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Listen Up!

by Excuses Excuses

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1.
Say 03:13
They say - boys don’t cry, Suck it up. You’ll be fine. They say - just try Go with the flow, Toe the line. What gives them the right to tell me How I’m supposed to be? I don’t need to fit I don’t need to fake I don’t need to be anything they say That’s what I, that’s what I, that's what I SAY I speak my mind, I’m not double checking every time I take a step, I’m not worried bout the measure up or all that other stuff, I get my crazy, that’s what makes me, that’s what fucking makes me. I’m finding balance, grabbing on, I get it right, I get it wrong, I’m pushing back on what they want (cause) Noone has the right to tell me How I’m supposed to be. I don’t need to fit I don’t need to fake I don’t need to be anything they say That’s what I, that’s what I, that's what I SAY What gives them the right to tell me How I’m supposed to be? I don’t need to fit I don’t need to fake I don’t need to be anything they say That’s what I, that’s what I, that's what I SAY That’s what I, that’s what I, that's what I SAY
2.
Listen Up! 03:35
Listen up, listen in. (Don’t stop fighting) We can win if we believe we can. Im face-down; take a look at me. I can barely stand; my demons have ahold of me. I feel rough but not enough to give in. I’ve lost touch with who I wanna be; but No matter what I say, It’s me who is the enemy. I’ll get up, shrug it off, fuck it up over again. I, I’m not the only one who’s broken, like me No No No, I’m not the only one, so... Listen up, listen in. (Don’t stop fighting) We can win if we believe we can. Listen up, listen in. (Keep on trying) We can win if we believe we can. It seems like there’s a part of me holding back, so I can never find my self esteem. I feel rough, but I'm tough and ruthless. I’ll fight back the insecurity; but No matter what I say, it’s me who is the enemy. I’ll get up, shrug it off, fuck it up over again. I, I’m not the only one who’s broken, like me No No No, I, I’m not the only one, so... Listen up, listen in. (Don’t stop fighting) We can win if we believe we can. Listen up, listen in. (Keep on trying) We can win if we believe we can. Oh I know if I try, I’ll be fine. So we just gotta try To survive Listen up, listen in. (Don’t stop fighting) We can win if we believe we can. Listen up, listen in. (Keep on trying) We can win if we believe we can.
3.
When you think about yourself how does it feel? To analyze, and criticize all your ideals, To survive a land of trends and brands and sex appeal Always pickin’ every wound you wear; you know they’ll never heal... I won’t take this anymore. That’s not what I’m living for I’m here to take control and I’m not feeling sorry Now you’re lost n’ lashing out; what’s the deal? Is this just a cry for help, or is it real? How do you keep moving through this endless battlefield, Where an image speaks a thousand words but the truth is not revealed I won’t take this anymore. That’s not what I’m living for, I’m here to take control And I’m not feeling sorry I’m not feeling sorry But the truth ain't dead, it’s caught in a web of doubt; And it’s fighting for breath in a world that is all strung out The TV, news feeds, online, live streams, Look at what they’re pushing now.. I’m tired of all the lies they tell, n’ sick of all the shit they sell, I won’t take this anymore. That’s not what I’m living for, I’m here to take control And I’m not feeling sorry I can’t do this anymore. I was broken to my core, Now I’m here to take control And I’m not feeling sorry I’m not feeling sorry I’m not feeling sorry
4.
My Nicotine 02:59
My head was full, my body weak, Left without a word to speak. My shaking hands – I won’t forget The rush when you lit that cigarette. I know this heartbeat is killing me, Slowly, you keep telling me lies. I’m burning alive, so cover my face while I break down inside. I’m on my knees, crashing down You drag me in, to watch me drown I’m a god damned fool for what I need, I can barely breathe. You’re my nicotine I taste you on my lips; So caught up in your kiss I feel you in-between my fingers, I’m oblivious... You get the best of me, Bring out the worst in me, Then you leave me to die. I know this heartbeat is killing me, Slowly, you keep telling me lies. I’m burning alive, so cover my face while I break down inside. I’m on my knees, crashing down You drag me in, to watch me drown I’m a god damned fool for what I need, I can barely breathe. You’re my nicotine It gives and it takes, And it loves till it hates In the spill of the smoke, When I finally break, Save me Save me I’m on my knees, crashing down You drag me in, to watch me drown I’m a god damned fool for what I need, I can barely breathe. I’m on my knees, crashing down You drag me in, to watch me drown I’m a god damned fool for what I need, I can barely breathe. You’re my nicotine
