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The One With, Uh, What's It​.​.​. The Dog on the Cover

by Why Lions?

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1.
Broken Skin 02:46
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You did me wrong You got me hooked on blood and the silence of sickened song It won’t be long You’ll pay, you’ll pay - the feast is on (You break a bone, you break a witness) Hear my words, oh no (Your broken skin is for my fitness) Hear my words, oh no If the sun makes you blind Then we’ll go out at night Won’t you let me inside? I got nothing but time Fuck It’s not so bad growing old It’s not so bad growing cold It’s not so bad when the fire dies When you’ve broken down And opened your eyes And if you fall into my arms I won’t feel your heartbeat And if you fall into my arms I won’t feel your heartbeat And if you fall into my arms I won’t feel your heartbeat And if you fall into my arms I won’t feel your heartbeat And if I step into the sun Will I shimmer? Should I run? And if I melt away the days Would you bother to see my face? And I can’t bear to see the mirr- or is my picture ever clear? As I twist this jagged smile Can’t rest, blood pressure runnin’ wild
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Can't Change 04:00
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To see me comin’ gotta close up your eyes Your sweetness sickened by the sight of the flies I, I know it’s gotta be there, yeah, I gotta be there Oh, I gotta be there, comin’ on to the lies I, I know Yeah yeah, I want it all, whatever you got Yeah yeah, I want it all Woah-oh, a simple thing you haven’t forgot Oh no, if you can’t change then how can I? And only shortly have I felt so alive I can’t stop if you haven’t surmised Oh, I gotta be there, yeah, I gotta be there It’s a distraction, and you bought it for less Preying on the mindless, praying to the timeless Oh I gotta be there, yeah I gotta be there Yeah yeah, I want it all, whatever you got Yeah yeah, I want it all Woah-oh, a simple thing you haven’t forgot Oh no, if you can’t change then how can I? Yeah yeah, I want it all, whatever you got Yeah yeah, I want it all Woah-oh, a simple thing you haven’t forgot Oh no, if you can’t change then how can I? Yeah yeah, I want it all, whatever you got Yeah yeah, I want it all Woah-oh, a simple thing you haven’t forgot Oh no, if you can’t change then how can I? Yeah yeah, I want it all, whatever you got Yeah yeah, I want it all Woah-oh, a simple thing you haven’t forgot Oh no, if you can’t change then how can I?
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Little Smile 04:22
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Little piece of Love, alight in your eyes A little piece of Love, and I hold on tight, see? I’m a little gone, it’s just a little set back Oh, little smile, won’t you sit by me? And you smile And everyone knows, good god does it show The way that you Love me? Our candle at night; hey, our love by the firelight Oh, don’t you, you see? And you smile Yeah, you smile You smile, you smile No, I don’t mean you’re heaven sent, But good god you make me a believer And though a smile’s impermanent No, that don’t mean I’ll ever leave ya And you smile Yeah you smile Woah, woah, woah Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile Woah-oh, woah-oh Woah, woah, woah Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile Woah-oh, woah-oh, I love to see you smile
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Hindsight 03:44
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You’re so upset, holed up in your room Thinking only of the past, it’s true Memories fly by, and it’s hard to move So, you lay in bed. Poor you And the good ol’ days will be gone before you know And you’re gonna say that you’re sorry to see them go And they’ll leave you with nothing but envy Photos and your fading memory Life goes on until you have to say You’re life’s a mess - don’t know where to go Pull the covers up and shut your eyes - no one ever said you’d be there twice The future’s pain, and nostalgia burns `Cause you filled ‘em all with empty lies Hey, I hope you said all your goodbyes And the good ol’ days will be gone before you know And you’re gonna say that you’re sorry to see them go And they’ll leave you with nothing but envy Your photos and your fading memory Life goes on until you have to say That the good ol’ days have gone away Turn the volume up. Make your ears bleed. Scream in silence. It’s what you need. Turn the volume up. (Turn it up, turn it up) Make your ears bleed. (Turn it up, turn it up) Scream in silence. (Turn it up, turn it up) It’s what you need. (Turn it up, turn it up) Turn the volume up. (Turn it up, turn it up) Make your ears bleed. (Turn it up, turn it up) Scream in silence. (Turn it up, turn it up) It’s what you need. (Turn it up, turn it up) Turn the volume up. (Turn it up, turn it up) Make your ears bleed. (Turn it up, turn it up) Scream in silence. (Turn it up, turn it up) It’s what you need. (Turn it up, turn it up) And the good ol’ days they’ll be gone before you know And you’re gonna say that you’re sorry to see them go ‘Cause they’ll leave you with nothing but envy Your photos and your fading memory And life goes on until you’ve gone to say That the good ol’ days have gone away
