Chandelier

by The Van Burens

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lyrics

low hanging
this fruit
high, gangly
not astute
walks face first
into the
chandelier

his temple throbs
he doesn't care
despite the remains of a bulb
trapped in his hair
the only thing that's on his mind
is what's in it
and that's only fear
that's only
fear

it's only fear

he slumps and murmurs
god damn
ambivalence fades
he grabs the dustpan
this was not my ultimate plan
why oh why am i this man?
why oh why can't I just be
a better man

it's only fear

is the mess clear?
just confess dear
why aren't you near?
all i am is what i don't understand
and that's what you left here

it's only fear
i must disown the fear
i will disown the fear
disown your fear
we will disown our fear

credits

released July 10, 2020
Big Bro Max - vox
McGee - guitar, bass, production

recorded and mixed at VB Manor by McGee
City of Presidents, MA

mastering by Derek Pisano

Special thanks - Pizza King, PBear, Greg Spitz, Eric Sullivan, Dylan Chandler, Rod Serling

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The Van Burens are a family band of weirdos bringing the party worldwide and beyond since 2000. Come ride with us on the backroads of the galaxy.

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Middle East - Corner & Bakery

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