Emo Side Project

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...And They Lived Happily Ever After

There was a gentle wave of sadness That swept across the land It waited till the dry years had passed And then hit me like a flood And knocked me off my feet Nut you, were there, to catch me I was drowning' neck deep in pity When I reached out for your hand A...

A clean, well-lighted place

old man times are changing so fast. your past loves are far gone and your thoughts on life have slowed down. the bottle is all that you've got now. but I can see myself in those bloodshot eyes and you were right. we all need to find our own ways to sleep at ni...

A Heart Shaped Balloon

there's a boy staring at the ground wishing so hard that everything was easy he's holding a heart shaped balloon in his hand with his fist clenched so tight he must learn to say goodbye he wants to let go there's a girl staring into the sky wishin...

A letter

I know that I've grown and you'll always remember me at two years old slurring my speech and clinging to your knees. but you've given me some of my favorite memories. I know this distance tears us apart. old photographs and phones calls aren't enough. so I jus...

A Lifetime is a Day

My little umbrella, you keep me dry on those days when the sky cries. There are no clouds to lean on or fall through. My little umbrella, you keep me safe and warm. I'll admit it's something that I've never had before. With hair crossing your eyes, a...

A Perfect Star

You open your soft lips a little bit and press them against mine. We watch the ocean waves crashing in the moonlight. The breeze blows your hair around everywhere and I smile. This is not a dream. I've been awake for awhile. You're a wish come true....

A Tangible Structure

You say, "If you were to have wait too long that I might have to leave." I say, "Please don't go." I know that leaves sometimes fall too soon and so slow. I say, "Please don't go." You scream "If I were to have said that then that I might have stayed....

A way I'll never be

winter's creeping up on me. either summer was shorter or global warming. I look around my room and all I see is an unmade bed, misplaced records and untied tennis shoes. a half burned photograph of you. of course I couldn't see it through. is this what I've go...

All Octopuses Aren't Purple

I can't believe you left my bear at some Holiday Inn in Michigan but I'll still love until the hair on my skin turns gray and I'll buy you another one with hopes that you'll hold it almost as tight as me I'm so scared of what the future holds but I kn...

All You Ever Need (To Get You By)

Everything you want is gone. All you needed for so long was me to hang around and be your only one. I'm the only thing you'll ever need. I am the scab that you pick off your knees. It just sits and lingers. It grows back and hurts you ten times more....

Ancient Psychic Tandem War Elephant

I crave attention, lack motivation and fall in love too easily it's a deadly combination I guess I need to deal with a little more productively and I can't help feel like I'm stuck in high school and life's a constant prank on me you can count on me to...

Andromeda

3 million light-years away from home, And I am lost and freezing cold but still hanging on. I don't know why. All that I can see is the light from far off stars slowly dying. How did this all begin? How did our love begin? How will the universe en...

Another Broken Heart

Another night without you I have spent alone again. Another day without you and I'd cry. I swear I'll try to be right there beside you By your side. Give me one last chance. Let me take this last dance. For a while I'll see you smile. I'll mak...

Aphelion

My mind is black hole of broken dreams Without you here next to me And this skyline sunrise won't suffice. You're the reason that I exist. Your heartbeat strengthens my resonance. Should I take this slow or will you just let go? Last night I looke...

Are you afraid of the dark?

there are no stars in this town. light pollution drowns them out. you have to go out to the country but that can get so lonely. so I usually stay inside with closed blinds and dim the lights. read some Bukowski or Hemingway or stare the ceiling and just drift...

Armstand Front Double Somersault Pike

It's best to swim outside Sometimes with clothes off Bathe yourself in night sky and cool breeze Let the water be the cure for what haunts you 

As Long As I'm Yours

I don't believe in god or fairies or even dragons I didn't believe in love until I felt it for the first time in you And as you know I have trouble sleeping unless I hear your voice But I'd rather be awake with you Because being awake with you is bette...

Autophobia

Walk towards me and let your whispers linger Speaking soft of love and fear of heartache. I swore once that I'd never let you down. Hold onto me and we'll escape from this prison that held us captive for too long. Sweetie, I'm here with you now to kee...

Autumn Beds (Modest Mouse)

We won't be sleeping in our autumn beds October came Our case got stuck with the DA again They pulled up the welcome mat So many times they hurt their back As sure as clocks are bleeding time We'll show up early just to wait in line We won't be...

Azure

head buried in your chest hiding away so afraid of myself i caved captured the moment but it's gone holding my breath in your palm hands that kept me warm the only ones voice locked in my chest stored away so certain with doubt i caved...

Baby Got Back

[Intro - white girls] Oh, my, god. Becky, look at her butt It is so big. She looks like One of those rap guys' girlfriends who understands those rap guys? They only talk to her, because She looks like a total prostitute, 'kay? I mean, her butt, is just s...

Be Mine

I know karate Girl, you've got grocery shopping skills like it ain't no thing. I'd like to run around with you in a shopping cart While you're yelling "hot sex in isle three!" And I know it's not enough to make you fall in love But once I've gotten...

Beauty

I wonder why I ever really doubted love. I can see it your smile and it's the meaning of forever. And as the wind blows these feelings grow. And I know it just gets better. I'll forget the plans we made As I'm flying on this plane into your arms....

Bikes

It's Monday and I don't want to wake up. Then I think of your face, And I'm suddenly standing up. And I just wanna ride bikes with you. And I just wanna ride bikes with you On a sunny day; On a clear highway. It's always those little things you...

Blaine's Charizard

I'm melodramatic, addicted to self-loathing and apathy I disregard progress as useless intentionally you ask why I hate myself so here's some honesty you ask why I never talk so here are some loaded words I'm a burden on my best days, fragile but non...

Blue-Eyes White Dragon

I'm so tired of everything in my life. breathing's a chore and sleeping's a habit. I'm inconvenienced by love. I know that it's useless, but I'm just a hypocrite who needs it. so when I push you away, I really want you closer. when I'm sitting i...

