You stomped out the fire,
so don't come crying to me when you get cold.
You know, I'm getting tired
of reading your apologies through my phone
you took what you want from me
so pack your things and walk right out the door
keep all your sympathy and little souvenirs, you so adore
cus I won't be a pawn in somebody else game of chess anymore
and I best be moving on, but I gotta get this off my chest
before the feeling is gone.
empty pack of cigarettes lay around like skeletons
and behind the smoke and mirrors I will hide
growing weary of your self projections,
begging for some kinda of mass affection
like every little blue thumbs up is going to save your life
I think we need a remedy for all this apathy,
something's gotta give.
I'm losing grip of all my empathy and honestly,
"this ain't no way to live"
And I won't be a pawn in somebody else game of chess anymore
and I best be moving on, but I gotta get this off my chest
before the feeling is gone.
It won't be long,
and I won't belong.
credits
from Jack of Hearts,
released March 24, 2019
Guitar, Vocals - Garrett Scatterty
Drums - Dylan Ranney
Keys - Taylor Gross
Cello - Nils Loewen
Bass - Darcy Booth
All songs written and arranged by Garrett Scatterty and mixed and mastered by Mike Pedersen at New Arts Collective, Kelowna BC.
Drift away with these dreamlike songs from reclusive folk singer CARLENE, who pairs evocative lyrics with hushed arrangements. Bandcamp New & Notable May 8, 2023