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A Farewell Device

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1.
Sunrise over six-eight-zero. Another day in Pleasanton. My name is Joey and I’ll be your hero For the hour. So let’s begin. It all started in summer 2005 Coming home from work a bit early. Lazily I strolled through the bedroom door to find the truth about Mary. On his back on my bed was Charlie. To say the least, I’m a bit confused. There on top of Chuck was Mary. Never leave a drummer in your living room. Chorus: Welcome to my story Of perfect face and boring places And by the end someone draws aces. Looking for some glory In the shadow of America’s dream Under the reign of the idiot king’s regime. Sunset over five-eight-zero. Coming home from four good years. My degree they can see so clearly, But no ring so mommy jeers. Did I really spend all that time away just to come back as a Mrs.? Apparently so. Should’ve known. Time to get some help from old friends.
2.
Consequence 03:43
She’s from a different world and I’m not quite sure it’s even safe for me to breathe in the air. The pressure’s just too much and I don’t think I can take it. But right now I can’t help thinking that In another on another day I could find the strength to hold her closely by my side. Then I dream Chorus: Let’s just get away To Hell with all the consequence To Hell with all our lying friends and then Maybe we’ll see That after all the time we spent That in the end it wasn’t meant to be Running out of time the minutes marching by How many times will I be given the chance to take the plunge and possibly come up with a new life? Black hair flowing by. What is my line? Why does it feel like I’m the star of my own scene where the perfect couple fades to black in the back seat? What happened last night? Did I say something right? We’re too close and exposed but I won’t let this go….
3.
Try to say a thousand ways how it’s not easy And every time I reply with you it’s easy. To make my way through cold November days When bills are due and love’s the only thing we’ve saved Chorus: Don’t fake it Embrace it I feel love in your eyes. We can break out of this Fake town And baby we’ll survive Six months in and for the first time I lie not in your arms but turned away in the palest light. It sounds strange but in some way I’m glad Cuz now I know if it comes to blows we can make it. I can’t say I know what’s going to happen but I’ll say tonight That in this moment I know that I love you…..
4.
We Lost Joey 03:26
I’m sitting all alone on my parents’ couch. You’re lying to yourself about your bank account. My girl is out on long holiday. Yours is fucking with you in every way Remember all the times when we got really fuckin’ drunk. You screamed out “Bros before ho’s” and puked your guts Whatever happened to that guy back there? You sure do look like him but with too many cares. Chorus: What’s the point of growing up, if your friends get left behind? What’s the point of growing up, if it can’t be a good time? The time of your life. So now it’s all about being mature. But I think you’re forgetting one thing for sure. All of those times we were right there for you, But now you’re pushing us away. (What did we do?) Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all for taking care of shit. I just don’t understand what makes you have to treat your friends like it.
5.
The Pad 04:01
Friday night at the pad. Our week fades away as we blast Our way through a keg of the finest ale….(and we say it’s alright!!!) No need to put on a fuss We’re all the same when we’re drunk The time is here to make a keg-stand….(and we say it’s alright!!!) Chorus: Every time you take a hit We’re here to help you through the shit. So when you’re out with whats-her-face Don’t forget the place from whence you came. Midnight is here and we’re sloshed Tyler busts out his new bong And we enjoy the finest herb….(and we say it’s alright) Let me be the first to say How could I forget this place Where I’m ashamed to say That every fucker…..Here. Knows. My. Name. Every time you take a hit We’re here to help you through the shit. So when you’re out with whats-her-face Don’t forget the place from whence you came. And even though it’s been a year Since you showed your stupid mug ‘round here, Did you really think that we’d forget The guy (who still owes me 50 bucks on the Boise St. game!!!)
6.
A Simple Lie 05:37
Saturday night my girl and I are hot to take the town. My skirt is tight my eyes are bright and now we’re headin’ out. In this place I’m still the queen of everything you’d call a scene. The vinyl rises on the final night of my regime. Chorus: Tonight is the time where all the things I used to be come back from inside of me. Hold on tight to the lie of perfect teeth and magazines the life that I live my dreams. Hit the floor they’re begging for more of me. The beat is hot the strobe is on and I’m the one they need. I’ve had a night with every single worthwhile toy in here. Does that explain why suddenly the one I want is into her? Fuck! How can this be? Roles reversed so suddenly. A wasted night but in my mind there’s an epiphany. This life has shown me everything good it has to bear. And I know a simple lie that I need Joey to hear.
7.
I Hate You 05:05
The only difference that I see Between true love and you and me Is I can’t stand you. You disappoint me every day My life’s become an old cliché But still I cling to you You’re over-sensitive You’re callous and you never call A hypochondriac Who puts up with an idle slob Chorus: I hate you but I love what you do When we’re between the sheets tried and true There’s nothing else to do Nowhere to go and nothing to prove When I’m here lying next to you But I still hate you Moving on is too much trouble Two years in and comfortable Are you really so naïve? The little things you try to change About me like I’m going to Kay I’m not your happily. You’re always out of cash, Because we’re always on the town. You wear the same three things. Beats being some designer clown. I can’t see what we’re about Too close. So far. Can’t do without. Can’t stay. Won’t leave. I still want out. I can’t see what we’re about. Too close. So far can’t do without. Won’t stay can’t we still work it out? My friends don’t like you much. Mine say you’re a lying whore. Because they want my ass. Your girls are knocking down my door.