Breathe

We'll take this slowly. We're learning to breathe for the first time, in love. And like gravity we hold each other in place. Can you believe how fast we've grown the last two years? (The best of our lives) I can't wait to spend it out under the stars...

Brighter

I look at you and I know... My love for you is like a star, A star that never dims. It shines on brighter every day With every letter you send to me. My love for you is like a star, A star that never dims. It shines brighter every day With ev...

BTW I'm Totally Still Winning That Kissing Contest

lay your head on my chest lets hate the world together we'll drown out the sound of alarm clocks and screaming children with conversations that go nowhere press your legs against mine the friction of our skin is an addiction that i'm okay with it'...

Catherine's Lullaby

don't let go never let go (fall in love) are you counting sheep as you fall asleep? are you counting the ones who got away? do you miss him as much as he misses you? ad if you swear you love him then you probably do it's only been five days short...

Chemicals

We're two chemicals Thrown into an unlabeled beaker The mad scientist insists it won't explode But the solution starts to boil when I dissolve into you Because I always gave into you I'd understand if at the end of the world You want to be alone....

Cold Sheets

Under these cold sheets finding energy to breathe Counting each second that passes. It's already morning. I'm seeing the sunlight through tight eyes with soft sighs. Hide me from this world. I don't belong anymore. And save me from these mornings....

Daffodils

I put a daffodil into your hair And you smiled so soft in the gleaming sun But you took it out when I turned away I still try to imagine your face as it was Only two years ago when our love wasn't these songs. And I want to paint the past into my p...

Dear Moon

Dear Moon, I've been missing you I noticed lately that you're not as full as you used to be Or as bright as you need to be to light up this wasteland for me Dear Moon, I've been needing you Without you here light subtracts itself My days and my...

Delusion

Lay your head down. It'll be just fine in a week. I know forgiveness comes easy. But I know you'll forget me. Lips pressed softly. The moon sits calmly. Remember how we used to be? Lay your head down. It'll be just fine in a week. 

Desperation in A-Minor

Late that night on Wednesday you said you were somebody's girl. It came as no surprise. I was never meant to rule the world. All I ever wanted was the truth and nothing else. So I didn't yell. No, I didn't yell. I'm locking my door and I'm crying...

Devil In Disguise

it's been four months and three weeks, two days and one night since I last laid eyes on a devil in disguise in an angel's body who easily forgot me and won't ever remember those times in December when we cried together when we laughed together whe...

Do a Barrel Roll!

I know it hurts like hell But the body always finds a way to heal itself. We've evolved to deal with pain, physical or emotional. I fight with my conscience over things that I'll fuck up next Then become a recluse in self-defense. At least that's wha...

Dog

as I wake up, the morning air breeze in my face and I know just for once that I'm right in my place I look to the sky to embrace the suns rays birds sing on branches well I'm going to make this dream become reality I feel like nothing could go wrong...

Don't Ever Listen To Shakespeare

life is a constant battle with myself i'm fighting these memories and how i am losing but i won't get back all these wasted nights and i am now learning everyone lied time isn't medicine no it's a poison and it'll always run through my veins so w...

Doomsday Honeymoon

Imagine a world where mice laid eggs And what if the eggs were bigger than them? They couldn't keep 'em warm Would people eat them? Or would there be a law against it? Probably not 

Downtown

It's too easy to forget (Skies falling down) It's too hard to admit (Down onto this town) It's easy to forget (Everything's gone wrong.) It's too hard to admit (Now that you are gone.) I've been asking too many questions (Every single day,)...

Dream

Sweet dreams my lovely. You are everything to me. You are the breeze blowing gently. The air that I need, the sun that gives me life. I'll keep you safe and calm. My angel, my only one. As I float through the sky, My imagination runs wild. I'...

Dream Girl

You're my dream girl but that's an understatement Because I couldn't even dream you up And all the songs that I wrote until now have meant nothing to no one But this is a sappy attempt to express what I feel in this stomach All the metaphors in the wor...

Dude, Where's Chads Llama?

hey, you over there! please give my Llama back!! you better hope he's not missing hair or I'll eat you why would anyone jack a Llama? wouldn't you rather steal some pajamas? his name is Bob he is a slob hey you people over there! stealing Lla...

Emo Elmo

Emo Elmo. He bumped his elbow. Poor Emo Elmo. I'll be your friend. I said "Hey, I remember you from Sesame Street. You were red and cute and moving to the beat! Shaking your booty all night long 'till Mr. Rogers came on." But then one day I saw...

Emo revival

I am so bad at everything except loving you for that I hold the world record - the undefeated champ for all time let's disappear to a place where we don't worry anymore about everything cause I'm feeling weak, anxious and scared but your arms around...

Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate) Building

cats got your tongue huh? keeping your eyes low to the ground you say that you're afraid of missing something but i know you're lying to yourself you say i'll let everything just fall in place but you and i both know it doesn't work that way maybe...

Erika's Dragonair

when I lay my head on your chest I'm oblivious to questions that have a habit of keeping me from sleep like what's the rate at which the universe expands or the probability of death by gamma ray bursts from a distant galaxy? and when you whisper to m...

Europa

We should fly straight the moon, But one that orbits Jupiter. There we'll see some falling stars, And other lights from afar. And if I whisper I love you And you can't hear because there's vacuum Know it's said and really meant Before I wake up f...

Every Song in the World

arguments and confrontations never win when all I want is to hold your hand I'm lacking words to string together at the end it's you and me we'll make it, you'll see so what am I supposed to do when every song in the world is about you and me? I'...

Everything

Everything I've ever known resides within your lovely bones. Your eyes paint my sky blue. It's cliché but I'm in love with you. Mountains and oceans and stars and planes, Don't compare to the most beautiful girl to breathe air. It's true. Everythi...

