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Friend

by Justin Yates

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1.
Shedding My Skin 03:25
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I'm drinking joe, staying up for days. Wishing and wanting though I never will change. And as I sit all alone it takes a toll. I got nowhere to run as the time unfolds. Ya see, after the war the smoke will have to clear. I’m shedding my skin to start anew my dear. I'll find a better life and I'll say it’s nice. As I lie through my teeth just to get right through the night. I’m going back to all I ever knew, back to the times when I knew that it was true. I knew that in time these things could be fine, as I just sit I watch the buildings collide. But see I was thinking and wishing and wanting, hoping that this all could be true. Things are easier to say then to do. I sit and doubt though it starts to consume, all I do is just sit and I think, I think about you. See I find it funny, it's kinda strange, I'm thinking of better days, and I go back on all that I say. But I got to, take a turn, before I burn. Shedding my skin so I can start to learn. I'll find a better way, to come back today, changing my ways, and I wish that I could go back, but I know I ain't the same. And that’s ok with me, sit back and take my time, and invade my thoughts as I just jump inside. I'll find the truth, you'll see, and I'll find some life in me, drop all this hate so I can live so peacefully. But see, I'm going back to all I ever knew, back to the times when I thought that it was true. I thought that in time that these things would be fine, as I just sat I watched the buildings collide. But see I was thinking and wishing and wanting, hoping that this all could be true. Things were easier to say then to do. I sit and doubt though it starts to consume, all I do is just sit and I think, I think about you. See I find it funny, it's kinda strange, I'm thinking of better days, but I’d go back on all that I’d say. And she said it was so. It’s kinda sad to hear ya saying his name. I’m digging deeper as I’m bleeding I’m feeling a change. I’m going back and forth and thinking that I want it. Fuck what cha say because I know you’re gonna flaunt it. My hands were shaking from the feelings I felt that day, I might be strong but now I know that I’m never the same. I sat around but now I’m thinking of change and shit I know the truth with no one else to blame. Sit around, screaming your name and hoping that things could be fine. I’m shedding my skin to help you see inside and as I tear down your walls all I see are these lies. Ya see, I’m going back to all I ever knew, and back to the times, when I thought, that this shit, it was true. Because I thought that in time, these things could be fine, but as I stood I watched the buildings collide. But see I was thinking and wishing and wanting, hoping that this all could be true. Things were easier to say then to do. I sat and doubt as it starts to consume, all I do is just sit and I think…well I thought....I thought about you. I find it funny, it’s kinda strange, I'm thinking of better days. Find it so kinda strange, I'm thinking of better days. I found it kinda strange, I’m thinking of better days...and know that I won’t be the same.
2.
Mejnun, For Leyla 01:22
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3.
Lost 03:34
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I’ve been searching high and low for something that I know can’t be. And it feels like it’s much darker now on everything I see. I thought it could be easier when I’d just sit and I would think of change. But I find that things just slip away as I drink to ease my pain. But now it feels like I’m just drifting out to sea. I feel the pull from the void of her name. Now all I want to do is to breathe and take away. All these voices flowing deep in me…the thoughts that never change. I’ll do my best to find what’s left inside of me…and I hope that in time, all will be fine, and I could be free. How I wish that god would mend this all and tell me what to do. I hope she’s got a plan for all this mess, if not, then what’s the use? See I know that things will never…ever…ever be the same. As I sit it dwells inside of me I know that I’m to blame. Still I question every single word I read. And I know it’s a shame but see, all I want to do, is to find some clarity. But all these demons are creeping up on me, and my thoughts, see they never change. I’ll spend some time, and I’ll choose to decide what’s best for me. And I hope that you understand why I doubt what I see. But underneath, I remember, every word I was taught that day. But now I see that all these people sitting very close to me, would rather lie to save their soul then help a loyal friend in need. It’s kinda sad, I sit and wonder how they justify these things. And I wonder if at night it’s hard to sleep from selling out their dreams. Now I can feel it in my bones, in my nerves and in my veins. All I want to breathe is smoke cause I’ve been seeing red for days. Now I pack all my bags and leave it behind. I feel the breeze from the tide. I know that things are hard but I’ll find a way to fly. And I know that it’s wrong, I wish I were strong. Been fighting feelings of guilt for so long. I’ve got to let go. No, no, no… And I hope that she understands why I roam alone.
