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Pause & Effect

by Strangers From Afar

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monkmoose What we need is what we have. Favorite track: The Way Up.
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1.
Comet Song 00:47
2.
The Way Up 05:59
We’re on the way up Never goin’ down Time to wake up Never goin’ down It’s hard to get up All your weight goes down The setup took forever It’s easy breakin’ down What we needed is what we had What we need is what we have Waitin’ forever Meantime we get better Leavin’ tomorrow Beggin’ and borrowed I feel bad for nothin’ Dressed like somethin’ Lyin’ on the run The truth is a setting sun What we needed is what we had What we need is what we have We’re on the way up I see you where you been We’ll stay forever Invisi- -ble friends We’re on our way out Spreadin’ ourselves thin Lookin’ for ever A table with our friends
3.
Let it Ring 06:15
I could confide my deepest heart to the ocean I lay me down on the Earth I’ve seen the signs in the sky up above me Over my head since my birth I feel it in my body I feel it in my being Don’t try to control it Play it loud let it ring Let it ring Play it loud Let it ring I can’t define my state of mind when you found me I must have fallen asleep I don’t deny what I felt all around me pulling me up from the deep I feel it in my body I feel it in my being Don’t try to control it Play it loud, let it ring Let it ring Play it loud Let it ring As if it weren’t enough to wipe the salt stains from my cheek Then you turned around and you laid petals at my feet Something so divine yet so tender and so sweet Everything aligned these are the words you speak to me Let it ring Let it ring back baby ring back baby Let it ring Play it loud Let it ring
4.
I can’t hear you whisper and I can’t hear you pray I can’t hear you dreamin’ but I can hear you say Not until you drop it do you learn to hold on Not until you stop it can you feel… can you feel what is gone One sip for me and two sips for Hank I turn the corner and wonder who to thank Cuz I’m half my mother and I’m half my dad Sometimes I wonder And sometimes… sometimes I’m just glad The music’s compromised once it leaves your head The river runs quickly just ask the dead But early in the mornin’ y,.our troubles seem far away Early in the mornin’ there’s still a chance… still a chance for today
5.
The River 05:16
Return to the path where we used to walk Now I walk alone Water still flows deep underground carving ancient stone I suppose it’s me who’s changed the riverbed stays exactly the same Doesn’t feel bad Doesn’t feel strange The river’s forgotten your name The river’s forgotten your name Follow the banks to where we used to lay beneath the cottonwood trees The wings of the crow beat over my head as he calls to me I suppose it’s me who’s changed the riverbed stays exactly the same Doesn’t feel bad Doesn’t feel strange The river’s forgotten your name The river’s forgotten your name My heart will always go back to To wash myself clean and turn with the seasons The waters they ebb and they flow I suppose it’s me who’s changed the riverbed stays exactly the same Doesn’t feel bad Doesn’t feel strange The river’s forgotten your name The river’s forgotten your name The river’s forgotten your name
6.
Nothin’ I can’t afford I don’t need it but I’m bored And the shippin’s free The shippin’s free I won’t wait up for you So many things on the phone You gotta do You gotta do Everything is everywhere TV shows & Shiny screens That make you stare Down It’s a good time A good time It’s a good time To be dumb They try to make us choose a team Times ain’t like they used to be and they never were they never were We can’t listen when we talk We’re gonna drive but-may-be-we should walk We should walk Things are weird enough for me I don’t know why we all need conspiracies It’s a good time A good time It’s a good time to be dumb We got rid of the truth Only heard what-we wanted to I said I’d make it up to you Just never figured out what to do What to do You won’t believe what they believe Gonna make a friend out of fallen leaves It’s a good time A good time It’s a good time to be dumb This song ain’t about you I got stoned cuz I needed nothin’ to do Nothin’ to do I got drunk cuz I was stoned Smoked a cigarette like it was all I own It’s all I own Woke up and did it again Where you’re goin’ is where you been Where you been It’s a good time A good time It’s a good time to be dumb Nothin’ I can’t afford I don’t need it but I’m bored And the shippin’s free The shippin’s free…
7.
Truth in all I see render what is mine to me Fragment in time heartbeat a little line on the screen Ohhhhh in the morning ohhhh in the light Ohhhhh in the new day in your eyes… Truth is that I do notice all that’s right in you Faith will see me through, making me feel bright and new Ohhhhh in the morning ohhhh in the light Ohhhhh in the new day in your eyes Truth in all I see render what is mine to me
8.
Not Enough 04:44
