The idea for this song (running into an ex everywhere you go because they live in the same town you do) has been running through my head for years and written through different songs, but this one came out the best in terms of melody and how quickly it formed in my head. Written in 10 minutes, recorded in 45.
This song will not appear on any album (so far), so I think it works as a standalone single. Enjoy!
lyrics
In all of th' bloodbanks in North Carolina
You had to be working at this one
You broke all the laws of ethics and manners
To make sure you were there when the deed was done
In all of the malls in the city of Raleigh
You had to be shopping at Crabtree
The way go on about our day-to-day downplay
Is really beginning to start to get to me
Head on through the snow
Is there something about you that I should know?
In all of the record stores on Hillsborough Street
You had to be buying Ted Leo
You bought all his work with The Pharmacists
You know, one day, I'm gonna have to go
I'm sick of seeing you here
It's only been a year
I'm starting to develop a fear...
credits
from Bloodbanks- Single,
released March 18, 2011
AL- guitars, drum loops, shakers, vocals, sense of shame and regret
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