Everything Sucks But You

you're so freakin' cute you're so frickin' rad I want to high five you 30 times and get a blister but not regret it later I'm so freakin' stoked I'm so frickin' psyched to have a perfect human being be all up in my life everything sucks but you...

Failing Calculus III

I was in calculus class today The teacher gave us a pop quiz on triple integrals But she never taught us that Or more likely I didn't pay attention that day So I fainted and the girl behind me thought it was super adorable I guess she fell in love wit...

Falling

I've had the same dream every night of me and you on a plane I keep waking up before we crash but right before I do you whisper "we could've had something more than this" you said "let go" as the turbulence shook my hand out of yours I realized you...

Finding Saturn

You're beautiful in every way imaginable. You're perfect in every way, so indescribable. And it would take my life to even scratch of the surface of how much I love you with words. You're a mystery to this universe and it amazes me. And if you want we...

Fists of Fury

what's with the staring? am i unwillingly on display? is my queerness offensive? or are you just upset to be attracted to me? i've got fists of fury and i use them freely so don't even think about trying to touch me call me a killjoy i'm not...

Five Flights Down

Hey cloud, how are you doing there? Why are you staring so blankly? Are you carrying a storm just to drop it onto me? I've never done anything wrong. Lonely girl, who are you looking for? Don't you know that she's been lost for years? Covered bene...

Flesh and bones

I'm just a man of flesh and bones but I'm here and I'm yours my hands held out, my head held high and my eyes closed tight when our lips meet every day with you is the new best day of my life 

Forehead Kisses

I can calculate the time that I'll arrive at your doorstep. around 2 a.m. And you'll tell me before I leave, "Please stay safe and sound." And I'll say "ok" But whether I really want it that way is another story. I want to give you the world But I...

Forever Yours

Falling to my knees On this blade of pavement clinging To the starlight clawing through my skin Then your silence pulls my veins Through my throat into my grave With the rain washing my memories from me My heart it doesn't beat Against my lovers...

Fornever

alright, I'm done with all this lonely crap I need a girl who can most def make me laugh I need a girl who will sing to me in bed mostly she's gotta give great head she's sweet, she's got a real nice rack it's imperative, she must have back I need...

French Braid

the best thing about the morning is waking up thinking about you nothing jump starts my heart quite like you do dreams could never imitate this reality so i try not to sleep too often anymore but just so you know when you're too busy to sing me to sleep...

Ghost Whisperer

I'm addicted to holding hands with shadows. Somehow the cold touch keeps me warm. I'm addicted to sharing secrets with spirits. Somehow the honesty numbs everything. So tell me whether the hand on my shoulder meant anything. Cause I've been known to...

Goodbye Space

Goodbye space and goodbye time. I won't need you where I'm going. Far beyond the glow of the brightest shining star. I won't need light where I'm going. And Moon these songs are only for you From a Sun running dry on helium without you. Goodbye d...

Have A Nice Shower

I'm reading your eyes like a book they tell the saddest story there's no happy ending for me, but there is for you as our conversation ends with a "hello" you tell me, "it was nice. I kinda miss you a little bit since that night" North Carolina don'...

Headlights and Parking Lots

We danced around empty parking lots with radiant headlights shining on us. Days have passed, but oh so slow. This feeling grows lying on the floor with you. Oh, you're everything. Oh, you're all I need. Oh, falling like a star. Oh, I'll never be t...

Heaven's Waiting

The perfect weather and a perfect day are so easily thrown away. I didn't mean to make the mistakes I made. An ideal without a cause? There is no such thing. But I say sorry, I say sorry another chance to live again. There's a place where angels sing...

Hey, Mr. Dinosaur

Hey, Mr. Dinosaur sitting in the corner, Staring at the floor wondering what's life for. "Why am I here? My species went extinct 65 million years ago." It's so hard when you don't fit in. Everyone runs away when they see you grin. All you really want...

Hey, Rick! I Never Made a Slam Dunk Before. Thanks For the Boost!

The last time that I saw you You were sitting on your front porch Chain smoking cigarettes and talking about giving up on life. I was listening to every word And laughing to myself Because hanging out with you made me not want to give up on life....

How Memory Works

5 A.M. Eyes wide open again. And the moon is looking at me like a dog I haven't fed in weeks. My mind keeps playing tricks on me. It thinks you're there then I reach out my hand and get air. Don't you fucking let go. I still need you so close. D...

How The Stars Fell Into The Sky

Take all it back (Take it away from me) These lines are getting blurred, And this is how the stars fell into the sky. (So maybe I could stay awake) But I'm waiting longer than forever, And will I see things better on the other side? Somehow I lost...

How's the weather?

I hate how our conversations are always: "hey, how is the weather?" “well, it could be better.” I hate how I won't say anything when I obviously want to. so I just smile at you and keep my eyes to the ground. I've seen better days on soap operas we used to wat...

I Don't Care Who You Are! The Wrath of Khan Rules

I've seen enough movies and read too many books To not know how this one's gonna end. So here's a toast while you're still listening To singing the Get Up Kids ten minutes to downtown. We didn't care about the world around us. We made it up as we wen...

I guess everything reminds you of something

the smell before the rain always makes me so nostalgic for summers back in Texas. I wonder how my dog that ran away is doing now. I hope he thinks about me each time he chews a shoelace. every time I see a John Wayne movie I'm thankful for my dad and how he ra...

I Have a Crush on Michelle Branch

a breath of fresh air mickey mouse underwear what else could compare? there's nothing I want more than for Michelle Branch to be my world so I'll cross my fingers and go to sleep when I wake up I hope she's next to me Michelle, Michelle you can...

I love you more than Taco Bell

hey dude, you're kinda my favorite and guess what bro? I love you and stuff steal my hoodies forever they'll keep you warm in winter touch my butt whenever but please at least once a day frick man, you're kinda my life now and guess what brah?...

