Name: The Dogs and I
Duration: P00H03M00S
Description: Pretty universal theme of overcoming monotony by finding enjoyment and, every now and then, beauty in simple, everyday activities. In my case, barking at the dogs I encounter on my long walks.

The Dogs and I

from Nightly In Aspiration by Revisionists

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Pretty universal theme of overcoming monotony by finding enjoyment and, every now and then, beauty in simple, everyday activities. In my case, barking at the dogs I encounter on my long walks.

lyrics

sometimes I find myself staring at the wall;
no stream of thoughts are
running through my head at all.
so I go for a walk.

where the heat of the day’s been sucked into the street;
springing onto my face,
now my face has sprung a few leaks.
it beats the vacant daydreams.

well I sing with the birds,
and I bark at the dogs.
and I think they suspect my mind’s not quite right,
and I know when the people pass they think I’m not quite right...

but hey, I’m doing alright, yeah for now I’m fine.
just give me a song that I can sing
for my careless walk down these city streets
'cause I’m so tired of waking from vacant dreams
and I’m so sick of all this noise around me,
the red in my eyes and the pressure just to breathe.

I’d rather sing with the birds and bark at the dogs,
I’d rather sing these 1950 songs.
if the formula works, then why the hell not.
sometimes living through others is all that I got.

and tonight I’ll drink till I’m inspired,
I'm gonna toast the moon and stars for the night sky.
and for finding the fire still burning inside
so I’ll keep on breathing 'cause it’s what keeps us alive.

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from Nightly In Aspiration, released June 20, 2013
Boutch singing backup on the final lines, "it keeps us alive."

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Revisionists Austin, Texas

I wear my influences on my sleeve and I hope it comes out in the music. I know what I like and aspire to write like the bands and songwriters that inspire me while at the same time putting my own personal stamp on the music. In the words of Frank Turner, "I know I don't break new ground, many have travelled this sound, but I try to make it sound like home..." ... more

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