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The Factory
04:09
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Living with the blues sure isn’t easy
But it sure beats hanging yourself
I can’t get away from these old feelings
I’m still lost in you if you couldn’t tell
I always thought about sitting closer to you
And now we’re going through this mess
I dreamed about a day when we were married
But I couldn’t commit to it I guess
I’d rather live my whole life working in a factory
having my old wife nagging me to hell
Than living on the road and being happy
So I can have everything we felt
What’s stopping this pain from collapsing into me
There’s nothing supporting the weight
My land is flooded by your river
Gonna take a lot of heat to dry it away
I feel my life is coming together
But where are you by my side
I feel my life is getting a little better
But it just doesn’t feel right
doesn’t feel right
Flip the switch and turn on the lights
Turn on the conveyor belts
One more day then I’ll retire
Then go home and shoot myself
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2. |
Until the Morning Came
04:35
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You took me in and you had me believin'
That we’d be together again
I waited for you but I didn’t know what to do
so I left you alone to think
(refrain)
I’ve been away for so long from you
I dreamed about you the other day
I laid on you your lap
And you let me cry
Let me cry until the morning came
Let me cry until the morning came
I was tired and I admired
The way your threw yourself at me
I can’t begin to tell you everything
I regret doing
(refrain)
So long farewell even if I can’t tell
My feelings from the sound of music
The stream flows and the wind blows
But if that’s the way you want to do it
(refrain)
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I could have gone anywhere for entertainment
At least they make it seem like real love
I didn’t come here for old times sake
I’m just here to get my message across
(refrain)
Look I had so many good times
for what they were
I’m not here for
I’m not here for business anymore
I’m worried about what’s happening
I’m having a lot of troubling thoughts
I don’t know how many times I gotta say these things
Every time I’m here I get caught
(refrain)
You're not half bad for my first love
You're still not half bad after all
no wait stop you can't do this to me again
I gotta get out before I fall
Now I can’t help but think of the good times
and what they were for
No I can’t do this
I’m not here for business anymore
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4. |
The Castle in My Sky
05:44
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Oh boy you sure do make a stupid face when you cry
Oh jeez blow it smithereens Build a new castle in my sky
Climb to the top and look over the ledge
Nothing else to really see must have been something in my head
Why do I care what you do in your free time
Last I checked everything between us died
I put our love and all of us to the test
I thought I gave you the best
Oh my you took me through the sky
Broke in my knees and made this love feel like it would never die
Your love filled me with a rush like a Cannon ball flying by
Why would you ever leave me why why why why
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Do I dream about you maybe
But is that really such a crime
Do I still think of dirty thoughts
Maybe I still have those pictures you left behind
My mind couldn’t grasp the concept
It was just too abstract for me
A lot of people have crazy ideas
And I couldn’t take your latest notion seriously
This is the last thing I thought I’d be doing
A funny way to blow off steam
I never felt like such hot mess
not even god could deliver me from feeling guilty
I feel like a fool now embarrassed by the crowd
It ain’t a silly dance I’m doing
The thoughts of you are supposed to bring me down
I just wish someone would kick my head in
The day time is surreal and the night time turns into a game
I make my living when the sun goes down I’m a restless legged flame
I can’t seem to keep myself tame
And I’m the only one to blame
And it’s really really a shame
How long before I go insane
I’m in a shambles and I’m a mixed up wreck
Nothing else to do now except fill myself with more regret
How am I supposed to feel normal now
I should have went to therapy instead
Yes I still dream about you and I’m sorry
I wish I could get you out of my mind
These dirty thoughts are holding you in
I wish you never left those pictures behind
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6. |
Soft Noose Trash Blues
03:36
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I’m caught up in all the trash in the streets
It brings me back to a time with peace
All the nonsense floating around in the wind
It makes me feel like I’m not somewhere
But sometime with someone I’m there
And they help me find a dumpster to stay in
(refrain)
So what if we’re not in love anymore
Why can’t we just be friends
I look at all the ropes I find
I feel which one is soft inside
So if I hang myself it won’t be so bad
I set up the stool and I see the light
I remember a time when everything was alright
I wanna get down but I know can’t
(refrain)
I slipped in into the noose
I didn’t want to but I had to choose
And this life got out of hand
I feel my breath escape through my clenched teeth
But I hear a snap and I fall on my feet
I guess I’ll try and forget about this while I can
(refrain)
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7. |
Stay for the Dog
04:22
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I’m fairly sure but I’m not quite certain
that something might just happen
Maybe one day when I’m of not wasting away
And quit playing around with myself
I see a way into your heart but this engine won’t start
The belt snapped and wrapped around the fan
The current ain’t flowing stopping the smoke from blowing
And I can’t deal with cards that have been dealt
Give me a sign that I’m not wasting my time
I need you to stop being so vague
Quit hopping like a flea I just want you to see
You’re avoiding my love like the plague
My old dog has gone deaf and going blind
She’ll leave here on her own time
She’s walking into walls I don’t think she can recall
A moment when she was fine
I don’t want her to be around with our love falling down
She doesn’t deserve to be on the edge
At least wait for her to pass so some kind of senses can grasp
So we are both here to say good bye
Don’t pack up your things please stay for a bit
At least just stay for the dog
I don’t want to be the only one here this
Oh there she goes she’s gone
I buried our baby next to the field
Where I first laid a kiss on your cheek
I remember that day and the feelings I felt
How it rang through me for weeks
Oh why can’t i just start over again
And look at all the things I’ve done wrong
I would have treated you so perfectly
And not boil over something dumb
I’m fairly sure but I’m not quite certain
something might just happen
Maybe one day or maybe I’ll do it today
After I get done playing around with myself
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8. |
Early Spring Blues
05:45
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Drove all the way to California
Had to get a flight back home
A long ride alone
Had to grip on the bull
With his nostrils a flare
Made me feel like a fool
It’s the worst kind of abuse
The kind that’s hidden away
Until it pops out some day
Your family is crazy religious
Mine used to be the same way
took all their money away
I hate to talk bad on god
But it’s just not how I feel
I’m steering my own wheel
I’ve been on survival mode
It’s hard care when one is sad
It’s gotten really really bad
I dreamed about the light
And the silhouette of my hanging body
With a world full of ghosts
And no one came looking for me
The sweet taste of blackberries
And being on a mountain with you
The early spring blues
With nothing to do
Drove all the way to California
I wish I was still there now
One more morning Melissa
One more morning with you
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Nicholas Lurwick Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nicholas Lurwick, the alt-country troubadour hailing from Delco, PA, delivers a captivating blend of timeless country melodies infused with modern lyrical depth. With influences spanning from old-timey honky-tonk to hard-driving rock and cosmic country vibes, Lurwick crafts an expansive musical journey that resonates with authenticity and soul. ... more
Nicholas Lurwick recommends:
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