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Sketch No. 19

from Hope by The Northeastern Railroads

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Sketch No. 19
(Music and lyrics: Tony Moureilles)

Please fix me an Old Fashioned
I’ll loosen up my tie
And try to unwind
I’ll go request a song

Perhaps some Louis Armstrong
To start this evening right
I’m trying to save your night
Try to sing along

I know it’s tough to handle
A person like myself
By yourself
You do it much too well

I take it all for granted
And then I laugh it off
Sure enough
Can be your living hell

This party’s much too crowded
This room, anxiously small
I’m trying to stand tall
But losing ground instead

Please hold my drink while I try
To break us free from here
Don’t you fear
Of course we’ll cause a scene

Why would we waste our time
With those who can’t fly
We’re so cool; we’re sublime
Why would we waste our time
With people who won’t try
It’s too cruel; it’s a crime

This world won’t cut me slack, so
I will return its grace
And keep a straight face
I don’t like to lie low

Plus, I find sketching my life
On napkins in my mind
Feels so blind
I’d rather leap and dive

Why would we waste our time
With those who can’t fly
We’re so cool; we’re sublime
Why would we waste our time
With people who won’t try
It’s too cruel; it’s a crime

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from Hope, released March 17, 2017

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The Northeastern Railroads Boston, Massachusetts

The Northeastern Railroads is the name under which Tony Moureilles writes and records since 2012.
It's an indie rock solo project markedly influenced by dream pop and shoegaze bands. Tony writes and records all songs, but he is joined by Jason Langshaw, Kevin Villanova, and Justin Settlage when playing live. Justin was also his studio drummer for his 2017 album, Hope. ... more

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