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Bad Hair In The House Of The King

by ThumbOfRule

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1.
I saw the devil, I saw you frightened off Pieces of heaven - I know they're not enough What did the devil say to the martyr's cause? Unlucky at all? How could this happen? You'll be the ones to show, the lucky ones I don't wanna watch you fall apart, living like we're the same bruh Count me down to the payoff, the devil knows Reason is a lonely route, something to forget about You said we should hear you out, confusion I can do without I don't wanna hear about the line you wrote Faces to the back we battle it out Living in the past and rounding it up I'll draw it up so the one adding up can get out I saw the devil, I saw you frightened off Pieces of heaven - I know it's not enough
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In Reverse 04:24
Guilty, awake with the light and nothing has been done Home free, there's two ways out but I choose neither one I am not the first, feel just like the first who volunteered to hide away A stationary curse, I'll hit you where it hurts - forget about the plans you made Whatever, it's all gone in reverse You're easy to eliminate in this game of who knows who I have no need for all your complicated truths I am not the first, feel just like the first to push the switch and run away To go in reverse first you must let hurt colour all the words you say Away, all just go away I'll keep you protected when nothing is safe - 'cause nothing is safe What were you expecting - another parade? Whatever, it's all gone in reverse
3.
I met a man who daydreamed I met a man who never had enough I met a man who held his tongue - damn near exploded You say that I've changed but I'm still the same as I ever was There's no way of knowing who's won and who's just getting stuck I thought we made a promise I know we said big words all dipped in guilt Did you ever notice how we're joined at the ribcage? You say that I've changed but I'm still the same as I ever was There's no way of knowing who's won and who's just getting stuck I feel like I fight every battle on my own What has changed? What is change? Does change mean different or is it what you see? I have changed... what is change?
4.
All the small-time spirits - together, they just consume, consume I was not the first, you're not the first to leave a dead impression Jealous of ideas you threw away, you're not the first, you're not 'Cause you can't see colour I know this guy yeah he was drifting higher, dripping irony I know this guy yeah he was here a month ago I know this guy yeah he was here alone Waking every day is just like being born - struggling and complaining into the light What's the point of anyone else having an imagination? You only like what I do when it suits you This is aimed at you and you and you I know this guy yeah he was drifting higher, dripping irony I know this guy yeah he was here a month ago I know this guy yeah he was here alone You stand so righteously over me I know this guy yeah he was drifting higher, dripping irony I know this guy yeah he was here a month ago I know this guy yeah he was here alone
5.
January comes with every promise Springtime paints pink blossoms and blue rain Marching forward happy little soldiers Maytime we can’t find the words to say When every morning comes your heart keeps breaking When every evening falls you feel the same For every time you’re wishing for just half a chance I see you there Summer comes around to mark the closing Sometimes feels like February rain Autumn leaves us blowing on the embers Winter time refocuses the pain When every morning comes your heart keeps breaking When every evening falls you feel the same For every time you’re wishing for just half a chance I see you there I have had enough of acceptance If God above would sit up and listen Maybe he would stage that intervention Maybe I would forgive everything January just around the corner Everything still feels like yesterday Time is in the telling and remembering Celebrate beginnings not rue ends Celebrate beginnings not rue ends
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I took my first step back from the edge Away from what I thought was giving me strength Behind a sand wall where I could belong All these decisions leading me on You never listen hard enough - 'cause it's hard enough to choose You never listen hard enough - 'cause it's hard enough to change All the lights go out - waiting for a change What was the question? What's in a name? I walked out sightless into the rain What made the difference? Well what do you say? Maybe the answer's not worth the wait We never listen hard enough - 'cause it's hard enough to choose We never listen hard enough - 'cause it's hard enough to change All the lights go out - waiting for a change
7.
I'm the last to leave, you're the last to know I'm the last to leave, first to return the favour Are you out there? Sensory or temporary? Over-aware simplistic entity This masquerading wilderness where everyone is a witness It doesn't matter what it is Just tell me something good I'm the last to leave, first to return the favour Are you out there?
8.
If I could paint this, I'd choose your favourites - red and black and white A million shapes, a million shades - they're just reflecting how you're made They're not the same as you Let me know, 'cause I can't stand the thought When are you coming home already love? If all my pages ran out of letters, you'd still act like I had something to say Next time I'll remember to leave the light on - I'm not great that way Let me know, 'cause I can't stand the thought When are you coming home already love? More than promises and prayers is the knowing that you can see the straight in my crooked lines, every time
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Bad Hair In The House Of The King is designed as a continual work in progress. New singles will be uploaded every month to form a complete body of work.

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released August 14, 2019

Adam Stanley - vocals, guitars, drums, bass, keyboards, strings, lyrics, arrangements
Emily Dolan Davies - drums on Just Getting Stuck
Rebecca Stanley - piano on Just Getting Stuck

Mixing and mastering - Adam Stanley, Chris Brink

Artwork - Ryan G. MacArthur

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