5.
Wasted Alone 03:22
You’re drunk again, trying to find peace, not just grief, in this hell that we live in And you know how it ends, you’ll stumble around in this smoke-filled garage, pissin’ Away al of the dread, that you might not get your chance to be somethin’. You may be wasted, and losing control. You don’t have to face it, all on your own. I’ll pick you up, dust you off, Yeah I want you to know. You may be wasted, but you’re not wasted alone. You’re not wasted alone. You’re stoned again, seeking some sanity inside this cage we’ve been given. I know how it ends; but if you get high enough, maybe you’ll catch what you’re chasing Away, and all of your doubts will float to the sun and burn up into nothing. You may be wasted, and losing control. You don’t have to face it, all on your own. I’ll pick you up, dust you off, Yeah I want you to know. You may be wasted, but you’re not wasted alone. You’re not wasted alone. You may be wasted, and losing control. You don’t have to face it, all on your own. I’ll pick you up, dust you off, Yeah I want you to know. You may be wasted, but you’re not wasted alone. You’re not wasted alone. You’re not wasted alone.
6.
There’s a look in my eyes, I believe. Full of darkness, it’s stuck in me. See, it comes, and it goes, But I’m never alone; I don't feel like I can ever be free. There’s a look in my eyes, I believe. Break down the silence, So I can take back my fate. Break down the silence, So I can find strength again. Yeah, I’m sick; but I can learn how to be My own anchor in a desperate time of need. I’m a mess, oh I know, But I’m ready to show you the passion that's fueling me. There’s a look in my eyes. Can’t you see? Break down the silence, So I can take back my fate. Break down the silence, So I can find strength again. Break down the silence, So I can take back my fate. Break down the silence, So I can find strength again.
7.
Do you know me anymore? Cuz I feel Like a wandering ghost, lost in the crowd. You can trust me it’s not easy to deal these cards of guilt that I’ve been handed out. Would you dance with me mother? Would you look me in the eyes? Would you smoke with me father; And tell me the meaning... Tell me the meaning of life. Tell me the meaning of life I know it always feels like it’s been a while; and the promises I make, they fizzle out. Since you’re stuck with me as your child; I want to be the one to make you proud. Would you dance with me mother? Would you look me in the eyes? Would you smoke with me father; And tell me the meaning... Tell me the meaning of life. Tell me the meaning of life Just one thing, before you go. Would you tell me an answer Please tell me, oh tell me Would you dance with me mother? Would you look me in the eyes? And tell me the meaning... Tell me the meaning of life. Tell me the meaning of life Would you dance, would you dance with me? And tell me the meaning, Would you dance, would you dance with me? And tell me the meaning, The meaning of life.
8.
I’ve spent my life, climbing waves grabbing on as they slip away too much sea to navigate I’m fighting wind, fighting rain staying true, but I’m afraid ‘n holding on, anyway It’s a hard ship to sail When I’m out here in the open, It’s a hard ship to sail, When there’s nothing but the ocean Well, I’ve had more than a couple days up and down, yea it’s kinda strange I got stuff … that I really want to change It’s a hard ship to sail When I’m out here in the open, It’s a hard ship to sail, When there’s nothing but the ocean It’s a hard ship to sail When I’m out here in the open, It’s a hard ship to sail, When there’s nothing but the ocean I’m here inside this broken boat so full’a holes it barely floats; but I still got this, little bit of rope I’m here inside a broken boat so full of holes it barely floats but I still got this little bit of rope I’m here inside a broken boat so full of holes it barely floats but I still got this little bit of rope I’m here inside a broken boat so full of holes it barely floats but I still got this little bit of rope It’s a hard ship to sail When I’m out here in the open, It’s a hard ship to sail, When there’s nothing but the ocean It’s a hard ship to sail When I’m out here

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released August 26, 2022

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Kyle Wilton // vocals & guitar
Trevor Bowman // bass
Jason Nicoll // drums

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