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Coast Away

by Jon Driver

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Coast Away 06:40
Almost there, I'll be there soon Take it past the afternoon When we've made it what's been made? When we die it's all in vain Almost there We think eternally, and it makes us stop moving Satisfied vegetable Roots drinking up all the Cherry Coke They told me all about how the air felt in the room Then waited till the next O'Clock To tell me about its subtle changes And I keep my eyes off of the clock so it will tick faster Oh, what a relief Now I can get back home and fall asleep I kept my thoughts on your face and made you what I'm after Oh, what an escape But I never left I'm right where I was before You picked up a dozen rocks and you broke all your mirrors I thought it was a terrible waste But I changed the topic so you wouldn't leave We spoke a million words, and we didn't say anything We went our separate ways, And our tired smiles turned into frowns And I keep my eyes off of the clock so it will tick faster Oh, what a relief Now I can get back home and fall asleep I kept my thoughts on your face and made you what I'm after Oh, what an escape But I never left I'm right where I was before Right where I was before Well, I thought about the motivations That keep me pushing through the obligations Well, I coast away searching every day for flickers of happiness Well, I knew a way to set it right But I put it off till late at night And I cling to the things that leave me dry and thirstier inside I keep my eyes off of the clock so it will tick faster Oh, what a relief Now I can get back home and fall asleep I kept my thoughts on your face and made you what I'm after Oh, what an escape Oh, what an escape But I never left I'm right where I was before
2.
My face is red and I am crying The neighbors think that I am dying The sounds I make are very loud and shrill I speak a line that's nearly nonsense My friend, his eyes become incredulous We burst again a violent serious of laughs Let the joy soak in your bones And feel alright If only for the night Don't miss the simple pleasures While they last Or regret it once they've past Snug as a bug in a rug I take a sip out of my tea mug I smile cause it makes me feel like I'm British I've got a head that's full of thoughts and solitude to let them process I walk outside and feel nostalgic as grey The autumn sky is full of clouds I watch intently as they pass by He paints them brightly with the sun that He sets They search, they long, they wait, anticipate The moment's their's, and soon it dissipates We're missing life that's right in front of our eyes Let the joy soak in your bones And feel alright If only for the night Don't miss the simple pleasures While they last Or regret it once they've past You gotta hold them while they last I felt a longing in my chest Wanting more receiving less Fall is my favorite season My face is chilled Warm in my light grey hoody I'm content with air I sat and thought of how she'd look with the leaves in her hair I couldn't help but smile Candy corn so near (My face is red and I am crying The neighbors think that I am dying The sounds I make are very loud and shrill I speak a line that's nearly nonsense My friend, his eyes become incredulous We burst again a violent serious of laughs The autumn sky is full of clouds I watch intently as they pass by He paints them brightly with the sun that He sets They search, they long, they wait, anticipate The moment's their's, and soon it dissipates We're missing life that's right in front of our eyes) Let the joy soak in your bones And feel alright If only for the night Don't miss the simple pleasures While they last Or regret it once they've past Wish we were together Wish I never met her Life would be much better There they all go Let the joy soak in your bones And feel alright If only for the night Don't miss the simple pleasures While they last Or regret it once they've past You gotta hold them while they last I felt a longing in my chest Wanting more receiving less Here I wait, and it's in vain Fulfilling feelings never came (Would you look at what's in front of you) Reason tells me what to do But still I somehow think of you (Would you look at what's in front of you) (wish I never thought of you)
3.
It's way too late I walk out the door to procrastinate I I'd like fresh air to breathe I'd like some room to think And I would She's here then she's gone Her fickleness is killing me I act like nothing's wrong I I'm tempted to reveal I decide to conceal Probably smart I'm vaguely upset Consider putting cuss words in a song, but I chicken out Gotta make my momma proud Gotta make my momma proud And she is I think morbidly Imagine one emerging from the dark and then just stabbing me And then I'm dead I guess Could not have lived for less Or pretty much It's way too too late My eyes are getting droopy on my tired oily face I I wipe it right on off I wring that dampened cloth And go to sleep
4.
Part of Me 05:15
I miss you When you aren't near I picture you here with me I see you Your face all aglow Sends beams that go straight to my heart I'll hold on to you And not let you go I'll hold on to you You are part of me now A part I hate to be without The smell of you The smooth of your skin Each memory prod in my mind Yes memory It's all I have for now Not much, but with it I'll get by I'll hold on to you And not let you go Oh, I'll hold on to you You are part of me now A part I hate to be without And when I'm finally with you My soul'l be overjoyed I'll put my arms around you Hold you tight and not let go Oh You are part of me now A part I hate to be without
5.
Snow 06:54
It's midnight Put on your jacket Leave your warm box And step into a dark, dark cold Feel the atmosphere On your skin Put your hands in your pockets And step through a dark, dark cold I'm in a parking lot Watching as countless gems Float to the ground Before me I fill my lungs with cold air Comb my hand throught my moist hair and stare into an abysmal sky Breathe in this moment Breathe in this moment Breathe in this moment Breathe Breathe Intricate, delicate design By an underated artist Cuts beauty into each individual that falls In a deep, endless sea An art exhibit Grander than the grandest by the greatest in the world Priceless treasure here Then gone forever I'm in a parking lot Watching as countless gems Float to the ground Before me I fill my lungs with cold air Comb my hand throught my moist hair and stare into an abysmal sky Breathe in this moment Breathe in this moment Breathe in this moment Breathe Breathe Breathe in this moment Breathe in this moment Breathe in this moment Breathe Breathe I'm in a parking lot Watching as countless gems Float to the ground Before me I fill my lungs with cold air Comb my hand throught my moist hair and stare into an abysmal sky The clouds collapse bit by bit The ground recieves precious grace The world regains its purity The clocks are stopped, the flakes they fall, Yet so few witness what's beyond their doors The beating heart of God Woah oh It's midnight Put on your jacket Leave your warm box And step into a dark, dark cold Feel the atmosphere On your skin Put your hands in your pockets And step through a dark, dark cold

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released November 20, 2011

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Jon Driver Louisville, Kentucky

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, home recordist––Jon Driver writes eclectic folk songs with straightforward, conversational lyrics.

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