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Don't Talk to Me 03:35
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You see me on the way down Sarcasm brewing in your eye You call me up, what the fuck? Ask what’s been new in my life I’ll shut the door and turn away Can’t take anymore of the pressures of yesterday Put down the phone, don’t make the call Leave me alone, don’t talk to me at all I work part time (part time), it pays almost fine (almost fine) The bulk of my life is watching YouTube and sleeping in (‘till two) I still live at home (she gives me money), I’m mostly alone (when I’m in need) I don’t pay rent and my mom sometimes makes me sandwiches (fuck crust) I’ll shut the door and turn away Can’t take anymore of the pressures of yesterday Put down the phone, don’t make the call Leave me alone, don’t talk to me at all You say you’re married, you stopped selling weed But I don’t care how you turned out, so don’t rub it in I still think you’re a tool, like back in high school But pay for my next round and I’ll pretend I’m listening I’ll shut the door and turn away Can’t take anymore of the pressures of yesterday Put down the phone, don’t make the call Leave me alone, don’t talk to me at all I’ll shut the door and turn away Can’t take anymore of the pressures of yesterday Put down the phone, don’t make the call Leave me alone Don’t talk to me at all (hey, shut up, hey, shut up) Don’t talk to me at all (hey, shut up, hey, shut up) Don’t talk to me at all (hey, shut up, hey, shut up) Don’t talk to me at all (hey, shut up, hey, shut up)
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Loveless 03:40
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You say your body’s weak and you’re feeling low I’d tell you what you’d like, but no You’ve already heard it before Practiced lines, you’ve been already burnt by Like a cigarette No, I can’t begin to give in ‘Till you’re gone In cage-like freedom, pierce and release If your will is what you are I only live to feed all the paranoid I couldn’t kill what you’re worth You talk like you’ve died already twice tonight I heard it all before I’ll tell you when I’m not alright Conceal me when I’m sore Practiced lines, you’ve been already burnt by Like a cigarette Short on time, our choices only define What we will regret In cage-like freedom, pierce and release If your will is what you are I only live to feed all the paranoid I couldn’t kill what you’re worth In cage-like freedom, pierce and release If your will is what you are I only live to feed all the paranoid I couldn’t kill what you’re worth Don’t leave me alone Leave me on my own No, don’t leave me alone (Leave me alone) Practiced lines, you’ve been already burnt by Like a cigarette Short on time, our choices only define What we will regret Practiced lines, you’ve been already burnt by Like a cigarette Short on time, our choices only define What we will regret
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Monster Yesterday 04:17
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When I saw you in the dark It had seemed like only yesterday that you had time to feel this way Am I chosen for your mark? Is it me who’s got to do the things that only luck and patience bring? Why don’t you go? And see yourself, tomorrow’s only gonna know Why won’t you stay? Was I really such a monster yesterday? Hey now, could it be so real? Could you please just remind me, is it Love I’m supposed to feel? Hey now, could you be more complicated? You claim you’ve been jaded, and yet I’m the one frustrated, No Why don’t you go? And see yourself, tomorrow’s only gonna know Why won’t you stay? Was I really such a monster yesterday? Why don’t you go? And see yourself, tomorrow’s only gonna know Why won’t you stay? Was I really such a monster yesterday? Why don’t you go? (Why don’t you go?) And see yourself, tomorrow’s only gonna know Why won’t you stay? (Why won’t you stay?) Was I really such a monster yesterday?
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Heaven Up There 04:17
