The Sides of Honesty

by Evan Schafer

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1.
Impact 03:49
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Take another picture with your Holga Ram it down the throats of age-old dreamers Conflict for the derelicts Cause the impact for the things you lacked Way back then, way back when Present giving freaks overzealous and untrue virtues make you jealous Take another shot at me I used to be quicker – how’d I lose that speed? A fake gender, undefined and slender Way over there, makes me stop and stare Unforgiven last words are an ugly fact Who are you to create an impact? Way back when, way back then Way over there a contradictory flare You in a meteor shower, crusted and bare.
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The Sides of Honesty 04:20
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Sides one through three: scented candle propaganda vast installments filter inside your voice box you lie to get your way but there’s six more to go Sides four through six and seven to nine Gobble down every spare moment Neglecting what’s really important Now you’ve seen the sides of honesty.
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Curled Up 02:02
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Curled up in a ball Summer fling far too tall Mailed a letter, made a call Turn a face, withered fall Curled up in a ball Instead of going to the mall with your friends, they cause dead ends Citronella nights fought off, to be fend.
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Andrew 03:32
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Andrew even on the best days sits on the wall until his eyes bleed Andrew sonorities unchained untouched in his head Andrew sings out the notes clear but never before heard Andrew courteous and kind a hard type of man to find Andrew even on the worst days couldn’t hurt a fly, stagnant and dry Come on and convince me your trivial undertones reverse the wind speed but Andrew – please know how to mince words with me if things go awry Andrew even on the best days sits on the ceiling until his mind drains Andrew cover up your portrait of Captain Nemo and admit you’re nothing yourself.
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More Than You 04:06
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I met you on top of the world It still seems like yesterday The love, it’s true, will last the rest of our time Something above is looking out at us ‘Cause I can’t let you go It’s more than you will ever know ‘Cause I can’t let you go ‘Cause it’s more than a turnstile that’s spinning round and round your spine It’s more than a spirit, flying above.
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Under Duress 06:26
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Dear Mother, forgive me for what I’ve done I’m under duress here and now and everyday Drowning in the kiddy pool sounds like a plan Just sitting here waiting, waiting for no one, no one Underclassmen, forgive me for what I’ve done I messed up graduation for everyone I’m a spoiled child and country wild like you have never seen Jumping overboard since I can’t afford the places that you’ve been Mister Landon, forgive me for what I’ve done I may be alone but I’m the only one that you can call your son Secret lives beneath the comforters in Scottsdale, Arizona Waver above and sing it out loud so we all can hear your song Guesswork, guess the words, guess my name, guess the day Dear Someone, forgive me for my sins I’m under duress here and now and everyday Drowning in what looks like a dreamland But growing over is a pile of dead leaves Pick them up, sweep them up.
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Curious People 03:27
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One day I’ll tell you how much I love you One day soon I’ll make sure they know Give a lot, give a little, give in between Your stars align in the night sky These waters are warm from the sun up above Crash over and maybe it’ll go faster Teenage heartthrobs sparse and content with sound Billowing from towers overhead, in the steadfast lane Curious people One day I’ll be the killjoy that puts you Up on top of the smallest hill Take a bit, scrounge a little, mark down the ways Your vengeance is bright in the night sky These times are so fragile from the tricks of the trade Thumbelina and friends are turning the corner One day I’ll speak out clear as the bells And one day soon I’ll be sure they hear.
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My Corrections 03:23
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I had an idea, let’s go away for a while Away from the problems of the everyday Blister on the foot it seems it never goes away My corrections, an oversight that I forgot I made ‘Cause I listen to you, listen to you Give in to you, give in to you I had a tiny thought, it smells from over there Away from the secrets of the everyday Tumor in my head it seems it never takes a day My corrections, a seeming flight I forgot to take ‘Cause I listen to you, listen to you I dreamt a simple dream, I remember it so clear Away from reality and the everyday Simplicity is out, you keep me on my toes My corrections, a jurisdiction desirable ‘Cause I listen to you, listen to you Give in to you, give in to you.
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Tattoo 05:23
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Imprint me with that needle Prove the love you say exists Put your name on my wrist Shortened or spelled out Imprint me with your beautiful eyes Hear your laughter, it covers your cries Write it out, my dear Your courage is wondrous but I’m not here Sparks in numbers, a city full of blunders I’m bleeding inside, can’t you see my fears? Take that needle, imprint me It’s so illusory, it’s so illusory to me You keep me under lock and key Things turn ugly quick, just let me be The blood is red and thick, it flows smoothly Take me away from here, take me away to somewhere illusory. [Spoken word ad lib]

credits

released June 5, 2012

Produced, engineered, mixed and edited by
Evan Schafer

All songs written and composed (+arrangements) by
Evan Schafer

Recorded from late April – early June 2012 at The Bedroom

©2012 Cherry Blossom Records
All material published by EvAn Music Companies (ASCAP)
Lyrics reprinted by permission.

Original photography by
Evan Schafer

Instrumentation:
Evan Schafer – piano, electric pianos/keyboards/synths,
guitars/basses, drums/percussion, vocals, processing/effects

Special thanks to:
My parents – Debra and Bill, Gage Culclasure, Paula Jones, Apple Inc., Logic Pro

Thanks to:
Yamaha, Ibanez, M-Audio, Fender

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Evan Schafer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My name is Evan Schafer. I am an indie musician with a strong grounding in traditional composition, but the material always has a unique flair. I guarantee not being bored out of your gourd when turning on one of the records. I produce, mix, and engineer everything myself, and have done so since late 2005. ... more

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