I am one of the fire guys.
I live in the fire room
with the other fire guys.
It's a rotten place,
and I've been bored like you wouldn't believe in here
waiting to see your face,
waiting for my purpose to appear.
And I
I know I've hardly been a friend.
And I
know there are differences that we can't mend.
But you're the only one who ever really saw me,
and I just had to clear the air before you kill me.
I live in a little house.
I stand on a single tile
and I can never leave the house.
I know a single line,
and it doesn't get my point across well.
Go ahead and rob me blind;
it's the most alive I've ever felt.
And I
know I'm not what you would call a friend.
And I
know you're more than I can comprehend.
But you're the only one who ever really saw me,
and I just had to let you know before I cease to be.
And if I block the hallway,
it's just to be near you.
If I'm standing in the doorway,
it's just to be near you.
I'm saying something so banal, so witless;
I'm speaking only in ellipsis,
'cause I
I know I've hardly been a friend.
and I
know I'm not much good to you in the end.
But you're the only one who ever really saw me.
credits
released February 28, 2024
Harrison Lemke - guitars, drum and bass programming, synthesizers, vocals.
I'm in awe of the stories Eric tells with such an economy of words here. The magnificent arrangements and weighty vocals, which seem always about to fade into sigh or groan, also help. Harrison Lemke
I made a video game, and this is the soundtrack by my Casiotone guitar pop / ambient / experimental music project. That's a weird digression but sometimes life is like that. Harrison Lemke
Beautifully played and full of moving vocal performances, the Bay Area singer/songwriter's latest is a stellar work of art. Bandcamp Album of the Day Feb 3, 2023