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I run so fast to get to places that I’m not prepared for With no idea of what to do when I arrive So I sit, shut up, stay still, face forward, pay attention And hope to god I can survive I’m running this rat race all day ‘Cause it’s what I’m told is right Wide awake, afraid, and worried that I’m wasting time, thinking, “Oh my god, is this my life?” Is there a heaven up there? Is there some point to all this? Is there somebody who can guide me through what I've got to do, well? Is there a heaven up there? Or should I even care? At present, tense from all the changes, growing pains, rough transitions My past runs through me, it’s cheaper than the movies, if I feel like wasting time And future self, I wish you well, you’re living with my decisions I’ll meet you someday when I'm out of time I'm running this rat race all day ‘Cause it’s what I'm told is right There’s no other option for me Oh my god, is this my life? Is there a heaven up there? Is there some point to all this? Is there somebody looking after me, I’m begging please, well? Is there a heaven up there? Say you’re with me, say it could be Say it now while you still can ‘Cause it’s feeling like I’m slipping away And I wonder if you care Is there a heaven up there? Is there some point to all this? Is there somebody who can guide me through what I've got to do? Yeah Is there a heaven up there? Or should I even care? Is there a heaven up there? (Gotta be a heaven up there) Is there some point to all this? (Gotta be a point to all this) Is there somebody looking after me, I'm begging please, yeah Is there a heaven up there? Or should I even care? (Is there a heaven up there?) (Gotta be a heaven up there) Or should I even care? (Is there a point to all this?) (Gotta be a point to all this) Or should I even care? Is there a heaven up there?
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Since You Asked... 03:08
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The reason I’m not having fun Cannot be remade You’re part of every mistake You’re part of every mistake that stung (I’m not perfect) Can I be clear? (You’re not perfect) You’re not welcome here (We’re not perfect) Try and make me, try and make me, Try and make me run ‘Cause you can’t say you’re the only one (Hey!) If I can’t say I’m the only one too (Woo!) If we’re both loaded, I’m the gun Even when I say I’m fine, I can’t catch a break The reason it can’t be done Can not be told enough If you’re old enough Kids have all the fun (I’m not perfect) Can I be clear? (You’re not perfect) You’re not welcome here (We’re not perfect) Try and make me, try and make me, Try and make me run ‘Cause you can’t say you’re the only one (Hey!) If I can’t say I’m the only one too (Woo!) If we’re both loaded, I’m the gun Even when I say I’m fine, I can’t catch a break Best run like a megaton. Lasers aimed & set to stun Chase it. Shake it. Break it. I can’t take it. I’m not having fun Flash. Bang. Hands off me Universe against me, gonna make it fear me, nearly yearly. Listen up, and hear me Every breath I take, all a bit opaque. Clearly I’m slipping in the mission, with my diction I’ll be tripping But it’s more than I can take, because I can’t catch a break ‘Cause you can’t say you’re the only one (Hey!) If I can’t say I’m the only one too (Woo!) If we’re both loaded, I’m the gun Even when I say I’m fine, I can’t catch a break (Can’t catch a break) (I can’t catch a break) (Can’t catch a break) (I can’t catch a break) (Can’t catch a break) (I can’t catch a break) (Can’t catch a break) (I can’t catch a break)
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Photoesque 04:32
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Yeah, I see your evil eye You who freely live the lie and deny Photoesque, with your sickened smile Caught another, yeah I like it when you lie When you rehearse me, and you pervert me Yeah, I come and crack at your slack and breathe in whatever you supply Don’t trust the beautiful They don’t know, no they don’t know, oh Don’t trust the beautiful They don’t know you like I do, they don’t know, oh Don’t trust the beautiful Oh, breathe in and bail out on your own Unh, making love on my telephone Stand still satin static all alone Come hither love and sell me styrofoam If you rehearse me, you will pervert me No, I choose life, I choose home Don’t trust the beautiful They don’t know, no they don’t know, oh Don’t trust the beautiful They don’t know you like I do, they don’t know, oh Don’t trust the beautiful

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released March 20, 2020

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Why Lions? are -
John Hull - Rhythm Guitar + Lead Vocals
Zack Papianni - Drums + Vocals
Martin Czajkowski - Bass + Vocals
Mark Conitcchio - Lead Guitar + Keys

Production -
Jordan Mel @ Skye Studios - Producing + Mixing
Martin Czajkowski - Co-Mixing + Mastering
Art - Samantu

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