I Love You x10

I've got a reason to keep on breathing. When you're here with me it's suddenly alright. We never fight so take my hand and hold it forever tonight And every night so tight. I'll be your blanket when you're cold. I'll tickle your cute silly toes. I...

I Pwn Newbs

Josh, how you been lately? been pwning any newbs? of course! I just want to know how my best friend's doing so maybe I could then do you and on a Friday night when things are scary you are there to technically hold me I count one by one every word...

I Want A Broken Heart Tattoo

"do you see that star? that's how far I am from you cause I'm running away for good I'm already sick of you and it's only been 15 minutes" she said. I'm up to my neck in teen drama not only that....where's Chads Llama still?! I've got a list of...

I Wish I Were Vulcan

it's depressing how much I crave routine if I don't get it I'm less than worthless I've grown accustom to feeling lonesome even with my friends I don't talk much if you give me your hand I'll give you a blank stare I can't get hurt if I pretend...

I Wouldn't Trade This for the World

Everyday I wake up and I'm in love with you so much. I wouldn't have it any other way. I slip on my jeans, tie my shoes, get in my car and I'm off to see you. It's a fairy tale that's come to life. You're the princess and I'm the prince. I can't beli...

I'm Just Crying and Watching Soccer

I am barely a voice heard through walls less than nothing, a reject I'm just crying and watching soccer contemplating the reason I go to sleep wishing I was someone else but wake up feeling the same this repetition is exhausting me 

I'm Super Cereal

girl, you got it going on but I don't mean that in a sexual way you're a cutie pie. I wanna hold you every single day it's been awhile since I've felt okay but you're making it easier for me so I'd like to tell you "I love you" here's to kissing...

I'm Totally Dating a Cyborg

I adore it when you talk to me in binary I spend 40 minutes decoding it just to find it's "dang, I mega frickin' like your human butt" I'm totally dating a cyborg I'm so jealous of your cochlear implants you've got super sensitive hearing so why d...

I'm Yr Boi

hey we both know that you're rad and sometimes you get sad but always remember i'm your boy hey it sucks that you live far and most nights it hurts our hearts but always remember i'm your boy so on nights when you get cold and i'm not there to h...

I've got my heart on my sleeve

our conversations lacking words minds clouded up you're usually not like this something must be up and you're twirling your hair not looking me in the eyes give me the bad news first i've got my heart on my sleeve and it doesnt even matter we're one year olde...

I've Made a Huge Mistake

we live then we die in the middle we ask questions like "why me?" some people are searching for a purpose, a meaning I'm coping with feeling worthless and second guessing everything that I do I've got first world problems and I still can't solve the...

I-45 Northbound

These mountainous street lights pave our way. They blind us and keep you away. They shine so bright to push me through. These memories are overcast. I'll remember them much too soon. Take me back to where I was in your arms downtown Where nothing...

If I'm the Sun Then You're the Moon

You're an airplane gliding along mid-level clouds. You're the ocean waves, the breeze blowing against my face. You're an unfinished story, the one I want to read. A song that last forever, you'll never leave me. You're the moon on Monday. You're my fa...

If Sorry Meant Anything You'd Still Be Here

I'm sorry that I have emotions that conflict with yours but your eyes aren't the same green that they were when you were sixteen. and my skin settles on my sheets without friction to provide heat. so won't you reconsider so we don't have to spend this win...

In Dreams

Take baby steps towards me With your hand stretched out reaching And slowly press on my chest. I confess I've been hiding what I feel. But you noticed through my speech patterns, The late night calls and staying home That I'm quickly falling for yo...

In Dreams (In Nightmares)

Take baby steps towards me With your hands stretched out reaching, But never get to my chest. You confess you've been hiding what you feel. But I noticed through your speech patterns, The lack of calls and not staying home That you've been falling...

Inside Jokes

Hi, I'm cute. I'm dancing in a bird suit. And I make screen names that say I love you. I've got a black hole hidden in my pants. I'm drawing two mannequins holding hands. I'll stick my tongue out if you mess with me. I know what it does to you. It...

Intergalactic National Unicorn Appreciation Year

everything falls to fucking shit when you're gone but I feel invincible when I'm in your arms we may not be able to skip stones but we can make out in cars like teenagers we aren't professional art critics but we agree that we're the bomb at colorin...

It could've been different

it’s been so long that I can't even remember the last time we spoke or the last thing we did together. best friends forever - a promise we couldn't keep. we're going our separate ways. I’ll probably never see you again. but if I was magician I’d pull you out o...

It's Always the Quiet Calm Nights When the Stars Shine Almost as Bright as She Does...

It was a quiet calm night when you stepped on my porch. Tender and kind and you looked to the sky. With a note in your hand that was signed in pink pen. Your bangs hanging down like they always did. I waited inside with that smile on my face. My fist...

January

i always knew summer was fleeting but never that winter suffered the same fate is there a season that doesn't change? because this love seems to be following the same patterns the same disappointments i always knew time was passing but not that...

June

I've got a lot of things stuck in my head. I've got a list of words that I haven't said, And it's a mix of I love you and I hate yous. There's been a lot of nights when I haven't slept. There's been so many nights where I've cried myself to sleep, Wi...

Just Me

Dad said I need to grow but I'm not a tree I'm just me Mom said I should've known but I'm not a psychic I'm just me I can't please everyone so I'll just please no one He said "are you a boy?" She said "are you a girl?" but I'm just me...

Lately

Lately I've been staying up past 1:30 listening to Dashboard Confessional. Every song's so slow. It reminds me of you and the way we used to be. You tell me to go to sleep. "Dear, aren't you tired?" I said "Yeah, I really am but I'd rather stay here...

Lavender

I've got my mind on you and so much time to kill you've got your hands on me and can't describe the thrill I've chills up my spine, oh I'm lost in a trance, in you I've nails in my sides, oh I'm falling in love with you even the smell of lave...

