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This song is about an experience I (KM) had while under the influence of mushrooms. The verses are the story that I saw unfold, while the chorus is my reaction to it and realization that none of it was actually happening, so I kept quiet till it passed. I used the dual vocal line in the verse to represent the "voices" you hear while tripping, and the dynamics of the song help bring across the sudden shifts in mood that occur.

Fun fact: this is my favorite track on the album.

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Last look just left me standing
My feet chose to abandon
My legs right there on the sand
Though I didn't want to listen
Well I just had to listen
Big words and big demands
He said he was a father
But I knew not to bother
His flow of stale prophecy
His gaze was long
And it felt all wrong
His eyes hungry and staring at me

Then he said, "Watch out! Watch out! Watch out!"

Uh oh
Up high
Clouds roll in to blot the sky out
This is like nothing that I've been through
In my time my time my time
So I want you to know that
I believe you
Oh no
Look out
Rain comes down to wash our sins out
In my pocket I've got my hero
By my side my side my side
I guess that's why we keep our secrets low

He spoke of wicked weather
Said we'd survive together
As clouds rolled in from the sea
It began to hail
And the wind did wail
As I was dropped to my knees violently
Just then I read the signs
And in between the lines
And knew what I had to do
I glared at the sun
With the sound of a gun
I lowered my head and pushed on through

And I heard, "Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Uh oh
Up high
Clouds roll in to blot the sky out
This is like nothing that I've been through
In my time my time my time
So I want you to know that
I believe you
Oh no
Look out
Rain comes down to wash our sins out
In my pocket I've got my hero
By my side my side my side
I guess that's why we keep our secrets low

Last look still has me standing
My whole body abandoned
As my mind drifts out to sea
But I'm not alone
I'm just far from home
Oh won't you come do a little dance with me

Uh oh
Up high
Clouds roll in to blot the sky out
This is like nothing that I've been through
In my time my time my time
So I want you to know that
I believe you
Oh no
Look out
Rain comes down to wash our sins out
In my pocket I've got my hero
By my side my side my side
I guess that's why we keep our secrets low

Lyrics by: Kyle Milner
Music by: Wooden Robot

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from Unless They're Weird, Your Kids Will Eat It, track released December 13, 2011
Vocals: Erik Jepsen
Lead Guitar: Steven Banbury
Rhythm Guitar and Back up Vocals: Kyle Milner
Bass: Jeff Martin
Drums Dante DiRusso
recorded at Mas Music Studios, and Crown City studios

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MORE ABOUT WR:
Consisting of Erik Jepsen (vocals, piano), Jeff Martin (bass), Dante DiRusso (drums), and co-founders Steve Banbury (lead guitar, sax) and Kyle Milner (rhythm guitar, back-up vocals), Wooden Robot has been spreading the good word of rock since 2007. After a slew of ep's, Wooden Robot has release their debut Album, Unless They're Weird, Your Kids Will Eat It, in early 2012. ... more

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