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don't break the silence

by dr. skull

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1.
I wonder if he knows why I don’t come by I wonder if he knows why it’s been such a long time Since we ran out in the yard and felt the rumble of a train car I hate to think about what you might be thinking I hate to think about how it’s been such a long time I’m scared that you think I don’t love you and that I didn’t care to say goodbye I hope you, know that I, Felt like, you were my, friend i hope you know I loved being your family i hope you know that I’m still your friend watching the sky light up in embers, a memory easy to remember I hope you, know that I, Felt like, you were my, friend
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sick jr. 01:41
Everyone was drinking! Everyone was making out! It’s a hell of thing to feel wanted!! But I was just another face with a mouth!! I’m sorry you must have me confused with somebody else! Take me back to pneumonia Take me back to the flu At least back then I might have mattered to a few of you But I’m doing fine, pay me no mind, i’m doing fine, what an awesome Time Onward and upward, jealous and awkward, what a rad time I’m sorry you must have me confused for someone with a fucking clue! I’m jealous of all the attention I’m missing, who knew that you even had interest in kissing? Everything’s cool and i’m so super stoked, it’s times like these that I’ll be missing the most! "You think the world was ending, you think the world was ending, You think the world was ending right now" I’m sorry but you are mistaken I’m the one who’s sickly and shaken Sorry you must be confused I Am the prick with nothing to lose Apologies to all my friends but I was just a measly means to an end, and, I, am, so, god, damn, TIRED........
3.
[Intro Sample] Fireman: "How do you live with yourself?" George: "It's not easy..." ___________________________________ It’s funny how you forget just how bad it feels A steel beam crashing into the spokes of a wheel A million tiny worms digging their teeth into your bones Chewing you into a disgusting, fucking paste Feeling so nauseous and hated and hopeless it’s never where I thought I would be I don’t know who likes me or who fucking hates me and If I even want this degree I used to trust people now I don’t trust people and my bed's feeling more like a coffin every day, I guess everything meant nothing Just more people to start forgetting The happy memories are just waiting To remind you to never sigh in relief It’s funny how you forget just how bad it feels
4.
central line 01:32
Oh, my central line Oh, I think about you all the time As long as you weren’t infected you were a wonderful friend of mine Oh, you spit out blood almost every day, why did you have to go away We know that my veins will never be the same And now it’s clear my heart Is as empty as my arm You protected me from pain but you almost did a ton of harm Sepsis is no fun but I never wanted to be done, with the time with my central line Whether you pumped poison or whether you did not, you broke me free from the pole so that I could finally walk That poison ain’t so bad, don’t be scared to give it a try When your only other option is to sit and wait to die And I, can’t believe it It’s time to break free of it Oh my central line, I had such a beautiful time Even though you made me feel so sick the pleasure was all mine Maybe one day we’ll talk again and pretend everything is fine, Stop the infection and remember that we're alive
5.
Intro Sample: (Peep Show) Jez: Maybe I could send her a bit of ear...or a finger...just to show her I'm really serious? I was more than ready to start picking every little detail apart Isn’t it fun! I’ve learned that the planet is a total fucking sucker for the sun. So, warm me up! Kiss my head! Remind me why it’s a good thing I’m not dead. An open book, a pile of shit, a missing piece that is never gonna fit. I hate my own company Time together is all that matters to me I wish I knew how to be alone No choice but to pack up and leave home. I wish I could be happy on my own Missing the days when my head was empty Sleeping alone without the sleeping Quick reminders to not stop breathing Isn’t it fun! To imagine being right about something in your eyes for once! Now, kick my ass, kiss my neck I can’t imagine why I can’t get any rest All these songs, sound the same, I was never good at coping with change I hate my own company Time together is all that matters to me I wish I knew how to be alone No choice but to pack up and leave ho- OME... I wish I could be happy on my OWN My heart is racing my brain is just so slo-OW Forget the others you’re the ONLY one I want to KNO-OW "day by day" is just code for "useless"
6.
I wish I understood just how you felt Affix my foot to the inside of my mouth I don’t feel all that bright No energy left to fight The lost and found is empty and it’s time to climb inside It’s been a while since I have felt like this confused and desperate bucket full of piss you said you needed help, followed by “go to hell” Left to wonder if I’m a vital asset or just a vital asshole Oh I wonder, who else’s skin I’m under It scares me how much I’ve become reliant on what other people say Who cares what I think about this shit Just tell me that I’ll be okay Finally knowing what I need is not enough for me Put it in front of me
7.
[Intro Sample] Martin Prince: Oh...the gentle caress of a Summer breeze... _______________________________________________ You’re better off just keeping it hidden, never let it out No matter how many songs you have written, why even make a sound? Every time, that I’m tempted to reply This oblique strategy, comes back to me Don’t break the silence just keep every single feeling underwater A loss for words is a beautiful blessing when you’re ready to get slaughtered No one can hurt you, when you just keep quiet and try not to make a fuss I really miss you but I can’t ignore the vanishment of trust I guess I’m selfish for catching my breath, cos god the air is thin I wonder where did the happiness end and where, exactly did I begin? mourning everything, way before it left desperate for these spider eggs to burst out of my chest Don’t break the silence, just stay here alone and lay down on your bed Laying motionless while spiders start to crawl inside your head Your brain is bleeding badly and you sadly start to vomit sand millions are feeding on your feebly body which honestly tastes pretty bland I still hear your voice When I sleep at night I don’t have a choice 102 months is a long time
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canary 02:44
Sometimes a home is a hospital At least that how it sort of felt Trying to survive by worrying about everybody else I hate how much you mean to me and how that will never change Our lives were never normal for a couple of kids that age The little lantern bulb was bound to explode The filament is fucked, and my ears are getting cold I never thought i wouldn’t know what to say I hope you find a way out one day

about

This is an album of songs written by me, Gary. These songs were written after a long period of writer's block and many difficult, unexpected life changes.

I wrote this album for myself, but I hope you enjoy it too.

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released April 2, 2021

All songs written and performed by dr. skull

The lyrics of "Sick Jr." contain a brief allusion to the song "Ghost of Corporate Future" by Regina Spektor.

Album artwork by Madison Amoroso

Thanks to Liz, Mal, Lauren, Karah, Chris (both of you), Beth, Jen and Mike for your early feedback and constant kind words, and thanks to Mads for your rad art, your encouragement and overall enthusiasm for this project as a whole. Thanks to anyone who has been a friend and supported me over these last few months and helped me work up the courage and motivation to write again.

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