Learning To Sleep

Every night I wait Until I can see your face in the shadows Just so I can fall asleep and have a nightmare Wake up shivering You're a thunderbolt that lands on me With low probability You're a chainsaw cutting me in half In a horror movie I'm...

Leaving

Take your time I've got my whole life And I can close my eyes So I can hear your heartbeat Late at night when I can't sleep I think of you breathing Stay quiet for now We've got a lot not to talk about And I wish was standing there to watch th...

Lego Proposal

I can't complete your sentences cause I get too flustered to speak around you I use deep breaths to try and compose myself but somehow you always seem to take 'em away if I believed in heaven I'd think you fell from it but you're a perfect example...

Life

Life is like deep space. You never know what you'll find. But I got lucky because you found me. I won't close my eyes until you're sleeping soft Cause I promised I'd always take care of you. So I just kiss you soft and hold on close Because we bot...

Light Subtracts Itself

One last breath of nitrogen For everyone and everything that's ever been But don't you go losing your sleep Over little old me You know I miss you But I won't miss you anymore. And I think about the times that I sung all night So you could clos...

Lost At Sea

I was lost at sea Storms were weighing me down again I couldn't see the shore I couldn't breathe anymore But then I heard your voice again And after these four years my hearts fuller than it's ever been I can't believe how I even lived before I...

Love

Wake up my darling. I have a secret I've kept from you. I've needed you my whole life Even when I didn't know you. So don't be gone too long Or it will break my heart. Just keep your mind on me So that we'll never part ways. I know that it so...

Lucky

i feel as tiny as a snail i can't leave my shell but sometimes i feel as big as a redwood i feel as see-through as a ghost i don't believe in me but sometimes i feel as opaque as an acorn i feel as shallow as a pond i evaporate in the heat bu...

Lyin' Mayans

I used to hate how you'd only ask about the weather now I'll take any excuse for a conversation I'm sick of talking to myself everything used to remind me of something but I've spent so much time repressing memories that I misplaced my own name with...

Mac and Cheese (Reprise)

every day I find a new thing I don't like about me but I don't want to try anymore 

Make Believe

It starts when everything's perfect. And it builds too fast for you to follow it. I used to have everything but now I'm missing all I need. We used to share memories but now I don't mean anything. It's all in my head. Those words you once said. An...

Marble hornets

can someone please jog my memory? I’m not sure if it's the beer talking or just me. but I’m 23 and still a-fucking-lone and I’m paranoid of talking on the phone. all my best friends are obsessed with marble hornets and porn star tits. they've got...

Meet Us at Graceland in 20

It’s the summer. Hold the bummers. Cue sing alongs to American Football. Taking shirts off to impress the ladies. Shredding skate parks in our childhood towns. Play shows in basements. The cops shut ‘em down. But that’s ok everyone left when I st...

Memorial Park

The sun set too early today. It may not ever rise again. The wind blew as the moon glowed. And I tried to let go. The sun fell down (Without a sound.) Into a bed of clouds. (Onto this town.) Now that I know (I'm so sorry.) I can't let you...

Middle Of The Map

I'm finding myself lost in my own library. The books I use to read all now seem so unfamiliar. Now I've realized not even literature can save me anymore. I'm finding myself bored in my own city. The friends I use to see got caught up living their live...

Misandry 2013

i want to fight the patriarchy with you your hand in my hand, middle finger in the other and i want to do all the things you want to do whether it's smash the state or masturbate i don't mind when you're a narcissist yeah i don't even blame you ca...

My List of 15 Things to Avoid This February and 3 New Ways to Hurt You

I painted all the stars the colors of your eyes in hopes I'd make through tonight. You always say, Too bad you're not sensitive like him. Too bad your eyes don't compare to his. I'd rather watch the sunrise then watch myself melt into your eyes. I'd...

Natural Selection

I evolved for you. And I adapted to your every need. Every gene expressed by me functions just to make your life a dream. I'd breathe for you if I could. Make your heartbeat feel good. Make the days not so long. Prove our love is still strong....

Never Said

I never meant to lie to you. I never meant to break your heart. I know exactly how that feels. I never meant to be afraid. I never meant to make you cry. Sometimes I don't understand why I do what I do. I regret most the things I said. But I nev...

Never Say Never

It's Monday and I'm already worn out from last week. My heart break is still easily standing it's ground. This week everything's changing. I promise. I won't give up on you. I won't. Never say never. Yeah, it could be better. But perfect for me is...

New York

Don't be sad anymore because I am yours It's been a long year with ups and downs But it's helped so much that you've been here Every time I talk to you I get chills down my spine Believe me this is overdue But I promise this whole time I never stopp...

No Sleep

I gotta down The Dew before I do anything I gotta have my Cheetos It ain't easy being cheesy I'm addicted to No Sleep Sometimes it's just easier not to dream (Unless you meant the record label) 

Ocean

I would swim across an ocean for you To help fight off the storms that bring you down. When the night is dark I'll be the moonlight that shines down on you. You're everything I'll ever need and more. So I fall to my knees waiting for you. Your blue...

Oceans Behind Walls

I apologize for what I am. Martyrs must be such a nuisance to live with. All the pointless things I've given up and lost. I've never asked for bridges or chapels for what I've done. Just unwritten acknowledgment when your eye's drift through me, Neve...

Oceans of Skyline

Vast oceans of skyline divide this uncertainty of you and I might not be one to forget that easily. And maybe it's for the best or maybe you will regret playing charades, When every seconds another spent alone. Or no? I've got good reason to believe,...

Over You

it's like nothing I ever said ever mattered I never ever did make you happy but you never said a word about it then laying in the living room filling in the crosswords I used to fill the answers in with 'I love you' even when I knew it wasn't right...

Overland Park

We watch the sunset tonight off your rooftop in Overland Park. I've never seen anything so beautiful. I don't mean the sunset this time. I'm lost inside your light eyes. I could have a waterfall of you around me. I wouldn't mind, in fact it'd make m...

