In the summer of 2017, we met a group of people in a small DIY community from Monaca, PA. They welcomed us with open arms and loved us as people and musicians, something we could only hope for in our wildest dreams. “Monaca” is a song about hope and anxiety. It’s the in between feeling of wanting to pursue your dreams forever, and realizing that there are always consequences to that kind of lifestyle. This is the first of many new songs on the way, we hope you enjoy “Monaca” as much as we do 🏹
lyrics
I said words that won’t come back,
We're missing her and she longs for us.
Sin black tar with signs to leave,
Folded like a map through a blank white screen.
I'm coming home and locking the door
I've seen enough and I'm cutting you off
Sheets so soft against my core,
Tucked me in too tight so, goodnight now
Are you safe when we’re gone,
Your faith in our actions (in our actions)
Are we pushing our luck,
Or forcing our own fates?
I’d rather be bones on the road,
Than skin in my own home
Let’s take it easy tonight,
I’m thinking of drawing the lots
I said words that won’t come back,
We're missing her and she longs for us.
Sin black tar with signs to leave,
Folded like a map through a blank white screen.
I'm coming home and locking the door
I've seen enough and I'm cutting you off
Sheets so soft against my core,
Tucked me in too tight so, goodnight now
credits
released September 27, 2019
Written and performed by A Boy Named John
Produced and engineered by Brett Romnes at Barbershop Studios
Mastered by Mike Kalajian
Featured musicians: Buddy Young (guitar and vocals) Tiffany Rogers (vocals)
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