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Where the Grass Grows Greener

from Optimum by Stephen James

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Written: Spring of 2013
Recorded: Spring of 2016

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The priceless aroma, far into tasty comas
Makes me wonder why I can't ignore the fact
That I'm a filthy liar and I'm preaching to the choir in my head
"What's right and what's wrong" is just a blurry song
And it's blasting in my ear all year long
I really can't determine so I guess I'll just keep burning out my lungs

Well no one really gets me and I do not fucking care
Because my real concerns are stabbing me, I'm totally aware
And I could attack them head on but I'd really rather not
So I'll exhale all the smoky lies, laugh, and eat, and cough

Oh dear herb, your joy rubs off your tangled hair and purple eyes
Deodorant as my disguise
I might just let them smell it, then they're asking me to sell it then and there
Sensation, so tingly, let my body fall unto thee
Then I'll laugh it off, and my senses are now craving
I'll probably buy a pizza, hope it's not a big deal to ya, or you can fuck yourself

Well no one really gets me and I do not fucking care
Because my real concerns are stabbing me, I'm totally aware
And I could attack them head on but I'd really rather not
So I'll exhale all the smoky lies, laugh, and eat, and cough

Nowhere we're going, except out of this reality
To escape the tortures of our humanity

Marijuana, you can shake me from my somber
And I beg you stay just to live another day
Release the flame, it burns the pain, and puff it so you'll never hurt again

Well no one really gets me and I do not fucking care
Because my real concerns are stabbing me, I'm totally aware
And I could attack them head on but I'd really rather not
So I'll exhale all the smoky lies, laugh, and eat, and cough tonight

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from Optimum, released December 29, 2017
Lead Guitar—Josh Trimble
Backing Vocals—Josh Trimble

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Stephen James Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Groovy, youthful indie pop driven by colorful guitars, pounding drums, and sentimental lyricism. Stephen James and Zach Meyer are bringing energy and honesty into a chaotic modern pop scene.

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