Overrated

over it's over I could read your eyes across the room overrated love is overrated just so you know you spin me around like a tornado just so you know I promised I wouldn't go catch two birds with one stone catch two boys with one little l...

Owen Wilson

farewell to sleepless nights farewell to past loves farewell to Hemingway and poems he wrote when we was giving up on life farewell to tired eyes farewell to cold skin farewell to Domestica and No Good For No One Now cause i found The Ghost of Wha...

Owls

In the forest morning light shines down On everything and illuminates the whole world All the shade fades away like all the sad faces And lightly brushes on the top of your eyelids Drops of rain dissipate as the sun rise Peaks above the horizon throu...

Paper Universe

I want to hide away. I don't want to face the rising sun. I don't believe in fate. But I do believe I can't breathe without you. I'll make a paper universe for me and you. So we don't have to deal with this real life or being used. And if you leav...

Paper, Scissors, Bloody Broken Heart Hanging From a Nail on the Wall

The last few weeks you've been taking me for granted. I've let you and I've liked it. Now you've gone too far. When I say I love you. You just say "Yeah? Ok. Alright." You're a fucking liar. Don't be so sure that our love can't expire. Let go of...

Party in my Iggy

when you talk I hide my face in a pillow will you come over so we can make Jell-O? hey! aaaahhhhh~~~ hey! when you hug me it makes me quiver it'd be cool if we were best friends forever! summer's hot but you're so cool lets head over to the neig...

Patience

patience it takes time for her to realize she needs you patience it takes time for love to sink in this night flies by like a big bolt a lightning it hits my heart it's just so frightening it's taking it's toll it's getting so cold...waiting f...

Phone Calls From Prague

your finger tips left imprints on my skin from summer nights when you were scared. my voice was low and we didn't stay home like we used to. the only thing keeping you from leaving was my heartbeat matched your breathing. but when you left for Europe t...

PieXcore

the wind it blew your hair around I asked you for a kiss but you turned me down The sand in my pants makes me dance If only you'd give me one chance hold my hand. understand what I need. I'll build a sandcastle for you and me. every day I will s...

Planes, Trains and Long Goodbyes

goodbyes and train rides smooth moves and previews long nights and secrets my eyes, just forget it all I've got to pull me through this mess is my pillow and blanket so I hold them to forget what you used to feel like what you used to taste like...

Pounce On My Level

Why would someone want to fuck or fall in love when you could cuddle up to a cat? They're better than humans (that's a fact) I could have a hundred cats or so and it still wouldn't be enough Drown me in fur and constant purring Cats are better than peo...

Promise Ring

I can't breathe tonight. You're holding me too tight. But I'm not complaining. The way you comb your hair Reveals that nothing else is fair Unless I have you and I do. Downtown is the best place I've ever been so far. Would you take this ring if...

Quicksand

She lays her head down. I admire her breathe. I always knew she was the girl of my dreams. I was your best friend. You'd tell me it all. But that's all we'll ever be. It's only half the dream. Wouldn't it be grand if I could hold your hand for...

Rain

I feel raindrops fall against my window. The wind outside roars. It's when this happens I seem to miss you most. I know someday I'll be with you. The rain will fade away and let the sun shine. But for now I'll lay in this bed and wait For you to c...

Reformat

i have more off days than i have on days processor lagging software needs upgrades hibernate I'm overheated shut me down I’m outdated reformat my life 

Remember That One Time We Got Lost Using Google Maps?

I think too much about life and of us that I should be locked up mostly of road trips, you leaving me breathless and becoming restless at night. I'm so bad with words not to mention my memory but if you'll believe in me we'll go places you won't believe t...

Ring Pop

you bought me a Ring Pop I swear my heart stopped luckily you know CPR I turned on a nightlight when you were scared of the dark then tripled checked under the bed I just want my hands in your hair when I speak I want you to care but sometimes...

Rocket's Mewtwo

every time I look in a mirror I throw up every time I speak it weakens me every time I try to leave my bed I give up every time I think it drains me so when you catch me breaking glass or sitting silent hold your tongue and when you stumble upon m...

Salute Your Jorts!

I'm tired but I can't sleep hungry but I won't eat lonely but I don't leave my room I'm the worst kind of hypocrite cause I constantly complain about the problems I create it's no wonder my friends are dropping like flies it's an endless cycle my...

Scarves & Sweaters

It's been a cold winter. But you've been here to warm my skin and bones. Your scarves & your sweaters wrap around my cheeks when I hold you close. There's summer in your eyes. And there's spring in your voice, angel. I remember seeing Copeland,...

Seafoam

I usually don't say anything anyone can hold me to But galaxy eyes I'll say anything to you I want to be the reason you can't sleep I want to be your seafoam 

Set Phasers to Love Me

I'm scared of almost everything from a zombie apocalypse to dying alone. yet I have this habit of visiting graveyards and avoiding outdoors in the summer. I guess I'd rather converse with the dead or be bedridden than knowingly risk facing rejection....

She is the Light That Brightens My Heart

I plan on spending every morning waking to half closed eyes. Tangled under bedsheets and pillows, nose to nose. The only time our hands would be apart is when I slide them across your cheek to tell you good morning. You're the sparkle off of sand. You...

Sink or Swim #352

lets take a long walk sometime in June and talk about the shit that we're both too scared to do cause I skydived in Cali and crashed a haunted house in Jersey but I don't ever want to fall in love cause I already know how that ends yeah, I already kn...

Skramz Warz

This is my tiger suit I think your butt looks cute There is no happy here Unless your butt is near I love the kids that love big butts And snuff their nose at kids who don't I'm gazing at a candle to find calm We all know it's in your butt Perf...

