't let them loosen your grip on the reigns
But I'm at the end of my road and I still don't know what I'm lookin' for
All the dates and times, boxes you opened 'til you could go in
Could there be a guide missin' from my life who knows all the steps
But I'm at the end of my road and I still don't know what I'm lookin' for
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Don't read the headlines no americana left
It went to the shitter when we put it to the test
When you come home you will not say you're on your own
I guess you believe it even though you know it's wrong
But I can and will be my own man
Please will you help me understand
I can and will be my own man
If I can
Don't blame the people 'cause they're all just animals
They make your fortune while you take away their homes
And though there's nothin' left to keep you on your feet
Won't you believe it even though it can't be seen
But I can and will be my own man
Please will you help me understand
I can and will be my own man
If I can
Suit you up with a gun and a knife and then they leave you on your own
Steal your name, put a price on your head "kid, do it for your home"
We were not the first ones here but the kids don't need to know
Just sit back and ride the wave on a mortgage that they own (just do it)
Everyone around you getting thrown into a pile
Everything around you, throw it in the fire
Things would be much better if we were all the same
But everyone around you is just another person living
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I finally got my medal, I had to give it to myself
And it must have always been there, but it was way too hard to tell
I won't attempt to use it, it's not a tool for me to use
I'll keep it in my pocket, 'til I can give it back to you
Now I ain't no professor, so I can't tell you much
But what I thought was freein', was just another crutch
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You have changed but that might be a good thing
Little girl is so complicated oh just like before
Keepin' everybody well inside her gaze
Leavin' everybody sayin'
I can't wait that long now
You have changed but that might be a good thing
What you're doin' is none of our concern unless you go away
He'll be on the ladder for a few more days
You could hear the others sayin'
I can't wait that long now
I won't say it, she's made out of wood
Every day she lays in the sun because
She's got it all, she's made out of wood
You have changed and that might be a good thing
Little girl, talkin' like a stranger to her closest friends
"I could be a leader" oh but this time it's,
Easier to see 'cause
I see the top of the street, yeah I do
And I'm never alone now
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Out in the woods no one ever could see
Over the ridge there's a circle of trees
They'll never find it under the leaves
I can show you if you go there with me
I guess you noticed the way I looked at you
The way I hold my eyes across the room
If you're thinkin' what I'm thinkin too
You'll give me clues
I never really figured out what to say
I wrote it up, then I threw it away
But anywhere could be a dangerous place
When I'm alone with you
How could I look at your face, Grace?
What are the rules to engage?
How to begin to explain your phase
I don't want names, I just want your face
I never really figured out what to say
I wrote it up, then I threw it away
But anywhere could be a dangerous place
When I'm alone with you
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Hurry up, bell's ringin'
It won't ring forever
Go inside, they're cookin'
Take a seat, good lookin'
Several people that you learn to like
Certain people that we're always taught to hate
Several people that you used to know
Who leave without a trace
Take a walk this evening
We can talk forever
Come inside, we're drinkin'
Tell me what you're thinkin'
Several people that you learn to like
From groups of people that we're always taught to hate
Several people that you want to know,
If it's not too late
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Had all this time but then you gave it away
You want me to stay but I've got nothing to say
I'm not really sure if I'm doin' okay
Sick of living in the ash tray
Please don't deceive me, I've gotta know now
Is there a future for us in this town?
I'm givin' it all that I got, but it don't matter
I've given it all that I got, but I don't feel better
And everyone around is sayin' just go with the flow
Dylan take your chances, 'cause you never know
Well we'll see
Had all this time and then you gave it away
What's the point in tryin' if I don't think I can?
Nothing leaves you feelin' sour like yesterday's food
I'll try to do my best for you, it's no skin off of me
Everybody's in the war, everybody's in the way
I was keepin' her safe
'Cause everyone around is sayin "this is how it's gonna be now"
Dylan take your chances, 'cause you never know
Oh you never know I guess
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And I'm sittin' on the hill
Wishin' you were here with me
I can't save you from the ground
But I'm wishin' you were here with me
And I'll never forget
The days when we were young and free
But you deserve to rest
Guess it's time to leave you be
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SPECIAL THANKS Dad, Mom, Liv, Sawyer, Alice, Maddy, Evan, Jake, Mikey, Brett, Trixie, and YOU as well!
In loving memory of Willard Gerding (1925-2019)
released November 27, 2020
All sounds and instruments recorded by Dylan Gerding at Wilmington Beach in Fall 2020
