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Undertow

by Elk City

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1.
Undertow 04:13
Undertow it goes Undertow it fades Never gonna realize Why I went away The undertow it goes out The undertow it comes in Never know, never say Why I chose to stay Searching for a thrill, I know Searching for that undertow I see it The runaround I know it captures Searching for the undertow The meaning I will never know Who ever saw you could not stay away Undertow it looks out on a simple plain I can see it coming But I can’t feel the rain We find a certain something And then we hang on tight I can see the way it shook me Every day and every night The undertow it keeps on pushin’ Like a little flying dove See it, for I know it exists See it for I know I love The undertow It comes by waiting We get on a simple sign See it when I come back knowing See it when I take your side
2.
With a hush we move to make our way inside When they all gather I question-But who am I? Mama, I don’t want to go I been all takin’ it slow But it is ok I’m makin’ my way You have to be strong the entire time You have to be strong and pull on the line When the light is gone we make our way downtown There is a feeling that I can’t explain anyhow Oooh you never know what you’re made of ‘til you climb the top Oooh you never know what you’re made of still you’re on the clock Oooh you never know what you’re made ‘til you make your way, be proud Oooh you never know what you’re made of now --- Dance in circles Wait a while, wait it’s born Be in your time Feel your way Get it what you want-from your life ‘Cuz it’s a beautiful life It’s your life Take a turn Dance until your whole You’re not alone Runnin’ through woods Feel the pull Feel the branches touch who I am Be on my best behavior Though I really couldn’t say what I want But it’s your life It’s a beautiful life Take a turn Dance until your whole You’re not alone ‘Cause it’s a beautiful life It’s your life Take a turn Dance until your whole You’re not alone
3.
Way out Way out I see it Save that movie stub It’s not just a ticket I run to you everything is fine I run to you and I know you’re mine Following where to go Following who we used to know The hours turn into weeks turn into years Following where to be Following who you were to me Way out Way out I make up my mind Try to be normal time after time I run away Hiding out is free Then I run to you to be more of me Following where we’ll go Following who we used to know The hours turn into weeks turn into years Following what we want to make Following a give and take The hours turn into weeks turn into years The hours turn into weeks turn into years Even though we never show it Even though we wanna know it (Should I follow you anywhere?) Even though we wanna know it Even though we never show it (Should I follow you anywhere?) Even though we tried to move on We’re just like a setting sun (Should I follow you anywhere?)
4.
Come sailin’ away All the lines have changed Come figure this out Maybe we can let go of doubt The life we changed Maybe it was better the other way The names we’ve named Silence goes a long way Let’s figure this out Maybe we can let go of doubt Gone, Gone Locket in my pocket Rides are rockets Oh It’s gone Like Kim’s Like Other Music Both gone And you’re like Old New York Gone You’re like Old New York Closed It’s closed Two tail lights fade Say it ain’t so No Don’t remain the way you came I let go Don’t you know It’s the same It’s the same for your confessionals It’s the same Like you I know It’s unchanged It’s the same I want to be a part…
5.
Keep It 03:43
You got a little secret only I know That sooner or later’s gonna swallow you whole A half situation’s a situation… Maybe it’s time to rock or should you roll Keep it. Keep it. Keep it. Keep it. You gotta little secret and you’re hellbent But sooner or later your problem’s too spent A half situation’s still a situation… Keep it. Keep it. You’re gonna pay for the lies That’s what they say Keep it. Keep it. Keep it. Keep it. Secret. While you’re hiding away You long for the past You lie to yourself Hide it away And maybe just keep it Keep it, Keep it. Secret Keep it. Keep it, Secret For as long as you can While you’re hiding away You long for the past You lie to yourself Hide it away Keep It For as long as you can Keep it Keep it.
6.
Pathaway 04:39
Put the path away Put the path away Where it ends is where it begins Put the path away Put the path away Put the path away Put the path away No maybe behind the meaning Put the path away Put the path away You know I’ll fake it for what I need Maybe then we’ll make it Maybe it is real Put the path away Put the past away Learn to jump off where the end is Put the path away Put the past away For as we take it, nothing’s real Find a way to feel it Respect for how you feel You know I’ll see it for what it is Tonight I find that we can believe in the beauty Sha la Oooh sha la Oooh sha la Oooh Sha la la Oooh sha la Oooh You and I You and I
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A Messenger 05:55
I have nothing To even say – I gave it away I have nothing Left to show – I don’t wanna know You get all your favors - from your many friends I’m just a messenger Keep me out this it never makes sense I’m just a messenger I have no words – I can’t even show – I don’t wanna go I can’t stand it I can’t stand to watch and maybe not know Call me out, track me down, I know you will I’m just a messenger Jumpin’ in, Jumpin’ out -You can’t stand still I’m just a messenger I missed you this morning And I missed you that time I was outta my mind You gave me no warning Did you miss me that time you were outta your mind Let us cry - cry out loud – it’s ok to cry In the darkness, screamin’ all we can, then maybe ask why Oh, jumpin’ in, jumpin’ out – You can’t stand still I’m just a messenger Oh, call me out, track me down, I know you will I’m just a messenger I missed you this morning And I missed you that time I was outta my mind You gave me no warning Did you miss me that time you were outta your mind I missed you this morning And I missed you that time I was outta my mind You gave me no warning Did you miss me that time you were outta your mind

credits

released September 22, 2023

Renee LoBue / vocals
Sean Eden / guitars
Chris Robertson / guitars, backing vocals
Richard Baluyut / bass, acoustic guitars, synths, backing vocals
Ray Ketchem / drums, synths, sounds

guests:
Claudia Chopek / violin on 'Tried To Move On' and 'A Messenger'

Produced by Ray Ketchem
Songs by Elk City

Cover art by Renee LoBue
Design by Ray Ketchem

Created at Magic Door
© 2023 sound is crazy music (BMI)

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Elk City Montclair, New Jersey

"Elk City’s cool and elegant sound draws on 1980s “dream pop” and bits of 1960s folk-rock."
- The New York Times 

"Elk City is one of NYC's best kept secrets; they'll appeal to fans of the Clientele, Camera Obscura and, seriously, Fleetwood Mac."
- L Magazine 

"LoBue is a firebrand - soft and gentle one minute, raising the hairs on your neck the next."
- PopMatters
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