Recorded at the Saint Clair Ave apartment, Saint Paul MN on December 10, 2011, final vocals and mix on September 24, 2016
lyrics
Yeah, yeah, yeah...
I was in the way
He'd been making you wait
You were done
But we both know it's harder to stay
And so much harder to say
When you're acting strange
Don't call for days
And can't be bothered to explain
Don't get distracted by advice
From friends who don't think twice about poetry
And don't give up on me
You were on the way,
Had something to say,
I could tell,
Like "We both know it isn't gonna take"
Well, that should hurt you more
I slept on the floor,
I don't know what you even wanted me around for
It's so close it's hard to see
I know what you mean
When you're a silent spring
It's really okay,
Just don't go drifting away
Don't give up on me
In the fashion of a dream
Well, you laid it out for me, so cold and clean
You were an ocean away
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Getting to hear Emily Haines sing Anthems live is always a treasured memory. This has been my favourite record for 15 years and I can’t wait to see the Toronto anniversary show in December. Much love from a long time fan! devgen92
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