1. |
Backseat Driver
04:29
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(Chorus)
I feel my body getting colder
Looks like I’m never getting sober
I can’t slow down til the brake lights fade away
Heaven knows tomorrow there’ll be hell to pay
V1:
So I bow my worried head
And inhale the night’s prescription
Then eyes begin to water
Guess we’re having too much fun
The hand of my moral compass
Slowly bends until it breaks
Let it wash away
My honesty
I hear you laughing in the distance now
Maybe I’m paranoid
A wreck, by all accounts
I tried so hard not to get lost in the sound
Now I’m trapped here in the backseat
And hell is where we’re bound
(Chorus)
V2:
Am I blinded by my impulses
Or are we both blind from yours
Will they find me unresponsive
Lying on the hardwood floor
I’ll have one last cigarette
Then watch the ashes turn to dust
Let it wash away
What’s left of me
She hears me pacing in the distance now
Stop signs and traffic lights could never slow us down
Feels like I’m lost and now I’ll never be found
Now I’m trapped here in the backseat
And hell is where we’re bound
Breakdown:
There are no excuses to make anymore
I lost my way
And led that demon through the open door
Devil on my shoulder
The voice inside my head
Are we having fun yet?
Bridge:
I guess you had your own agenda
Not sure exactly what that means for me
I can’t slow down til it all fades away
This ain’t how it’s supposed to be
This same old story that we all hate to tell
Did the devil grant your wish?
Or did you drown in the well?
I’m so tired of feeling nothing
Let me speak for myself
Oh, heaven knows…
Oh, heaven knows…
(Chorus)
Breakdown:
I will make no excuses
I’ll tell you no more lies
I made this bed in which I cannot sleep tonight
It’s finally over
The car begins to slow
I’d still rather die than feel alone.
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2. |
Patron Saint
05:28
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Intro:
Well I was walking through the valley of the shadow of death
I swear to god, I felt so high that I got lost in my head
So long
The vultures started circling
They’ve been telling people stories ‘bout the end of my days
I’m screaming “catch me if you can, come and lead me astray”
What’s the score?
We both know
That I never wanted to desert you
I’d sooner take my life than ever try to hurt you, love
But this town had a story to tell
Long before the streets ate me alive
Tell me why you feel the need to view the world so black and white
Are you justified?
These streets are filled with everything
From nameless broken hearts to broken dreams
And they call me the thief
(x4)
They’ve been watching
They see every move you make
The tables have turned
We’ve arrived at the gates of unknown
So far from home
But tonight, we do not show restraint
God forbid we should bend at the knee
The worst part of you is the bastard in me
We all know what’s right
We know when to follow
We all take a side
But can’t erase the sorrow
It’s the price we pay
For living on display
That’s what they waited for
That’s what they waited for
That’s what they came to see
Chorus:
Holy Ghost, did your water turn to wine?
Did you lose something?
Or were you only borrowing my time?
Do you still believe that all those things you’ve said deserve such blind accord?
You’ll see
They’ll hold you high, then let you fall
V2:
Don’t blink now
They’re right behind the door
The patron saint of socialites is begging for support
Are you saved?
Or have you slaved
For some type of salvation?
We got lost on the way
It’s the price we pay
For living on display
(Chorus)
Is this what you want?
Is this what you came for?
When it’s all said and done
Did you get what you prayed for?
Have you got something to say?
Another round for all the pain
Passing red flags on the way
I hear them call
But they don’t know my name
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3. |
One Eye Open
05:37
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Verse 1:
Every time I think we’ve finally reached the bottom
I swear it feels just like the floor starts caving in
I’ve always been a decent man but friend, you know as well as I do That the time for decency has reached an end.
And I’m certain at the end of this, they’ll strap me to a chair
Please believe me when I say that I won’t cry.
As the needle hits the vein, they’ll sing a song about the day
That dirty, rotten, lying, no-good motherfucker lost his life
Chorus:
Dear old disaster, sleep with one eye open
Cause I’ve been counting the days and you’re all out of time Party’s over, stand clear
I know that things will never be like before
But I’d settle for a typical day
The television says Olympus has fallen
So at last, let freedom ring
Verse 2:
Let’s go over this again, right from the top, now
One slight of hand to make the world a better place
I never thought it’d come to this but now I’m flirting with the risk Just for a chance to wipe that smile off your face
And I’m certain at the end of this, they’ll tell you I’m insane Please believe me when I say that I don’t mind
Lose the battle, win the war
Big deal, I’ve heard it all before
So if you’re thinking you can stop me then just go ahead and try
Well all the king’s horses and all the king’s men Can deny human rights with the stroke of a pen This is an act of resistance, a means to an end One last chance to slow our descent
(Chorus)
Bridge:
It takes three minutes to get from the hotel to where the black car’s waiting
It takes three minutes to get from the hotel to where the black car’s waiting
Five
The lights flash and flood through the doorway
Four
As planned he now stands here before me
Three, two
No more time for having second thoughts
Verse 3:
Now I’m trying to get away from all the cops now
Adrenaline now courses freely through my veins
It won’t be long until I’m found
“Hands up, we’ve got the place surrounded”
Drop the gun and do exactly what they say
And I’m certain at the end of this, they’ll beat me til I’m numb Please believe me when I say that I won’t break
As they strap me to the chair, I’ll sit and smile from ear to ear My contribution to the cause will not be something they can take
(Chorus)
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4. |
Levantate
06:45
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V1:
Well I don’t wanna be the one
To have to tell you everything’s alright
When everything’s so wrong
But I’m not gonna lie to you
And tell you you’re the only one who’s ever felt this way
I’m just asking you to stay
Oh misfortune, she moves like a whisper
Although patient in her nature, she took your faith the day you kissed her
Here we stand
You’ve got your life on the line
It’s never easy
But you just have to give it some time
Chorus:
We build it up and then it all falls down
I’ve come to find it’s just the way of the world
But I’m not gonna let you slip away
It’s not worth giving up the life you’ve made
This isn’t your escape
V2:
Well I know you don’t wanna listen
The empty bottle’s gone right to your head
The way it’s done before
But I just wish you’d open up your eyes
And see the damage that you’ve done
To yourself, to your woman, to your son
Oh misfortune, she moves like a whisper
Though abrasive in her nature, it always proves hard to resist her
Here we stand
You’ve got a pistol to your head
It won’t be easy
But I swear to you I meant the words I said
(Chorus)
I’m not saying things’ll be the way they were back then
Just believe me when I say that it won’t always be this bad
Don’t tell me it’s far too gone
Don’t you tell me it’s been too long
I think it’s time to stand
(Chorus x2)
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Young Costello San Antonio, Texas
Forming in March of 2012, Young Costello are quickly making a name for themselves. With a sound rooted in ska, reggae and punk, this seven-piece ensemble clearly has good things in store. With extremely diverse musical backgrounds respective to each member, YC has a way of designing intricate song structures, while still managing to incorporate the tastefulness that embodies reggae and ska music. ... more
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