Sleep

Lay your head against the bed and feel the love flow through your veins. If you're scared just close your eyes and see through mine. (You'll see through mine) You are the light at the end of the tunnel. It won't be long until the sun starts to settle....

Sleep Patterns

I never thought you could watch time until now. I never thought you'd feel brain cells die until now. But you are a waste of my time and memory. So don't think for a second I'd waste either of those on you. People change. So get the fuck over it. Lo...

Smelly Pirate Hooker

I've got a bad taste in my mouth from last night I don't remember what I did I guess my pants were way too tight I look over next to me there's this girl with a patch on her eye and she's staring at my knees smelly pirate hooker please make my dre...

Snapple Facts

I'm spending tonight singing every song of Through Being Cool. It's the only thing that helps me get over you Cause I flew out to Montana and somehow everybody knew my name. I never thought it'd be routine that sucked the life out of me. I'm spending...

Sometimes

You've been waiting for days for a reason to stay The way that you change is the way that I stay the same I know you forget every waking moment And sometimes I'm fine But mostly I'm not. The static from your favorite sweater Taking pictures from...

Songbirds

The swing set's swinging. The songbirds are singing. I can't help remember but when we sat there together With your legs rocking back and forth and toes scrunching up. My hand in your hand as you looked up and said "Baby, I love you like no one loves...

Sparks Fly Up

Think of the sweetest thing you've ever thought: You're better than that You're better than that I know that polaroids and piano chords are two of your favorite things And I know that we could lay in bed all day dreaming of things Like a future and w...

Strawberry shampoop

blah blah blah she left me alone to cry today and you say you’re for me well eff this love just ain't for me maybe another day sometimes it has to be this way blah blah blah broken heart another emo song for her da da da da im in love with you da da da da im...

Stuck

i turn off the a/c but it doesn't make me feel any warmer five blankets on the floor dirty dishes and burnt bulbs claiming comfort in clutter my nickname is fuck up dissociating and anxious chewed the hair off of my arms crying for days i try...

Sun

In a past life we must have been the first two particles That collided and threw up the Big Bang And eventually by gravity formed the entire world with entropy For the soul purpose of me staring into your eyes And I know that sounds crazy, But it's t...

Sunshine

Did you know you make my world go around and my heart beat slow? When you lay your eyes on me I can barely breathe. So I just hold on tight and feel your hand on mine. You are my sunshine, angel don't cry. I'll be right there by your side. And if yo...

Thank You

You change my world without a word. You make fishes jump in a pond. You make dying trees begin to grow. You change my day with your smile. You take care of every child. You take the fields and make them grow a bright bright green. You make it rain...

The Astronaut

When we were kids you'd tell me everyday "I want us to run away. When you grow up to be an astronaut, You can fly us to the moon. And it'll be just us marveling at the Earth." And we will feel more alive. And here we'll spend our whole lives. An...

The end of something

it was a long drive. you had begged me to stay. but I had changed my mind. I couldn't comfort you anymore. it was the last time we spoke. you'd asked me to read you Hemingway. you asked what it meant. I said "love, it wasn't fun any more." then we realized it...

The Flight of the Red Balloon

Little red balloon, You probably think that no one knows just what you thought of When she let go of you that Wednesday evening When the storms were gathering I wanna let you know that we're all toys in our own way Some just don't know it yet But...

The Jaded Diary

This diary has run out of pages. On each and every line I had written your name But I've crossed out every single one. The pages are torn and so is my heart. I still look at it every night to remind me never to make the same mistake again. And writi...

The Joie de Vivre Break Up Song

Joie de Vivre why did you break our hearts? Now who's gonna sing to me when I'm sad? I mean there's Empire! but Jon just quit the band And Snowing makes me want to kill myself. I know that there's other things on your mind Like starting a Creed cove...

The Last Star Left In The Sky Burns Out

These stars have been falling continuously these last few weeks. I have been dreaming the same dream of you and me in a car going downtown on a Wednesday night and watching the sky burn. All you said was "I've never seen a sky like this burn down." The s...

The Longest Year of My Life

In the reflection of the window as it rained I traced outline of your face. It wiped away. I wondered why I couldn't be one of those drops. Even though I know how hard they fall when I dream of a February verse. In the reflection of the lake fighting...

The Naptime Song

Running around the house gets me out of breath. Taking that big poop sure drained my energy. I'm getting cranky, getting angry at every single sound. My favorite show won't come on. I think it's out of town. But for now it's time for naptime (No more...

The Night Sky

Beneath the night sky with your face lit up by the moonlight I sit waiting for you to speak to me. Beneath the night sky with your palm pressed soft against mine You sit breathing on me, whispering. It's alright. It's okay. Darling dear, you make my...

The Sound of Love

so this was a sing along? let's just hum along to the sound of love coming from a dove that's flying above and that little dove sings it's heart out not know what's coming next so you finally decided to stop singing along oh, so soon darling? i...

The Teapot Song

I'm a little teapot short and stout here is my handle here is my spout when I get all steamed up hear me shout "tip me over and pour me out!" I'm a clever teapot yeah it's true here let me show you what I can do I can change my handle...

The Truth is Out There... and it Hurts

i've heard home's where the heart is but i don't feel welcome in this body i pick at my skin to try to escape it but i know that it's pointless that's okay i can fake a smile my whole life make it habit and hobby become my own enemy a new day...

The Universe

At the center of the universe We believe there's a black hole Last night with my eyes closed I swear that I reached it's edge So I took your hand so it would drag us in And even light could not escape And you were mine forever At the very edge o...

There's no such thing as destiny

you and me are human beings with different intentions, different emotions. so why am I surprised when you confess to me that you're so sorry but it's not meant to be? you ask me, can we just be friends? and I smile sarcastically and whisper softly, I'm sorry b...

These Old Bones

This old skin and these old bones They slowly turn to dust With each full moon to stir my memories awake These tired eyes and these starving lungs They slowly fade with time Because each second I spent living was apparently a lie So lets breathe...