Your Mom Really thinks that you’re the one Your God Thinks that he’s the one Look at me The chosen one Him or Her We don’t want either one Everything… Twitter Facebook Snapchat IG too TikTok Pinterest And YouTube What’s App/Tinder/Linkedin Reddit Fools Drive by on Yelp Skype & Zoom Everything Is not enough The bed was too hard I didn’t like the food The girl at the front desk was really rude The bartender had a bad attitude Zero stars if they would let me choose Everything Is not enough I’m always right (Right to life Right to choose) I did my research (This is real That’s fake news) Old and white (Still in charge Still no clue) Under God (Hands off my body but Mine are on you) Everything Is not enough Your opinion (8 billion takes on everything) Your opinion (8 billion takes on everything) Famous for nothin’ (8 billion takes on everything) What are you doin’? (8 billion takes on everything) All this pretendin’ (8 billion takes on everything) Plastic trashin’ (8 billion takes on everything) Reach for the poison (8 billion takes on everything) On and on and on on and on Ones & Zeros, Zeros & Ones On and on and on on and on Everything Is not enough Put down your phone It’s time To look up Everything Is not enough On and on On and on
9.
I Don't Care 05:25
I’m done with you and all your little games I don’t accept any of the names you called me lately I thought I was your baby I know that I stayed for too damn long But my poor heart wanted to hold on To that dream that you sold me, all those pretty lies that you told me Freedom is my main objective I can’t help if you can’t see my perspective You’ll hear me singing this song I know you’ll tell me I’m wrong, but I don’t care. I made it though the months that felt like years And I managed to overcome my fears Then you pushed me too far and so I packed my things and drove off in my car After everything I know I’m not the same But I will not be defined by this pain I will not forget you I know I am stronger since I met you Freedom is my main objective I can’t help if you can’t see my perspective You’ll hear me singing this song I know you’ll tell me I’m wrong but I don’t care And this is a fast little town It will chew you up and spit you out I notice that you don’t come around here anymore Freedom is my main objective I can’t help if you can’t see my perspective You’ll hear me singing this song I know you’ll tell me I’m wrong but I don’t care I’m done with you and all your little games I don’t accept any of the names you called me lately I thought I was your baby
10.
Holdin' Out 05:05
Mama said son Mama said son Everything is a blessing and a curse Daddy left home Daddy left home He said I’d do it a-gain Only you and me Only you and me Could flood the sea Got it figured out I got it figured out And I wrote it all down Holdin out Holdin out I’m holdin out for better A beer and a shot A beer and a shot A push and a shove Drunk and old Drunk and old You never know when you’re gonna go cold Money chases it’s tail Money chases it’s tail And the circle leads to hell Can’t complain I can’t complain Oh Lord, oh Lord I still do Holding out I’m Holdin out Holdin out for better Change happens slow Change it happens slow And then And then all at once What-cha gonna do? What-cha gonna do? One life what ya gonna do? Holdin out Holdin out I’m holdin out better Holdin out I’m holdin out Holdin out forever Holdin out Holdin out I’m holdin out forever
11.
Up the river and down the hill You think I don’t think you will Dsus2 The thought of fire keeps you warm If you make the most of your time Most of the time you’ll be just fine No matter… How it looks It’s like Savin’ water for a rainy day That’s not what I wanted to say It’s Easier to get in than to get out Everything slows down When you’re around Everything Slows Down My grandma and your grandma My grandpa and your grandpa The good ole’ days never go by slow I need a woman like she needs a man We’re not busy makin’ other plans I can’t give up if you don’t let me down My friend she jumped off the bridge I hope she’s better wherever she is I wonder… if it hurt Everything slows down When you’re not a-round Everything Slows Down When they open up the pen We won’t say remember when We’ll just go back to not bein’ heard These are the good ole days The easy way ain’t the best way It’s easier to get in than to get out Everything slows down When you’re around Everything slows down
12.
Sometimes love can break you But it can also set you free Sometimes life can shake you But it can also make you see That everything is here, everything is here to help you Even when it feels like the walls are closing in There is no such thing as a hear that can be too broken When every single day is another chance to start again At night when I let my mind wander I feel a longing come and wash over me And I’ve cried so many times Because my soul wants to know who am I supposed to be But I know that everything is here, everything is here to help me Even when it feels like the walls are closing in There is no such thing as a hear that can be too broken Every single day is another chance to start again. Wake up in the morning, open up your eyes Take a breath and let the day begin There is so much waiting to come into your life If you could only let it in Everything is here, everything is here to help you Even when it feels like the walls are closing in There is no such thing as a hear that can be too broken When every single day is another chance to start again Every single day is another chance to start again
