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You Owe Me
02:42
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Well the moon was so bright
That the road looked white
Through my windshield
I was the only one able to tell
He wasn't doing so well
With one arm raised in a daze
I was there when you fell
And in this sweat pit
Pushing through blood and spit
I had to yell
I said you owe you me
Wish I could say it's the first time
This isn't healthy
But you know I'm on your side
All those little mistakes
Outweighed my headache
And I told you
The laughter was taking it's toll
It was taking control
Keep hanging on
I know your grip is strong
Keep playing the part
And in this dust bowl
Dive of a waterhole
Yelling's a start
I said you owe you me
Wish I could say it's the first time
This isn't healthy
But you know I'm on your side
Well I've been searching for a way to contain myself
But it's hard. For I was brought up just to nod and not react
Well I've been searching for a way to explain myself
But it's hard. For I was brought up just to nod
I said you owe you me
Wish I could say it's the first time
This isn't healthy
But you know I'm on your side
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Alkalyte
02:46
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I strung the silk out of a spider
I made a rope out of desire
To hang you down that wishing well
For your decent down into hell
And you came afloat out on the nile
In Africa you stayed awhile
You went through all that darkness
And still came up with a smile
So I hope to see you spinning soon
Around my ceiling fan
It seems that I have learned to lie
And I've yet to stretch out thin
But all we know
Is that you're not breathing
And back at home
They've stopped believing
You gotta bring proof
That there's nothing to lose
With two arms tied in a rubber room
We're both alkalytes for liking the trio
From San Francisco to Chicago
We'll follow the trail of smoke and coke
We'll hit the road til we're flat broke
So please lead yourself out of the jungle
And make it out without a struggle
You left a note that I should give to her
But how long to wait wasn't quite clear
You know suspense in killing me
With my fingers through my skin
Private eyes will take the time
And try to find a hint
But all we know
Is that you're not breathing
And back at home
They've stopped believing
You gotta bring proof
That there's nothing to lose
With two arms tied in a rubber room
Well I paddled down the Acheron
To guide you home I left a light on
Of course I'm tired, it was in my sights
I trust that you're just waiting til the time is right
Then I climbed my way through ash and dust
I swear the titans are here to help us
Was this your plan, to go out in style?
I must admit to you that they're all in denial
But all we know
Is that you're not breathing
And back at home
They've stopped believing
You gotta bring proof
That there's nothing to lose
With two arms tied in a rubber room
Oh no your face is turning blue
I've heard chainsaws, jaws drop, queens
This mantle's just for you
Oh no your face is turning blue
I've heard chainsaws, jaws drop, queens
This mantle's just for you
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Callie
02:39
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Well even though it was far
Yeah you still drove your car
And picked me up from my job when I got fired
And I cried on your shoulder
Yeah and now that we're older
I may be cheap, drunk and poor
But I'm no liar
Well I rave and rave I still remember the day
When you took me to my first casino
I went across the Pacific
And across the Atlantic
You're a one of a kind who likes to party
I saw you topless one time
Though you're a friend of mine
I'd throw you down on the bed in a hurry
oh oh oh Callie
You're a hell of a girl
If you remember this tune I'll be happy
And your glory days are a long way away
You're the heart of the town so don't go leaving
You know we've had some setbacks
But after all of our laughs
We have to admit you have courage
For you took the plunge
And you were the first one
To accept that spineless prick's hand in marriage
Well you can't fool me and I'm sure you'll agree
That your favourite mistake is your daughter
And it's no excuse
That the condom was loose
For now you're home every night at six for dinner
And we knew for sure
His balls would make a girl
And you can bet all our sons will try to bang her
oh oh oh Callie
You're a hell of a girl
If you remember this tune I'll be happy
And your glory days are a long way away
You're the heart of the town so don't go leaving
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Alualu
02:09
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Owl Eyes
02:21
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Well I, I want to talk about boundaries
I want to talk about how they always seem to be in my way
And I, I want to talk about India
I want to talk about how I thought no one could ruin my day
Well we've been talking for awhile and I think that we have finally had a breakthrough uh oh
But an hour's way too short
To unload, repair, rebuild and sort
Well I, I just don't think I can pay you
I just can't pay you enough for taking months to free my cares
How about I, how bout I pay you in compliments?
How bout I tell you that I'd string up his guitar with your precious hair?
Well we've been talking for awhile and I think that we have finally had a breakthrough uh oh
But an hour's way too short
To unload, repair, rebuild and sort
I think they're back again
I swear to god I swear they said to me oh oh
You're crazier than Gatsby
Lend me your ears and cut your fingers
You see, you see that's why I wear bandages
It passes time because they keep me up at night and my mind hurts
And I, and I even tried ear plugs.
