I find comfort in the smell of cigarette smoke
A late night in, a crooked smile, and a badly told dirty joke
A bristly whisker kiss, just before i fall asleep
A hundred mile stare thinking how'd you slip so deep
It'll change your life they tell you, when see that perfect face
A fresh clean slate, given by grace, a chance you have to take
I lost you to the good times, I lost you to the blues
I lost you to the successful extension of your youth
If I could just go back I'd listen for every single sign or clue
but I lost you, and the world did too
Every ocean has a shoreline you'll never reach if you don't start
Setting sail is the hardest but most important part
An infinite example of whats right and what's for the best
Asking what's the path to take now would be made in jest
I lost you to the good times, I lost you to the blues
I lost you to the successful surpression of the truth
If I could just go back I'd listen for every single sign or clue
but I lost you, and the world did too
Woulda been, shoulda been, oh man you coulda something big i bet
Just dabbling in disaster, hadn't even gotten your feet wet
Your soul had spoiled years ago these days you're just a shell
Regretful, nostalgic, spiteful, no logic; you've cast yourself to hell
credits
from Notes & Memos,
released December 31, 2016
Music and lyrics:
Kyle Vizina
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