This Just Got Real

we're just two kids looking for somewhere to disappear and drink away these memories from teenage years because I have this hunch that they're what's been eating us the easiest way to forget is kill brain cells I've heard it's the cowards way out bu...

This Little Pink Bracelet Made Me Stay

This bracelet you gave me reminds me of hard times When crying knocked the wind clear out of me. I said "I'll never feel better." I'm staying up later since you said you would call me But it's been two hours past the time that you promised me. It's...

This MegaHertz

I realize that my feelings are unfortunate and insignificant but it's hard to build immunity over time, especially overnight I guess for now I'll settle on conversations that are forced and meaningless and then wonder why I'm so depressed that I can't ev...

This Town Needs Water Guns

i only wish i could tell the future then i wouldn't be where i am now but the summer sun set so quickly now a fierce snow claws at my window i understand that i must move on and survive somehow but nothing could make this easier if i could only ask...

Those Eyes

I remember it like the day I was born. You strolled into the room. I suddenly felt warm. For the first time in my life I was whole. You held up your chin with your eyes so wide Clinging to me and promised you'd try To be everything I could ever nee...

TJ Combo

frost had taken residence upon your cheeks so I wrapped my palms around them i'll keep you warm when the world ends cause you keep me calm when i don't want to live and that's all too often we spent that late night UFO watching you a bet me a 20 w...

Touch

am i a vampire? cause i can't see myself in the mirror i must be a vampire cause you say I'm ice cold when you touch me am i an alien? cause sometimes i don't feel like I'm from earth i must be an alien cause you say my skin's grey when you touc...

Toughen Up Snowflake

I shouldn't be drinking alone but the urge to pick up the phone is draining me Consequently I shotgun a beer and go back to bed Stare at the walls and wish I were dead Then wake in the morning and repeat the routine again 

Trainwreck

You are a trainwreck darling But I'm not gonna stop you This time I'm not gonna stop you You are the starlight darling But I'm not gonna spot you This time I'm not gonna spot you 

Trick 'r Treat

you are the cutest boy in the world i wanna go out trick-or-treating with you give you all the vegan candy i get then make out all night until we pass out on a pile of chocolate i just wanna eat candy i just wanna be your b oh wait i already am he...

Two little crayons fell in love

two crayons sat upon a bed one was green the other red the sheets were blue to set the mood the silly crayons name was fred he told her that he was in love outside the window, singing doves sewed and pressed on bright blue sky and crawling were two lady bugs h...

Under The Covers

Sunshine sneaking through the window Tugging on your eyelids Moving down your cheek Pull off your sheets Wake up and breathe You've been waiting under the covers I've been waiting for you for so long, so long Shadows dancing on the windows Di...

Untitled

steal my heart don't break it every now and then I get so lonely that I can't think at all every now and then I get so lonely that I can't dream at all 

Ut Lux Lucis Fades

It's all barren now. It's like a wasteland. An atomic bomb has been dropped down onto my heart And I'm left in the dark. And if these planets align it's a sign that maybe I should leave. You mean nothing. No. You mean nothing anymore. I'm coming h...

Wait Up

wait up can't you see my fall all over the place and down in your arms? these nights have been wasted with her thinking of you well, listen to me don't think cause you apologized I've forgiven you because I haven't and probably never ever will you'...

Wasting Away

When you come home from a long day I'll be waiting here for you If you're lonely and you need me to stay You know I'd love to I don't care if you're too tired To lift your mouth to say those things That you want to say but I know you think So le...

Why do we always have to resort to pillows and Natalie Portman?

summer is ending but unlike usual I don't feel empty. I’m noticing beauty in small things like a 50¢ ring or a simple good morning. in every way I feel lucky and it’s all because of you. I'm longing for Michigan or New York so I can tell you three simple words...

WrestleMania XIII

they told me wrestling wasn't real it was just for show, some capitalist shit it shook a little life out of me that remains lost to this day my first crush was in third grade I wrote them a poem in crayon then showed my friends and they all laughed...

Yeah, You're Scene...in My Pants

this song is for the kids who don't do nothing they just sit and stare at walls some suck their thumbs others like to call them dumb but they're not it's called a relationship go try to have one this song is so not about me it's about everything...

You Had Me At Hello

I don't care if you smell like cigarettes I'll still run my hands through your hair I don't fucking care that you don't believe in god I think it's fucking wrong and we both know the truth anyway I wish my lips were on yours now I don't care if your...

You Know What Sucks? Everything

we all have desires that unanswered complicate everything I hide mine behind fake smiles and weak handshakes we all change when we're not alone some for better, some for worse I freeze up in almost every social situation every day is the new worst...

You Rule!

every night it's the same thing I sit in my room and I think about the times you've rescued me from shitty days and bummer weeks then I think about how you're basically a real life sailor scout and you're probably fighting crime at night like it ai...

You Thought You Could Beat Me in a Game of Skip-it. You Were Wrong.

The entire world has gone to shit but I won't let it take us with it. Lay your head against my chest and sing me anything from the 90s. We'll be 15 again; on tire swings, planning sleepovers. Cause often you need to pretend to get through this. The en...

You're Tearing Me Apart, Lisa!

Things were going just fine Lisa was finally mine But I didn't get the promotion I expected so she fucked my best friend Things were going so great Lisa promised me sex for my birthday but Instead I found her dancing with Mark in the living room Y...

You're the best I'll ever have

There was a boy He loved her more than anything in the world She looks at him with her pretty eyes How could he even resist a smile? Well I guess he couldn’t And I count the days And I count the hours And tonight I’ll be right here And I do remember Yes I do...

Zombie Love

"Oh honey! The zombie choir sounds exquisite tonight. Hmm. They must be practicing." Last night I got bit by a zombie girl. She opened her mouth put her teeth into my neck. Then I turned into a zombie too Now I'm hanging with my zombie crew. I see...