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by Darryl Rahn

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1.
Too Easy 02:59
Call me crazy, my dear But lately it’s clear There’s nothing I can say To make it feel the way it did I can save you the time You can spare me the tears I’d really love to stay And act like I’m OK with it But I admit that I know that you don’t need me and you’d be just fine without But you’re terrified to leave me so you’re keeping me around If you let me down too easy we will never reach the ground We can blame it on the city You can say it’s just that you’ve been so busy But even when it hurts People seem to make it work For what it’s worth Oh I know that you don’t need me and you’d be just fine without But you’re terrified of leaving so you’re keeping me around If you let me down too easy we will never reach the ground So don’t get up, babe I can show myself out
2.
Old Flame 03:13
We used to talk about anything and everything In the back of that old Grand Cherokee But when you headed south, terrified of settling I stayed back to play for tips down on Varick St. Now I’m nothin’ but an old flame Just the boy from your family’s town Tiny little no-name Bet you don’t even remember it now But I wonder if you ever catch yourself dreamin’ about Strikin’ up an old flame I saw a photograph, guess you went to Germany Some new man pressin’ up against your cheek I hope he makes you laugh the way you used to do with me And that he understands the hurt you’re hidin’ underneath ‘Cause now I’m nothin’ but an old flame Just the boy from your family’s town Tiny little no-name Bet you don’t even remember it now But I wonder if you ever catch yourself dreamin’ about Strikin’ up an old flame And burnin’ out I know I’m nothin’ but an old flame Just the boy from your family’s town Tiny little no-name Bet you don’t even remember it now Still I wonder There’s nothin’ like an old flame
3.
On Paper 03:01
I read a story about a man Who vanished over the Atlantic in a single engine jet It made me wonder about his life And if he did the things he wanted, if he had any regrets It made me think about my own And if I’m living out the vision that I had when I was young Or did I let it get away? Busy waiting for tomorrow ‘stead of chasing down the sun Waiting for tomorrow ‘stead of chasing down the sun If I could move out of my head Learn to live inside the moment and forget about the rest Then I could love the way I want Never worry about the weather just the pounding in my chest And I could say the things I mean I could reason with my demons, maybe even strike a deal And be ok with what I am I know it looks so good on paper but that’s never how it feels Looks so good on paper but that’s never how it feels Nobody knows what’s gonna happen Nobody knows how long they’ve got I’m taking everything for granted I wonder if I’ll ever stop Nobody knows what’s gonna happen Nobody knows just what you’ve got I only know the days are passing A little faster than I thought
4.
Talk 03:06
Stared at my phone as you were calling And waited til’ the ringing stopped It’s not that I don’t wanna talk to you I don’t wanna talk at all Home alone and it’s a Friday All the doors and windows locked It’s not that I don’t wanna talk to you I don’t wanna talk at all It’s not that I don’t wanna talk to you I don’t wanna talk at all So try me at another time You ask me why I’ve been so quiet “You haven’t said a peep all night” Well It’s not that I don’t wanna talk to you I don’t wanna talk at all It’s not that I don’t wanna talk to you I don’t wanna talk at all But I promise I am fine So don’t worry about a thing I don’t mean to seem unkind I just need time to think It’s not that I don’t wanna talk to you I don’t wanna talk at all It’s not that I don’t wanna talk to you I don’t wanna talk at all So try me at another time
5.
Is It Love 03:28
Got some friends who’ve been together for years Eleven to be exact Known each other since they were just fifteen Hard to tell if it’s fate or fear Keeping them in tact Or if it’s something in between Seems like every time we’re all back in town Meeting up for a drink They’re shooting daggers across the bar What on earth could it be now That caused the great mood swing? They make it look so god damn hard Is it love if all you do is fight? Is it love, hearts ticking like sticks of dynamite If you think it’s a miracle to make it through the night Is it love? Got complicated when they went off to school 300 miles apart The temptation sent him to his knees But when she called him out, he played it cool To keep her in the dark So she don’t know what to believe Is it love if all you do is fight? Is it love if your secrets are never brought to light? If you think it’s a miracle to make it through the night Is it love? They’re getting married at the end of July Invitations are out Her mother’s taking pictures of the ring It’s not like anyone is that surprised Or even had a doubt But we’re all thinking the same thing Is it love if all you do is fight? Is it love, hearts ticking like sticks of dynamite If you think it’s a miracle to make it through the night Is it love? Maybe it was But is it love just ‘cause it was?
6.
Alice & Norm 04:50