13.
Sunny dark desert day Distant rain with somethin’ to say Stay in bed get high In with a breath and out with a sigh Time goes by all the same (not) Fast for love & slow for pain And I can’t it let it go No I can’t let it go Oh I can’t let it go Cuz it’s all over love, it’s all over love yeah Paintin’ a wall watchin’ you cook Singin’ a song writin’ a book One night stands thrown away plans Face to the floor can’t open the door Savor the start and the end Pack all your shit go on a binge Cuz you can’t let it go No ya can’t let it go Oh you can’t let it go Cuz it’s all over love and it’s all over love yeah If you play around with a girl Gonna need all the words in the world Came up quick moon and the sun Everybody aged two years in one Lay me down down in the ground Listen close I won’t make sound Cuz I can’t let it go No I can’t let it go Oh I can’t let it go Cuz it’s all over love and it’s all over love It’s all over love and it’s all over love All over love it’s all over love
14.
You can’t seem to cut it out To let it go forget about Those words that you never read The picture painted in your head And frankly I can do without your pettiness and seeds of doubt You must be so sad and small If you feel that way at all Maybe it’s a sign that part of you was never mine Baby there will always be Parts of me that you can’t see For what it’s worth you held your tongue You push it down the damage done You can keep it all inside Til there’s no place left to hide So lock it up and hold it tight Some truths can’t hold up to the light Shadows and reflections Distortions and projections Maybe it’s a sign that part of you was never mine Baby there will always be Parts of me that you can’t see Maybe you should quiet down And listen up to the sound Of the world around you Let simple things astound you Maybe it’s a sign that part of you was never mine Baby there will always be Parts of me that you can’t see
15.
A lot of people wish They were alive right now And you pretend That you’re bein’ nice The rhythm of it all Is a lot like the wind I drove to Amarillo Twice She wants to be Somethin’ you and I see In a painting But she ain’t there yet The only regret Is not doin’ it Either way You’re spending your time I’m out here in the middle of the river She wanted more than I could give her And that didn’t get us anywhere I’m out here in the middle of the river I wanted more than I could give her And sometimes I check out and stare Remember we’re on a rock. Floating through space. What are the odds… Of you… No matter where you go Someone’s sick of your shit There’s no friend Like an old friend Makin’ things about you Is the wrong thing to do And you’re makin’ This about you You never would say Where you were that day Is that where you went when you left? It should but it won’t It’ll rain if don’t And we’re never Out of the woods I’m out here in the middle of the river She wanted more than I could give her And that didn’t get us anywhere I’m out here in the middle of the river I wanted more than I could give her And sometimes I check out and stare When I was young Everything took so long I thought old people Had done something wrong You probably shouldn’t stay if there’s nothin’ left to say And beauty Always gets it’s way You can give it a name but it’ll never be the same And it’s Always been that way The only regret Is not doin’ it Either way you’re spendin’ your time I’m out here in the middle of the river She wanted more than I could give her And that didn’t get us anywhere I’m out here in the middle of the river I wanted more than I could give her And sometimes I check out and stare Remember we’re on a rock. Floating through space. What are the odds… Of you… After you’re gone You thought I’d write a song About you You were wrong
16.
Let it Go 02:52
You gotta let it go. You gotta let it go. You gotta let it go You go-otta let it go Never let it show. Never let it show. Never let it show Never ever let it show A thousand miles away A thousand miles away I hope you’re gonna stay A thou-sand miles away Never walk when you should run. Never walk when you should run. Never walk… Never walk when you should run You gotta let it go. You gotta let it go. You gotta let it go You gotta let it go
17.
The Question 06:02
You get it or you don’t You’ll see it or you won’t This is the question You feel it or you don’t You’ll stay or you won’t This is the question You listen or you don’t You’ll learn or you won’t This is the question You do it or you don’t You will or you won’t This is the question You get it or you don’t You’ll hear me or you won’t This is the question
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released October 31, 2022

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Strangers From Afar Santa Fe, New Mexico

Strangers From Afar is a Psychedelic /Folk/Rock/Alt Country band from Santa Fe, NM, they bring you 18 new songs forged in the pandemic fire. Songwriting duo Trey Corkern & Rachel Fredell team up with local musicians Lori Ottino, Justin Bransford, Jono Manson, and Paul Pearcy to bring you their debut double album. ... more

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