4.
California 02:05
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*Instrumental
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Change 03:42
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I know that it hurts to see…the bitter truth. It’s kinda hard to take this in…the feelings they consume. But I know with time these things will mend, I know this now. Cause I’ve seen these things dissolve before. Time is a factor, as it mends what we can’t ignore. I know that I’d love to find…a bit of peace. But is it dumb to think I could grow without these things? It took years to find the words to say…now I see the truth. And it scares me as I look away. I’m drifting further from the feelings I thought I knew. I can't believe that people act maliciously. It's like all they do is sit and cast the blame, unchanged. I know that they will never see, how they act so selfishly. So I’ll dry my eyes and learn to find a way, to be, a little more in tune and less angry. I wish I could find a way…to live without. The love I have for them and the fears that come with doubt. Still I hope my friends would find some way to see this clear. But I guess that time can fool us all…I sit and wish that everything would just disappear. And as you throw away...all the things we’d do. Do you ever sit and think about the people that you knew? I laugh and doubt that you will change, cause I’ve seen the truth. As I walk away…please not again…I’m drifting further from the things that I thought were true. I can't believe that you would act maliciously. It's like all you do is sit and cast the blame, unchanged. I know that you will never see, how you act so selfishly. So I’ll try my best to learn and find a way, to be, a little less like you and more like me. As this unfolds, I’ll let it all go. I’ve got to, let these things roll off before they take control. Wish for change, staying the same, how I hope that you would grow, but now I know…I’m a fool to think you’d learn this on your own. I can’t believe that we possess all the things we need yet they throw this all away and never change our ways. Are we doomed to fail and always be bitter and broken from the things we’ve seen? All that’s left to do is try to make a change…today, as I tell myself these things will be ok…someday….I sail alone and start to drift away…it’ll be ok…it’ll be, it’ll be ok…
6.
The Immortal 02:55
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*Instrumental
7.
Burn 03:12
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I’ve done my best to fight it off, though it haunts me everyday. These little voices tend to never go away. I sit and take the time, though it’s hurting me to see, that scary truth that’s staring back at me. And I counted all the ways and the options I should take, but I feel like all my efforts are a waste. And I wish I knew the truth, cause I’d start to make a change. But that time has passed and I’m to blame. I’m feeling lost. I know it’s true. I’m just a kid who’s not responsible. But if I knew that then, don’t you think I’d make amends? But as I grow I see you’ll never learn. It’s kind of funny as I watch it burn. And I wish that things could change, but just like you…I’m through. I feel like such a fool. The fields start to catch the flame as I watch it burn today. The sky is full with soot and everything is grey. I smell it in the air, the heat surrounding me, as I burn it down for all to see. So I’m holding on to what I knew. I feel cheated when I think of you. Do you know the things I’d sacrifice back then? But as I grow I see you’ll never learn. It’s kind of funny as I watch it burn. And I wish that things could change, but just like you…I’m through. And I feel like such a fool. Naïve and confused, cheated and abused. But now I see the truth in all the words you said to me. And it’s bitter sweet…these burning memories. Blinded by my ignorance and youth…deceived. Though as foolish as I was…I’ve learned to find some inner peace. As I contemplate these choices that we made that fateful day. I’d rather burn the past to find anew in hopes to make a change. I’ve been careless with my actions, I know there’s no one left to blame. I guess I’ll find the rest, upon her breast as they take me to my grave. I guess I’ll burn today.

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released August 13, 2018

Album: Friend
Lyrics and Music By: Justin Yates
Joint Editing By: Justin Yates
Tracking and Joint Editing By: Janson Luedtke at Brick and Mortar Recording
Additional Editing By: Dustin Bennett 

Artwork By: Justin Yates, Britni Senkiw, and Joshua Wysocki
Manufactured By: Disc Makers
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (C) Justin Yates - 2018

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