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Narcissist (Acoustic)
04:52
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I’ve barely seen anybody,
hiding in this pocket of the city.
Way down in Lower Moyamensing,
cooped up in this room, I’m singing.
I’ve gotta really stop complaining
about all my troubles with women.
I’ve alienated all my friends.
I made a mistake, means to an end.
I sit here and wait for you to come to my bed,
And they never stay and I never see them again.
I have wasted so much time,
an endless search that I can’t find.
I’ve been chasing ghosts
and furthermore, I am the most
braggadocios narcissist
on this East Coast.
I got all my Karma this year
for all that I had done.
Successful, I’m the best at
pushing away everyone.
I’ve gotta criticize myself
and stop talking shit on everyone else.
It’s the next step in my journey of self-help,
cutting out the toxic people before I got to hell.
I'm gonna wake up I’m gonna wake up today
and try to be the be a better person.
So much stupid shit I said,
when I was stuck in my head.
I’ve got a devil on my shoulder,
but I am getting older.
I’ve gotta own up to all the things I’ve done.
What does it mean to be a man
when you hurt everyone?
I’ve barely seen anybody.
I just want familiar voice to comfort me.
I haven’t seen you in a minute.
I’ve gotta to let people finish what they say.
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2. |
Bluebird (Acoustic)
04:15
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Sometimes I’m soft and sweet,
ashamed at my polarity and
tender like a roast.
Sometimes this bluebird sings,
leaves it’s cage to say some things and
disappears like a ghost.
Always bad at expressing
what I really want to say and
that’s why I have to sing.
Give me a melody,
chord progression, and you’ll see and
I’ll tell you something.
What do you really want to know?
There are some things I shouldn’t show.
I keep all of it inside.
I’m sorry, but I have to hide.
It’s just that feeling vulnerable,
makes me feel oh, so terrible.
Sometimes you're soft and sweet,
sweet just like a summer treat and
tender with your touch.
Sometimes I idealize
and I am terrified that
I’ll love you too much.
What do you really want to know?
There are some things, baby, that I shouldn’t show.
It takes me a lot of time
for me to say what’s on my mind.
I’d much rather write it down.
I’d much rather sing it out.
This is how i’ve always been.
Sometimes I keep all of it in.
I know it’s hard for you, too.
What happened to me, happened to you.
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3. |
We Can Watch Movies
02:34
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Do you remember Winona Ryder in the 90’s in Heathers?
or what about Audrey Hepburn
and what she plays in Funny Face?
You look like Winona Ryder in the 90’s in Heathers,
or what about Audrey Hepburn?
Can I come to your place?
I know that I can be a bastard.
But I like it when we're together.
Can you forgive me for what I’ve done?
Can you forgive me Gretchen?
I know that you hate Woody Allen,
you have to admit he does have talent,
And I like when we talk about films that we think are great.
And I like to hear you talk,
the way you smile and you walk.
I could talk to you forever,
Will you just come over?
Please don’t hate me,
And please don’t berate me.
I like you more than just your looks,
when we talk about music and books.
I love the way you look into my eyes,
intensity and passion are behind.
I want to be in your arms.
I’m sorry that I did you harm.
I know that this is kind of lame,
but I think we like the same things.
I can lay in your bed all day.
We can watch movies,
what do you say?
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"Did you get my invitation?
I want you to be a groomsman" he said
"Congratulations to you both.
I’ll wear the suit and I’ll wear the rose, attached."
"Did you hear that she’s pregnant?
Are you going to the wedding?" They asked.
"Is this what happens in your late twenties?
I’m barely ready for 30," I said.
"I can’t promise I won’t get too drunk.
No I’m not bringing anyone,
I’m just gonna have fun on my own, alone."
All my friends are buying houses,
moving to the suburbs with their spouses.
I can’t even keep a girlfriend.
And I know it’s my own fault,
my whole life has been unstable.
What happened to all my friends?
They say there’s a one for everyone.
I think it’s a myth.
"I’m sorry I’m late to your party,
being the 10th wheel isn’t fun.
I was busy playing guitar in my town home, alone."
Pretty soon I’m turning 30,
everyone’s telling me what I’m supposed to be.
Am I supposed to be like all my friends?
I can see them talking in bed:
"What seems to be wrong with Matt?
What ever happened to him?"
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Matt Collaborate Evesham Township, New Jersey
A solo project where I do a lot of covers, and originals that I write or collaborate with people.
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