We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

lyrics

I always wanted Ferris wheels turning
when Jackie stood in front of me
against backdrop of a summer sun setting
and roller coaster by whizzing

up to her daddy’s office in highrise we’d ride
the men at their desks smiled as she walked by
with the blue eyeshadow that might have been applied

a door swung shut when I looked up
from van to porch where she waited from
got bored with me unlocking break
gunning motor, wheels spinning in place

we rode the train back and forth and went into her room
no one else in the house but I couldn’t make a move
and a couple years later, I got caught in a lie
about her though it felt so right at the time

Jenni stopped when she saw it was me standing there
she stammered and nervously reached to her hair
she said, ”my God Josh you’re all grown up”
but I turned back around to deal with something else
forgetting blue eyeshadow while listening
taking part in conversation debating
why a life was taken, why a rope was tied
and why sometimes we don’t get to say goodbye

and she tapped my shoulder and asked me if
I’d received that card she’d sent way back when
after she’d broke my heart and I looked up at you
and saw blue eyeshadow in plain view

credits

from The Katie Sermon, track released August 25, 2006

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Sam Russell & the Harborrats image

Sam Russell & the Harborrats Seattle, Washington

DONATE NOW!

gofundme.com/f/lose-your-illusion

contact / help

Contact Sam Russell & the Harborrats

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Sam Russell & the Harborrats, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Fabiana Palladino stops by to talk about her mesmeric debut LP.
listen now