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I Wonder If They're Happy

by Turnspit

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1.
Human Music 02:56
It started simple. We all waited our turn. As the night grinds out a bevel, the lines begin to blur. Take the microphone. Read the words. Take a taxi home. Sleep steady and sure. It wasn’t always like this. It wasn’t always fun. But the ones I love the most, when I tarry push me on. We left the engine running while we talked about the bands we loved, and what we miss the most in those that make themselves heard. The history of the culture wars, the hidden meaning of a word. How we take care of ourselves and try to understand the world. It wasn’t always like this. It wasn’t always fun. But the ones I love the most,when I tarry push me on. I am happier now with the things that I have. I am aware of my privilege. I won’t be the spoiled child. I will do what I can with these hands. The ones I love most, when I tarry, push me on. In a bin, I found the record that I had mentioned. Took it home, dropped the needle and sung along.
2.
Worthless 04:06
This is a song about the place where I first grew up Just over the bridge on Harlem Everyday I'd wait as he walked home from the train To play outside before dinner I'd wake up and head down to the raspberry bush Enamored by the thought I could grow something I'd climb the tree with the stump that'd been split in half And the creepy crawlies living inside Life was so simple I was so innocent It's time to move on 7127 that's the place where my grandfather died My sister broke her arm, my dad got blackout drunk It's the place where I started my life and learned to survive I'd make my way down the alley weaving between the weeds Like a maze to get that gas station candy Then they tore it down and built it back up And I can only walk there in a straight line My gran, she lived alone for a while Trapped by the spoils of her body and mind And she's announced she's on her way out With pills at the ready by her bedside Now life's not so simple And I'm far from innocent It's time to move on 7127 that's the place where my grandfather died My uncle crashed the car, my mom took me for walks Around the fountain almost every night I moved back my freshman year And almost everything had changed I was the one walking home from the train And no one was there to play 7127 that's the place where my grandfather died And now, I know, it's time to say goodbye To that piece of my life And I'm not ready
3.
Lamplighters 04:12
You've got that look on your face. The one that I can't read. I could ask, and I sometimes do. But this isn't about me. All our streetlights flicker on. All our dusks, they sting. All our eyes can narrow. All our throats, they sing. These streets, they all look different. Alleys look the same. Gutters all drain water, though they're fed by different rains. I'm listening. No one sees themselves the villain. Those actions come from pain. Let out the tension in your shoulders as you fidget with your frame. Someone's crying in the corner. Someone's laughing at the bar. All our angels, huddled, crouching, tearing at our hearts. These streets, they all look different. Alleys look the same. Gutters all drain water, though they're fed by different rains. I'm listening. Slow fighter. Lamplighter. Are you listening? Ink writer. All-nighter. Are you listening? There’s always someone hurting more than you. These streets, they all look different. Alleys look the same. Gutters all drain water, though they’re fed by different rains. I’m listening.
4.
I feel sick, like I’m gonna puke Because I’m so scared I’m gonna ruin What I have with you Maybe I’ll drink too much or maybe I’ll seem too insane But I swear I’m not crazy, it just runs in my family But I’ve got my insecurities I left the bar with him tonight hoping you’d pick me up on the way Time was running out fast, I don’t wanna be a drag So I’m sleeping here all alone With a pit in my stomach, and a familiar lump in my throat I’m in one of those moods where I don’t wanna see you Coz I hate myself too much Like if I really loved you, I’d spare you my suffering Just quit while you’re ahead and I’ll learn to be Miserable instead I get it from my mom, always faking a smile when something’s wrong Used to taking care of everyone else So when it’s me I push you away Then I feel worse, you deserve someone better than me But I’m gonna be selfish but I can’t help it I love you so much Sometimes I wonder, if you feel as broken as me Then I hear the upstairs neighbors fucking again And I wonder if they’re happy

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released December 11, 2015

Vocals & Guitar: Gillian McGhee
Vocals & Guitar: Jason Swearingen
Bass & Vocals: Jason Duarte
Drums: Dan Tinkler

Produced by Dan Tinkler in November 2015.
The drums were recorded at Atlas Studios with assistance by Eddy Rodriguez.
Bob Kessler played the harmonica on "Lamplighters".

Extra thanks to Kyle Manning.

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