Don't Be Shy

from Hardwater EP by Hrdwtr

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Back in 97' I was going on eleven
I wouldn't be bothered with no girl that was seven
But, at the church social she kept teasing me so much til
I couldn't help but chase her back

When I caught her she kissed me and then I punched her shoulder
I thought to myself: I'm not gonna like that when I'm older
But, days turned to fortnights and night lights became porch lights, and I'm not so sure anymore

Now my landlord told me the second most important thing I'm gonna need is a wife
Yeah, life can be so boring but when she's loving you it's like
A torrential downpour on the driest of nights

Don't be shy, boy! (Ohh oh oh!)
Use your mind, boy! (Ohh oh oh!)
There was a time, boy oh boy, oh boy

Don't be shy, boy! (Ohh oh oh!)
Use your mind, boy! (Ohh oh oh!)
There was a time, boy oh boy, there was a time

When my hardwater carries me down through my past
I'm thankful for the memories, but not sure if I would last
To see everything occur all over again (Ooo...)

My hardwater carved lines through my character
They bend and they buckle; shift and burn, stubborn as the wind
When they're finished with my whole self, I'll be a sweetly broken man
And, I'll finally fit in to the master plan

(Ooo...)

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from Hardwater EP, released January 1, 2012
Words and Music by Jason Sylvester.

Jason Sylvester: guitars, synth, keys, percussion
Jon Anderson: mandolin, bass, percussion and m-tron
James Stevens: drums
Gang Vocals Sung by Jason Sylvester, Nick Fengler, Warren Murchison, Chelsea Danek, Kat Born, Amanda Neufeld, and Robert Fengler

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