Songs About People Including Myself

by The Bad Dreamers

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John Moon What an absolute gem. Longing lyrics with danceable and occasionally sinister beats.

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Nick "Who You Run To" is my favorite song, but that's not entirely fair because the entire album is brilliant. The lyrics this band turns into melodies, man -- the LYRICS! Not to mention how gosh darn catchy it all is. Love this album and look forward to the next one! Favorite track: Who You Run To.

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1.	California Winter 04:50	lyrics	buy track
I drew a heart on your name on your back seat windowpane You might not see it for weeks unless we finally get some rain I try not to think of you but I'm afraid that it's not possible You fill the air I breathe, you are the light I see California Winter Close my eyes and all I picture How you came in warm and went out with a shiver California Winter Midnight stars like heaven's glitter Everything I am you make me reconsider Palm trees and power lines, shadows in the fuchsia sky I know your soul enough to find you in the afterlife Take from me what you will because everything I have is yours All of the air I breath, all of the light I see You're just like California
2.	Who You Run To 04:34	lyrics	buy track
I used to be the one that you always ran too No one could hold you down the way that you knew I would Now you lay with me pretending that you're even near me I choose my words with caution cause I know that you don't hear me I should've known when I saw the signs, but I only looked away Maybe I held on a little too tight, maybe I held on a little too tight I don't know who you run to but I won't get in your way Somehow I guess I loved you too much too soon, too little too late Don't twist the knife so slowly, just make it painless Don't talk like you don't know me and don't act like you're so shameless Enjoy it while it lasts cause when you least expect it This might all come back around just to haunt you if you let it I should've known when I saw the signs, but I only looked away Maybe I held on a little too tight, maybe I held on a little too tight I don't know who you run to but I won't get in your way Somehow I guess I loved you too much too soon, too little too late
3.	How to Disappear 04:11	lyrics	buy track
I walk the streets at night when I can’t get you off my mind I count the traffic lights until I reach the city line There’s no going back in time to try and save it I gave more to you than I could hardly bare And I tried to find the perfect way to say it But even face to face somehow you just weren’t there So I left my keys on the table with a letter I hope you know it was sincere I don’t know how to be someone that fits you better But I know how to disappear I won’t come around again, it’s best if I leave this alone Don’t tell me where you’ve been, it’s better if I just don’t know There’s no going back in time to try and save it I gave more to you than I could hardly bare And I tried to find the perfect way to say it But even face to face somehow you just weren’t there So I left my keys on the table with a letter I hope you know it was sincere I don’t know how to be someone that fits you better But I know how to disappear
4.	The Meaning of Life 03:23	lyrics	buy track
If I cry out the color from my eyes Would it help me see this once in black and white? For a moment I could let down my defenses But the journey through your shades of grey are endless No resolution, yeah, but I still try Cause my love for you runs deeper than my pride If I beg for your forgiveness would you listen? Am I praying to a God or a magician? Whoah Show me the meaning of life - should the sky fall just before I get it right I've searched the city for human nature But all I found were a million strangers singing 'Whoah, show me the meaning! Show me the meaning!' Give up my pretensions; accepting my truth I took a journey back to find it in my youth If the words I'm meant to live by have no author Then my blood should not run thinner than my water I'll never get where I'm going if I'm too afraid of knowing
5.	Part Time God 03:37	lyrics	buy track
I hope you brought your mop Cause you’re gonna clean this up I spilled out all my guts Cause you make me sick as f*** You’re just a crooked cop Kid in a candy shop They should’ve locked you up Little forget me not You’re not a part time god You’re not a part time god You took a full time job you didn’t even want So tall you build your throne Table for one, alone Oh what a cloak you’ve sewn Oh what a chance you’ve blown You’re just a crooked cop Kid in a candy shop They should’ve locked you up Little forget me not You’re not a part time god You’re not a part time god You took a full time job you didn’t even want You made a deal with the Devil.
6.	Somewhere in This City 04:14	lyrics	buy track
Off your lips I could survive, they satisfy my hunger pain Should my spirit ever dry, I'd thirst for you; not the rain. I would kill for you, I would die for you, you know I'm good for it I know you hate this town so when the sun goes down we can run for it Carve your name into my skin - you mark me, I am only yours Oh my goddess, religion, eternity in overture I would kill for you, I would die for you, you know I'm good for it I know you hate this town so when the sun goes down we can run for it
7.	Hit Me Harder 05:09	lyrics	buy track
Ten million dollar smile She really loved the way he came on It lasted for a while, nothing about him was the same song They say you never see it coming And like the Devil he was cunning She hates the monster he’s become She hates the victim she’s becoming She tried to run and hide, she went for help but no-one listened She had no other choice, left in a difficult position She knew exactly how to taunt him He struck exactly where she wanted But he couldn’t see the gun she hid beneath her garter As she pulled it out she said ‘You should’ve hit me harder...’
8.	Reach You 05:03	lyrics	buy track
I've been trying so hard just to reach you How many times do we really need to talk this over? How many second chances are we gonna take? We had a flower but we planted it in a snow storm We love each other but there's not enough left to save Maybe 'cause my heart's bleeding dry Maybe 'cause we won't let it die I'm running out of actions, all out of words, everything we do only makes it worse I've been trying so hard just to reach you I can't watch TV, I can hardly listen to music Everywhere I turn there's something to remind me I sleep with the lights on, try to eat at new restaurants But everywhere I turn it's like you're right behind me Maybe 'cause my heart's bleeding dry Maybe 'cause we won't let it die I'm running out of actions, all out of words, everything we do only makes it worse I've been trying so hard just to reach you I'm trying so hard just to reach you
9.	What We Think vs What We Know 06:41	lyrics	buy track
Reconcile who I was with who I am and try to be Just a statue in a snow globe At my best when you come shake things up for me Hold my breath in shallow water Waiting patient for the tide Hard to tell now if I’m drowning or if this is just a way to get baptized He says home is where his heart is But he won’t find it on skid row Just a stray dog with no tag, he’s got too much pride to beg Don’t underestimate what he knows He prays to Jesus on a billboard A neon beacon in the night ‘Oh, the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit!’ But the Mothers and the Wives are the ones that hear it Do better, try harder, fall down. Do better, try harder, fall down. Do better, try harder, fall down. Do better, try harder, fall down. Do better, try harder, fall down. Do better, try harder, fall down. Do better, try harder, fall down. Do better, try harder, fall down.

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Songs About People Including Myself is the revolutionary album that redefined vocal-driven synthwave in 2018. Combining the retro nostalgia of synthwave with modern pop music, The Bad Dreamers delivers heartfelt vocal hooks and handsome synth melodies on radio-friendly jewels like "California Winter," "How to Disappear," and "Reach You." Far from a one-dimensional artist, The Bad Dreamers also reveals an affinity for industrial music on the somber "Part Time God" and the noir-ish narrative "Hit Me Harder." Subtle songwriting touches and impeccable production chops give every track an authenticity that reflects the artist’s background as an industry professional.

Find out why NewRetroWave listed The Bad Dreamers as the top newcomer of 2018 along with "Who You Run To" as the #1 song of 2018 and Iron Skullet named 'Songs About People Including Myself' the number one popwave album of the year (2018) on this uniquely compelling recording.

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released January 11, 2019

All Songs Written, Produced and Mixed by David Schuler
Published by 1mpression Music (ASCAP)
Mastered by The Gradwell House
*The Meaning of Life, Co-Written by Nikal Fieldz

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