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A take on hangover-induced existential thoughts. This carefully trimmed epic grew out of The Dirty Blue beginnings and, in equal parts, it was influenced by the majestic rock of Pink Floyd, Queen and The Who. What started out as a down-tempo free-form guitar jam eventually shaped itself into a reflective song about sobering up to the feeling of being stuck. As with everything else on this album, all arrangements and orchestrations were scored and performed by The Dirty Blue (with a guest appearance by Andrea on cello).

lyrics

wake up..
wake up,
shivering morning,
voices
buzzing,
careless warning,
calm and
ready
to give it all up

do you know when to stop
believing what you see,
explaining how you feel,
alone today..
oh, you'll never get away..

mindless
coffee
and wet cigarettes,
what you don't
remember
I'll never forget,
calm and
ready
to give it all up..

do you know when to stop
believing what you see,
explaining how you feel,
alone today..
oh, you'll never get away..

credits

from The Dirty Blue, released 09 September 2009

tags

tags: power pop rock the dirty blue art-pop ballad britpop classic rock indie rock mod neo-vintage rock Chicago

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Much can be revealed by the name of a band. Often, it conjures ideas about the band's inspirations and influences. "The ... more Dirty Blue." A comment on our smog filled skies? The name of some seedy downtown strip joint? A nod to Lake Michigan? After all, these guys do hail from the windy city... Read more here: photos.thedirtyblue.com/about ... less

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