8.
Undress. Kiss. Kiss again. Did I miss a step? Are you ready yet? Would you please stop saying that? I don’t want to hear about your day. In fact, I could use a rest from the daily wreck that your life of late has manifest Can we just lie down and disappear? Awake. Dress. Drive the wreck. One more day I waste for the weekly check. Is this damn day over yet? Cause I need a fix of flesh and sweat From a different place. Near another face Than the one next to that I awake. I’ll just go out and disappear For a while…. We make the same Mistakes and play each other hoping to find a release From what we have And who we aren’t and now I Think we’re more than ready. Your honor. I confess To lying in Bridgette’s caress, But in my defense I’ve been shown some evidence That clearly shows that Marcy chose to be the first to drop her robes. So why won’t guilt disappear? Here we go again. More time to kill as feigning friends. Will she ever see the fact That me and him are the perfect match. Two bodies which when lined up fit So perfectly it makes you sick. Then he says good-bye and disappears. For a while…. We make the same Mistakes and play each other hoping to find a release From what we have And who we aren’t and now I Think we’re more than ready To make the claim for what’s at stake is only half the cause of retreat from what we always knew The truth of everything…. Although I’ve been wronged and cheated. What kills is the slander stated Betrayed by deceitful federations
9.
Suburban lights and summer skies Are all that we have ever shared. But here tonight in your eyes I’m more at home than in my bed. Maybe it’s wrong. Maybe we’re dumb. Maybe tomorrow I’ll be gone…. But what does that ever matter to me? Another day another frame We keep repeating our mistakes. Locked in a room where no talking ensues. Nothing in common to speak of. Maybe this won’t last. Maybe for the best. Maybe you’re the love of my old life. But what does that ever matter to me? I’m runnin’ through the dark of these blackened streets The wind is ridin’ underneath my feet The streetlight’s only gift is Illumination of my fears But all of this time what I’m looking for Is a lovin’ smile behind a big red door But all you ever give me Is the sex to keep me here
10.
12:20 09:02
I. Aftermath Three years gone since the last song. I think I’ve found my happy end. I’ve seen the world and kissed all the girls By the side of my best friend. The melodies that I arranged to bring me here. I must confess inspired by those complex years. I moved out to Stump-town to get away from what I did. But the lie I said at good-bye Has haunted me ever since. I won’t deny that at the time I had no choice But damn it’s good to finally hear your happy voice. II. Bridgette Another day in the valley where I used to be the queen. Nowadays I’m lucky just to hear about the scene. Is it so wrong that I married for a living? Leaching off his salary while Charlie works at Wolfram and Hart. I try to say it’s not so bad But all this digging’s starting to hurt my back. And now I start to think I threw my youth away. III. Phone Call Hey Marcy I’m sorry if this comes as a shock. My band’s in town for three nights and I’m thinking could we talk. I heard about it on the radio the other day. I never thought I’d get tired of hearing songs about me Well I don’t have control of airplay, But you should know (I know) Three years ago, I didn’t mean a word I said. Yes you did, but that’s OK. We’re better for it anyway. Here’s a plan. How ‘bout tomorrow you and me catch up on things? IV. Car Crash V. 12:20 So long. Good-bye. Thanks for The times. So long. Good-bye. Why did you have to die? VI. Finale I stand across your funeral from the Man who I’ve been told gave you the world I should’ve shown to you. In silence I sit and say the things I meant to Mention to your face. Marcy I never will replace your smile. With darkness aiding our crimes, Last night me and Tyler came to lie a tape of words I meant to say to you before you died.
11.
Why can’t we just stay in the moment when we were fine? Cause now I see you’re forever out of reach and this is good-bye. The nights we spent on the floor of our apartment that June Will always be my favorite memory of those years with you. The broken fans and the empty cans just seemed to make the room. So as I sit and think about the times we kissed, I’m on the outside looking in on the best lie of my life. I know it’s far too late to make amends to you. The pain I caused was more than I thought I could produce. So come back and talk to me. I swear a minute is all we’ll need. Cause as I sit and think about the times we kissed, I’m on the outside looking in on the best lie of my life. So as I sit and think about our last kiss, You made it outside so this is my farewell device. I love you good-bye.

credits

released August 14, 2012

Cast:

Joey – Justin Vanegas
Marcy – Jessica Hartmann
Bridgette – Melody Stone
Tyler – Ryan McClees

All instruments played by Justin Vanegas except:

Conor Bent – Drums
Trevor Enright – Drums ("Truth of Everything")
Maia Wiitala – Upright Bass / BG Vox
Josh Leong – Guitar Solos ("The Pad", "Suburban Nights")
Wolf Navarro – Guitar Solos ("I Hate You", "12:20")
Sin Silver - Piano
Tyler Evans, Tyler Fernandez, Tong Lo – Guest Vocals

All Songs Written by Justin Vanegas
"I Hate You" - Written by Justin Vanegas and Jessica Hartmann
"Suburban Nights" - Written by Justin Vanegas, Mark Staley, Chad Helmonds, Josh Leong, Eduardo Donoso

"A Parting Shot For The Dear and Distant" by This Dying Wish
"Marsha" by Vanegas/Fernandez/Zhang
All Samples Used By Permission

Produced by: Justin Vanegas
Mixed by: Justin Vanegas
Mastered by: Jon Devoto

Pencils by: Carl Evans
Inking by: Tom Evans
Color by: John "Hex" Carter

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