I even went as far as burying my head deep in the dirt
And even though it's been awhile my whole neighbourhood keeps calling me a psycho uh oh
And the laughing I can take
It would just be nice to get a break
Why can't you hear them too?
I swear to god I sweat they said to me oh oh
You're crazier than Gatsby
Lend me your ears
I swear it's an emergency
We're in the clear
It's time to listen carefully
Just pick up those sheers and cut your fingers
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These Arms are Yours
02:38
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Wish I could be a damn good listener
I could have saved you that night
I try to tell myself there was hope or at least something similar
But I know my lies are white
Well we put ourselves in a brand new room
With locked windows and doors
All we've found so far are expectations, no hesitations yet
And within our reach I can't believe
The sound you sent to the floor
We both grabbed the walls and went for it all
As soon as our lips met
And with your hands holding mine
I moved mine up your sides
I won't be scared at all
I'll be the first one to call
And sign up to be your pall bearer
I'll keep my head up tall
Trust your body won't fall
You'll find me up in the front right corner
I kept a straight face for years
I even found you in tears
And now I'll be the best gravedigger
And bury me please
Because it should have been me
I'll dig six feet in an hour
We positioned ourselves accordingly
With every single word that we've read
And I imagine you with concentration
I'm constantly awaiting your voice
It took a whole day one time just to say goodbye
I still remember what was said
If the coffin was open, I'd have you taken
without making a noise
My hands ran through your hair
It was like you were there
These arms are yours, your eyes are mine x3
I won't be scared at all
I'll be the first one to call
And sign up to be your pall bearer
I'll keep my head up tall
Trust your body won't fall
You'll find me up in the front right corner
I kept a straight face for years
I even found you in tears
And now I'll be the best gravedigger
And bury me please
Because it should have been me
I'll dig six feet in an hour
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7. |
The Things I Know
01:47
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Did you have a good time?
I'd sure call it a party
Even though I was late
We turned it up, we will always make time
Leave your day at the door
We're not talking bout money
You've got a lot on your plate
So stop asking for more
And I swear you were punk
Classic rock is for my father
I know I lost my place
But I still remember when we took it to the grave
I couldn't tell you were drunk
I bet it takes a lot of practice
Of course I'll always be proud
Just tear yourself from the crowd
And you don't have to tell me time's going by fast
Cuz I know
And I can definitely assure you that I got a lot of things
On the go
Whoa oh oh oh
The things I know
This is a rant not a rave
Though the bottle's entertaining
You've got all that rage
And it's building up, yeah it's almost to the top
Take a pic if you can
And say good-bye to your twenties
You'll be a family man
If she slows you down we will understand
And you don't have to tell me time's going by fast
Cuz I know
And I can definitely assure you that I got a lot of things
On the go
Whoa oh oh oh
The things I know
I might not be the same whoa oh oh
We know how fast people can change
We might not look the same whoa oh oh
We know how fast people can change
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Convinced I'm never gonna leave
I beg for mercy, I'm on my knees
I set my goals up to high
I gotta learn how to fall before I learn how to fly
And I know a guy
He's got a bad attitude
Just a miserable fuck
With nothing to do
But sit around and curse the girl
His job, his mom and even the world
A shoa no no, a whoa no no
And this other guy
He got a brand new car
And he bought some friends
With his credit card
Are you happy now?
Is everything fine?
So you're living in paradise
But nothing's going right
I think, life is wasted
When all, we do is chase
For everything, we're told we want
Lock my doors to explore the obvious
Am I searching for answers, that just aren't there?
Am I searching for answers when I really don't care?
My tank is low, my spirits are high
There's a fork in the road, I'll take my sweet ass time
A whoa no no, a whoa no no
And my friend's new girl
Is always nagging for shit
With her long black hair
And an ass that won't quit
Are you happy now?
Is everything fine?
So you're living in paradise
But nothing's going right
I think, life is wasted
When all, we do is chase
For everything, we're told we want
Lock my doors to explore the obvious
Your life is so predictable
Your thoughts are so acceptable
Everything we're told we want
Lock my doors to explore the obvious
Almost, too much and not enough
I see no one here that I can trust
Everybody's going away
I think, life is wasted
When all, we do is chase
For everything, we're told we want
Lock my doors to explore the obvious
Your life is so predictable
Your thoughts are so acceptable
Everything we're told we want
Lock my doors to explore the obvious
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