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Marionette
03:37
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(Verse 1)
So let's start from the beginning
From the first date, you were all dressed up
We didn’t take it slowly
We dove in head first into this game called love
Driving through the city with no plans
Found a seat underneath that willow tree
Three words shared for the first time
For me that’s just a distant memory
(Pre Chorus)
But for the first time I think I feel okay
Because you're not here
Because you're not in my head
Because you're not feeding me your lies
Because I want you gone
(Chorus)
You threw words with no resistance
You stabbed my back to go the distance
All for things I've never said
I'd rather be caught dead
Cuz I can’t live with this existence
You made up words, yeah you’re persistent
All for things I've never said
I'd rather be caught dead
(Verse 2)
My life became a game
You said, “Talk to me, stay with me
They're not worth your time anyway”
I guess I didn't need them either way
Lost my friends, had no one to turn to
I was charmed by your constant lies
Your possession at my discretion
Too naive, I’m like your puppet
And you’re pulling the strings
(Chorus)
You threw words with no resistance
Stabbed my back to go the distance
All for things I've never said
I'd rather be caught dead
Cuz I can’t live with this existence
You made up words, yeah you’re persistent
All for things I've never said
I'd rather be caught dead
(Bridge)
All for things I've never said
I'd rather be caught dead
All for things I've never said
I'd rather be caught dead
(Final Chorus)
You threw words with no resistance
You stabbed my back to go the distance
All for things I've never said
I'd rather be caught dead
Cuz I can’t live with this existence
You made up words, yeah you’re persistent
All for things I've never said
I'd rather be caught dead
But now it's over, I lay here broken
I scream my lungs out with words unspoken
I wish I'd never met you
And I miss the feeling of being happy
You weren't worth my time anyway
No longer trapped by your old mind games
You took me for granted
I'll never be your toy again
What
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2. |
Headway
03:37
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(Verse)
I'm making headway
I think I'm in the right place finding the right headspace
But I've got one problem
It seems I'm still stuck on my past
And lately I've been slowing down
It's just my mind that's starting to go numb
Im hoping I can find the reason why
Things never seem to go as expected
(Prechorus)
I'll stop the world just let it burn
(Chorus)
But I've been making progress
And I think I got it figured out
Good things always come to an end
it's a thought that never lets me down
No happy ever after
Numb my pain with laughter
This story isn't perfect but
I’m filling out the pages of my book
in different stages than yours
It's a thought that never lets me down
(Verse)
For now I think I'll take a step back
Can’t see the forest for the trees
But everytime I think i get it down
Life throws it back at me
And I think I'm going insane, with all these pages
But the ink is blurring the lines, can't seem to walk straight
And about that story we wrote, that thing was bullshit
Maybe next time we can figure this out
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
I'll stop the world just let it burn
Cause I'm holding on too long
Na na na na na na na (x4)
(Chorus)
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(Verse)
My room is a mess
My life isn't much better
I've started to obsess
With the things that don't even matter
As I progress
I live with regret
Can’t seem to find my place
I’ve been wasting my whole life away
(Prechorus)
Doo Doo Doo
(Chorus)
The pressure builds up
And then it blows
You get shown up
And then you know
This life that you’re living in
Is one sad story that'll never end, and I
Can’t say, that I’ll never leave
Cuz it’s my life, that's the way it goes
And I can’t pretend, I’m invisible (whoa)
(Verse 2)
I thought that I’d get well,
too bad I’m living in this hollow shell
I can’t help when I’m running on empty
And the way that I’ve been feeling,
it’s the thought that keeps me reeling
You can’t help, when I’m already sinking
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Invisible
Blegh
My room is a mess
My life isn't much better
I've started to obsess
With the things that don't even matter
(Chorus)
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4. |
Circles
03:03
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(Intro)
I heard that you stole my heart
The other night you just tore it apart and I
Slept away all my feelings and doubts
But woke up sweating and I almost blacked out (×2)
(Chorus)
It started to get under my skin
The way you left; you took off
I watched you go and I pulled the pin
The blood that was boiling came pouring out
But now it's out in the open
We said it all; can't take it back
Tore me down but I got rid of the
doubt and self-loathing, I'm already hoping
(Verse 1)
Sixty seconds from coming around again
And the thought of being with you just settles in
And then I’m falling for you all over and over again
Same shit, it’s a different day
I'm in the dead of winter
can’t wait for spring to start again
The bright rays of sunlight turn quickly to chilly winds
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
I'm tongue tied and horrified of the things that I might say
But keeping my mouth shut is what got us all here in the first place
(Got us all here in the first place)
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5. |
Hollow
02:50
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6. |
Meant To Be
02:59
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(Verse 1)
I’ve been stuck trying to put it all together
Keeping my head on straight
Making sense of all this noise
So I can find a better place
I’ve been stuck trying to write this fucking song
But I give up every time
That’s why I’ll never get anywhere
I'll never get anywhere
(Chorus)
Just make up a lie and
Keep on wasting all my precious time
And I would hope you won't keep
Fucking up this life of mine
I'm not gonna clear the air again
For the hundredth time
I’ve found what I love
Not giving it up
Can't change who I'm meant to be
(Post Chorus)
And I'll take my time so I can find my way
With my reckless nature and my stressed out brain
(Verse 2)
Slow down, this pipe dream of yours won’t take you far
Imagine, if you put those skills to better use
Time and time again, you never listen (yeah)
That’s why you’ll never get anywhere
You’ll never get anywhere
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
And I'll take my time so I can find my way
With my reckless nature and my stressed out brain
x2
(Chorus) x2
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7. |
Counterweight
03:47
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(Intro)
I spent my time away from home
Wondering if i've been better
Cuz in your eyes I can see true fear
Of the person i used to be
(Verse 1)
But please don't go away
Cuz i can't stand to see you feel so bad
All alone and so afraid
Cuz your life is a downward spiral
And my actions always make things worse
Too bad i thought i could help
Cuz now you're gone and now i'm on my own
Cuz now you're gone and i'm alone
(Verse 2)
Be honest
You were my counterweight
Let it out, you were my everything
The part that always kept me sane
It was our future to rein
And i think i'm going insane but
At least in 50 years
I'll probably see your face again
See your face again, probably for nothing
The way you left you took off
I'll stop the world, just let it burn
I can’t help, when I'm running on empty
Too naive, I’m like your puppet
And you’re pulling the strings
(and you were my counterweight) ×after each line×
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As Time Fades Cleveland, Ohio
As Time Fades, a pop punk and emo-inspired band, is the
creative project of Dan (vocals/guitar), Danny
(guitar/vocals), Schuyler (bass), & Toby (drums).
ATF will released their sophomore EP, Trust Fall, on 7/16. It’s time for the band to take a trust fall into the arms of the strong scene of DIY pop punk and emo music as they continue the work to establish themselves.
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