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Tommy and Matti

by Matt Collaborate

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Recorded October 2020.
Matthew Myers: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Midi Drums
My Grandfathers Yamaha PSR-270 Keyboard and
Tongue slit Timbre Drum.

In memory of my Grandparents
Tommy 3.20.35 - 9.26.16
Matti 2.3.35 - 1.7.20

lyrics

It's always after they are gone
we grasp a photograph
In Memory but not Forgotten
It's always after they are gone
we learn things about them we didn't know
when they were young

You could of gone to Juilliard
Your vicious Old Man
man, he really seemed like he was a bastard
He took the money from your hand
he said "Forget about it" and walked away
That's what you told me

You made a sacrifice
didn't get what you want
you went to start a Family
so they could have a better life
You know I know that poker face
as you laid on that bed
as you look at your Family
and you wink and wave you're fine

I'll never know that sacrifice
I always get what I want
I'll probably never have a family
because I'm such a selfish fuck
60 years with your wife
gave up piano and the drums
I won't have Grandchildren by my side
in the end

I'm glad I got to say goodbye
He took a photograph in memory
but not forgotten
It was our final Christmas night
with all the family
the background played Frank Sinatra

A few weeks later you were gone
I hope that maybe somewhere
you're in another form with Tom
Wish I believed in an Afterlife
But I'll keep all these memories
and your soul alive

Now that all your pains gone
you will finally get to rest
Why do we lose everyone?
is this some kind of test?

We looked all over for her grave
We found her cemetery plot
We buried you with your mother
We knew that's what you wanted

It's not the same without you here
who's gonna tell us the truth?
You brought together the Family
there's just no one like you

I will always miss you both
I'll keep you close to my heart
I'll remember all that you taught me
Nothings thicker than blood.

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released January 7, 2021
Movie Quote: Marlin Brando - The Godfather 1972

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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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