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The burning in my feet
The pain within my heels
The sores of sullen soles
The agony I feel
With every step I take
I fear another heart may break
And who am I to know
What’s the deal?
Another valentine
Another shard of hope
Another radar blip
I pull down the periscope
With every ship I sink
I fear that I may overthink
And I’d end it now if I had
Enough rope

But I stop myself ‘cuz I know it’s very wrong
And I count to ten and I sing this stupid song
And I know that I don’t want it but it’s probably for the best
So I sing this stupid song to get these feelings off my chest

Another day gone by, another
Wasted ounce of luck
If I saved up my misfortune
I could buy a pick-up truck
And in the flatbed of that car
You know I’d rest my broken heart
And on the highway pray that I’ll get stuck
Another exit passed
Another ramp ignored
Another highway sign
And I’m starting to get bored
I punch the gas a bit
I see the engine light is lit
And I know the end is near
But who keeps score?

But I stop myself ‘cuz I know it’s very wrong
And I count to ten and I sing this stupid song
And I know that I don’t want it but it’s probably for the best
So I sing this stupid song to get these feelings off my chest

I’m sitting in the dark
And I check the clock, it’s one.
I probably should be sleeping
But let’s have a little fun
And the only fun I need
Is sitting right in front of me
So I grab the box that holds
My father’s gun.
I put the barrel to my head
I double-check the magazine
And I close my eyes
My life flashes before me
And nothing means a thing
I ain’t no heir, nor prince or king
And I take a breath and kick
The safety

But I stop myself ‘cuz I know it’s very wrong
And I count to ten and I sing this stupid song
And I know that I don’t want it but it’s probably for the best
So I sing this stupid song to get these feelings off my chest

So I recommend this song
Whenever you are feeling down
Just sing it even if you
Think you’ll feel like a clown
I know, cuz I did too
But ask yourself what you’ve to lose
And it’s guaranteed to take
Away your frown

So stop yourself, don’t you know it’s very wrong?
Just count to ten and sing this stupid song
I know that you don’t want it but it’s surely for the best
So just sing it, get these feelings off your chest.
But I stop myself ‘cuz I know it’s very wrong
And I count to ten and I sing this stupid song
And I know that I don’t want it but it’s probably for the best
So I sing this stupid song to get these feelings off my chest

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from Heartbreak, Sex, and Oompa​-​Loompas, released July 15, 2014

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Kevin Calaway Seattle, Washington

I could while away the hours conferring with the flowers, consulting with the rain - but who has time for that? I regulate my mood with musical catharsis and publish my diary on the internet for the whole world to hear, wearing my heart and my influences on my sleeve like a man who really needs to do laundry. ... more

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