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Rough

by phoenix ↓

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1.
Hello there, at least you're sober this time. Hand over the keys, like this you can't drive. It's awesome how you twirl me, around. It's awesome how you take me up to burn me, out. Hello there, at least it's over this time. Pull over, like this I said you can't drive. It's awesome how you twirl me around. Really it's awesome how you take me up to burn me, down. It's burning, again and again, you're turning, all alone in your head, concerning, the time that we spend, you taste this, to waste it, and start over again. Hello there, at least it's over, this time.
2.
Come what may, 'Cause they are everywhere, Inside. Please, Don't stay, 'Cause I'll remember you, And you'll remember me. Come in, Be quiet, 'Cause I'm asleep. You should've seen what you've done to you, 'Cause it's all around me, And it's all around you, And it's all waiting to-- Come what may, 'Cause they are everywhere, Inside of me. Please, Don't stay, 'Cause they'll remember you, And they'll dismember me. With beautiful lips, And beautiful eyes, There's beautiful colour in the beautiful sky, There's beautiful meaning in beautiful lies, Why won't you listen to me? It's the damned cold night on the winter's edge and I know, I've been here twice and I've never felt so alone, Your vacant stare in the night, Broken Glass you hold so tight, Your Eyes are wide and reality is sinking, In. 'Cause it's all around me, And it's all around you, And it's all waiting to-- No, it's not for me, And it's not for you, It's not something we choose. It's A-Okay.
3.
It's been awhile since I've been here, Felt the Earth and Breathed the Air, It could take a while but if you still care, Maybe you can meet me here. But didn't you know? Home is where the heart is, But where did that go? You've been kidding yourself, Waiting for the chance to go. Taking after something, But didn't you know? That I'm alright. Can we please take our time? Would it help you find your way if I found mine? And all these words we say we feel? Despite feeling fine, I don't think I've fully healed. But didn't you know? Home is where the heart is, (Home is where it's hardest) But where did that go? You've been kidding yourself. Waiting for the chance to go, And leave it all behind you, But didn't you know? Where did it go now? Where did it go? Where did you go now? Where did you go? And I guess we can't stay, Come just to leave me out, Why does it always go away? When I've finally figured me out? Maybe the sun never sets, If you don't settle for the moon, 'Cause baby I haven't slept yet, 'Cause I've been thinking of you, And the things that we said, When we were chasing after nowhere, Well have we gotten there yet? No. Where do we go now? Where do we go? Where do we go now? Where do we go?
4.
Wounds 02:30
At least we try, I don't have the words, but I think you might-- understand That you and I, what we have is worth it, your stronger light, and your fight to bend 'Cause what's not broken, (perfect) is so worth saving, so let's re-open our Wounds And let our scars cry, out words incredible, and show the world just what we've been through Our Wounds At least we try, I don't have the words, but I think you might-- understand That baby you and I, what we have is perfect, your stronger light, your fight to mend 'Cause what's not broken, is so worth fighting for, so let's re-open our Wounds And let our scars sing, out words incredible, and show the world just who we are ↓
5.
Heroes 07:48
'Cause then she asked for the time, And he said 'When would you like?' She said 'The time of my life', 'Would be fine' So she whispered a lie, 'And I will stay by your side', 'But you should commit', 'Because it's cold tonight' Hello, My name is, Hesitant--truly And she has places to hide, And he has secrets to keep, The bruises under her eyes, The Weakness in his knees 'Cause he has places to go, Yeah he has people to meet, And he needs them to know, The expectations he meets You walk on by, Never mind the time of day, Do you give a damn anyway? But you'll walk on by, She isn't part of your life, Would it kill you to care? For all the rumors and stares? Hello, My name is, Ignorant And then she said 'I want out', And then he said 'You won't mind', And then she said 'You're without', ('You're an out') 'But you have something inside' ('But you are nothing inside') And then he said 'You want out?' Then he said 'I won't lie', 'Cause then he said 'You're without 'cause I have something else in mind' Then she screamed 'I want out', Then he said 'I don't mind' So she whispered the notes, That made him push her inside It's when he tore off her clothes, It's when he took what he liked, It's when he reached for her throat, It's when she reached for his knife Hello, My name is, Ignorant, Hesitant, And Innocence She screamed 'Show me your fists', ''Cause they're as clean as my wrists', 'Don't act so surprised', 'There's nothing secret in this lie/life' (In this life) It's what you don't say, That made her tear out her heart, And made her throw it away Hello, My name is, Hesitant-- Are you? Hello, My name is, Ignorant-- Are you? Hello, My name is, Innocent-- ...Are you?
6.
Jagged 04:24
November something, I changed my mind today, With the thought of one thing, That made it all okay With you and you, And only you to thank, When I'm over my head, I know I'll be okay And it's you, The sweeter part to me Oh and it's you, The sweeter part of me (sweetest) Could you please, Kindly cut to the chase? 'Cause I'm so sick and tired, Of coming back to this place In your arms, Is the safer and warmer space, 'Cause when I think to you, I know I'll be okay Can you believe? That there's a sweeter part to me, And that even picture perfect moments, Aren't as picture perfect as they seem And all the Jagged people that we meet, And all the Jagged little pieces, In this Jagged little world of you and me.
7.
Sure, We stole your time, But I was hoping, You'd steal mine You called this bleakly, Well who am I to say, That I'll walk both ways, You? Look, Around yourself and, Well I feel something else War is time and, Time is in our heads, 'Cause we don't get enough of it You, Called this bleakly, You You, Called this bleakly, You You're better than this, We're better than this Well I, Feel it coming, Down You, Know it's something, You know it's something, Don't you? Don't you? You're better than this, But you don't even understand, The shape you're in, Or the world you spend your best years in You.
8.
Rain 02:56
Phone lights up to, A beautiful parade, I know one or two/to, (To) comfort the Rain Low, Low Come pour, Come to reason again, Free fall, You Come light, Cover me, Leave nothing-- They take They take for you, Lie for miles, I believe Home lights up too, In full parade, I know one or two/to, (To) find comfort in the Rain Sky for miles ↓
9.
empowerless 02:39
it's all my fault
10.
Hush Please 02:41
would you ...please follow me and come ...away slowly because i ...haven't found me and maybe ...you could know me hold me
11.
Long black bangs are hanging down, Hair gets stuck between our mouths Beauty smiles, She looks at me, And says "I'll never let you out" Don't let me out Long black bangs are hanging down, Hair to hide away her frown I guess it's been around, For awhile, I feel so gross (close) today... Somehow 'Cause I will bleed for you, And I'll bleed so you don't have to, And I still bleed for you, I bleed so you don't have to (so you can be you) ...Long black bangs are hanging down ↓
12.
At least we try, I don't have the words, but I think you might-- understand That you and I, what we have is worth it, your stronger light, and your fight to bend 'Cause what's not broken, (perfect) is so worth saving, so let's re-open our Wounds And let our scars cry, out words incredible, and show the world just what we've been through Our Wounds At least we try, I don't have the words, but I think you might-- understand That baby you and I, what we have is perfect, your strongest light, your fight to mend 'Cause what's not broken, is so worth fighting for, so let's re-open our Wounds And let our scars sing, out words incredible, and show the world just who we are Our Wounds.

about

(2007-13 Demo)

These are some of my first songs. Unpolished, clipping, offbeat--they're an imperfect part of me.

These songs have been with me for a longtime.

Thank you always,
Ethan


p.s. some old fingerstyle:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=buS9beS5WTI

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released February 8, 2017

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Music can change the world. It's as simple as finding a better head space. Whether through your headphones, pen, or coming out of your lungs—music can change you.

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