Alice and Norm lived for so long In a house at the top of the hill Kids in the grass, wine in a glass Roses on each windowsill But kids grow up fast, life takes a seat Like the sun giving way to the moon From pain in your bones to selling your home It washes away all too soon Now Alice, she lives on the 2nd floor hall Where each day’s the same as the next Simple white room, stale perfume Gift bags that wait on the desk Norm comes to visit each day and each night To feed her and read her the news Pours her those pills against his own will Sneaks her a Charleston Chew He still remembers the look in her eyes On cold Christmas mornings and 4th of July’s When love was still aflame He remembers the way they would laugh, the way that they cried The day their first daughter said her first goodbye But nothing stays the same And Alice can hardly remember his name Alice and Norm met in the fall Right after the Second World War He’d just gotten back, still finding his track When he saw her walk through the door Pale blue dress, dirty blonde hair The promise she held in her smile He coupled with chance and asked her to dance In a year they would walk down the aisle And he still remembers the scent of her skin In that ancient motel where the walls were so thin And love was still aflame He remembers the way they would walk in the hot August sun Talk over dinner when the day’s work was done But nothing stayed the same And Alice can hardly remember his name Alice and Norm, silent and still Nurse says; “it’s time to go home” He lifts up his bag, rips off his tag Prepares for the long ride alone And as he stands at her bedside watching her sleep He just wishes for one thing, something to keep Instead of all this pain Aw, but he’ll keep on returning with hope in his heart For those days that she wakes up and sees through the dark And everything’s the same For those days that she smiles and says his name For the days that Alice remembers
7.
Johnny never says much of nothing Sitting in the back of the class After school he’s always out running ‘Round the track Mommy had a bun in the oven Daddy left and never came back Least that’s what I heard from my cousin Who heard from Zack Na na na na na Na na na na na Na na na na Johnny on his own I never see him out at the parties Never see him out at the games Part of me can’t help but feel sorry He’s so strange I wonder what he does on the weekends It never looks like anyone’s home I wonder if he’s got any real friends Of his own Na na na na na Na na na na na Na na na na Johnny on his own Johnny never said much of nothing Sitting in the back of the class Aside from the occasional humming Mmm Mmm Mmm Then he showed up later one morning With something more than books on his back All the local stations reporting He just snapped Johnny on his own There goes Johnny on his own
8.
Surprise 02:59
Annie walks over Says “glad you could make it Jackets go in the back room” I’m still too sober To make conversation She’s wearing too much perfume I don’t understand why we Couldn’t just go to a bar Like we do every year Lay down my jacket Walk to the kitchen Wait til’ Rebecca arrives Just like they planned it They get in position Jump out and all yell “surprise” I don’t understand why we Couldn’t just go to a bar Like we do every year Annie walks over Says “man, what’s your deal You know how hard we all worked Bec says you told her I hope it feels good Knowing you got there first” I don’t understand why we Couldn’t just go to a Bar like we do every year “Well I don’t understand why you’re Always so difficult Sorry I made you come here” She’s so dramatic Why should I even Act like I care anymore? I grab my jacket And say as I’m leaving “I’ll be at The Woods down on 4th” I don’t understand why we Couldn’t just go to a bar Like we do every year
9.
Flower 03:41
You had me down from the very first Time our eyes crossed Though it would not take a scientist to See I was lost Somehow I stumbled upon a way to Keep you around And I ain’t saying you saved me, but it’s Obvious how I needed you like a candle needs a flame I needed you like a traveller needs a train And you needed me Like a flower needs the rain You’ve broken down all the doors of me that I’ve tried to close Unlocked the secrets and memories No one else knows And I’ll bet your heart’s under fire just for Standing by me But I’ll hold you so much higher than you Thought you could be I needed you like a candle needs a flame I needed you like a traveller needs a train And you needed me Like a flower needs the rain Dancin’ on your roof You’re wide awake, I’m fast asleep The day may break But I’m yours to keep I needed you I needed you And you needed me Like a flower needs the rain
10.
Call me back when you can Or not, that’s all right, I understand I’d just love to hear your voice again You’ve been out on the road Does it live up to all that you hoped? Or do all the cities start to blend? Wasn’t that long ago We were pushing up to the front row Dreaming one day we’d be one of them Back when were still broke Back when we still thought we’d never smoke Back when I was still your biggest fan God, how time has flown I know you probably don’t Remember when Heard your song in a cab Now I can’t get it outta my head Least I got to hear your voice again And I wish you the best You deserve every bit of success I guess I just wish I was still your friend Sorry I’m just stoned I know you probably don’t Remember when We had nothing but time to spend Told each other we’d start a band And leave this town Remember when I was always the one you’d send All your demos, I told you then You’d make it out I never had a doubt Never had a doubt
11.
Safe Travels 04:50
Safe travels to you Wherever you’re flyin, whatever you do Safe travels to you Don’t know why you’re cryin, it isn’t no use Safe travels to you You know the horizon is more than just blue Safe travels to you We’re always deciding; it’s time we just do Safe travels Can’t say I never saw this coming Some signs you just ignore Don’t get me wrong, babe, I ain’t running Just opening the door Safe travels to you Wherever you’re flying, whatever you do Safe travels to you I’m tired of lying; I’m telling the truth Safe travels

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Recorded May 8-May 15, 2019 in a house near Albany, NY

Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Sam Skinner
Featuring Arrangements and Performances by Josh Marré and Sam Skinner
Music and Lyrics by Darryl Rahn

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released November 29, 2019

Vocals and Acoustic Guitar by Darryl Rahn
Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Baritone Guitar, Piano, Drums, Aux Percussion by Sam Skinner
Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocal Harmonies, Drums, Aux Percussion by Josh Marré

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"When someone can captivate you with just a voice and a guitar they're doing something right."

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