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Annabelle

by Poor Duncan

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1.
And when we fell through the air, Arms open wide, and we're free, To land where we may live, Like king and queen of the world. If only we had tried to do the same on the ground. I am still right here, And I'm waiting on the wind, To carry me away, So I can start again. I still think of when, when we were young, And full of hope. We let life in the way, and now we live, The same day. I know you deserve more than this. We never learned to fly, And so we wait. I am still right here, And I'm waiting on the wind, To carry me away, So I can start again. My wings won't carry me, I just can't get off the earth. So I'll stay and wait, For the wind to take me home.
2.
Lake Breeze 03:10
The air stings when it's off the lake, blowing in your face. So I'll keep my fingers buried deep, Just to keep them warm. I found out, When everything has changed, I'll be strong enough. Hang on, if you really want to know, I'm better... When time stops and I am gone, I know where I'll go. So stop now and get a grip, When your fingers thaw. I found out, When everything has changed, I'll be strong enough. Hang on, if you really want to know, I'm better now.
3.
Just when I had it figured out, You go and change all the rules in your favor. I thought I had them written down, But I drank too much and threw away the paper. But I know I can make it on my own, With simple words and chord progressions. When I show you all I have to say, It's the only way to keep myself true. I won't fail at being me, to be you. I've played enough of these empty bars, And I know I can tell when I'm not wanted. But just like your mother always said, "If you've got it, you should flaunt it." And I've seen some good music in between, All the drunks that live in the past. And I try to keep my lyrics light, Cuz I know that you can handle the truth. That I won't fail at being me to be you. How satisfying can it be to play the songs, That someone else, wrote for someone else? I'm not afraid of failing on my own. I'm just waiting for my break. Still waiting. Still waiting. I won't even shave my beard, Even if you said it's what I'm supposed to do. Cuz I won't fail at being me to be you.
4.
Believe Me 03:23
Can I find the words and make them a sound? And then if I do then should I write them down? Sing a melody and play into the night? And then tell myself that everything's alright? Am I scared? When November came it did so with rain. Washed out dignity, we'll never be the same. Right before our eyes, they'll raise the smoke stacks, All disguised as alternative facts. Am I scared? Am I scared? Aren't you scared?
5.
I woke up and it was yesterday. Eyes bleeding from a night gone wrong. This feels more like everyday, When all my vices lead me on. I know I'll never drink again, But desperation leaves a mighty thirst. And so I'll have a drink or four, And tell you that it's killing me. I know, that everywhere I go, Is no better than right here. I know, that life just isn't fair, So I blame it on my friends. I made up another injury, To keep my pride from following down too hard. It makes it really hard to sleep, But it's getting better every night. Don't tell me what I need to hear. It's not worth the effort of your breath. I'll hit it big, I swear, my dear. Even if it's just to prove you wrong. I know, that everywhere I go, Is no better than right here. I know, that life just isn't fair, So I blame it on my friends. Friends and other vices.
6.
Annabelle 05:18
I belong in the fields. I belong in the fields with you. Take a breath and settle down. Know that I did the best I could. When you slipped away. When you fade. When you go my dear, Annabelle. Rest your eyes and be at peace. Fake a smile to tell me you're okay. Make it through another night. Don't let go, we'll be alright. When you slipped away. When you fade. When you go my dear, Annabelle. When you slipped away. When you fade. When you go my dear, Annabelle.
7.
I Do Things 03:37
Don't look now, shifty eyes, Are bearing down, telling lies. For no good reason. We could talk, but I don't know, When you'll see you're place to go. It's been awhile now. Conversation stealer. You drive around in circles looking for your place to speak. I do things just as well, As anyone. I could tell, You all about them now. What I do is what I make, You believe everyday. If you know what I'm saying now. Conversation stealer. You drive around in circles looking for your place to speak. Yeah I got it in the morning. Yeah I got it in the evening and the day. Man, I wish I knew what it is. Don't look now, shifty eyes.
8.
Father's Day 05:19
So this is where it ends. A name that dies with me. I'm happy for my friends, Besides my jealousy. So rejoice and teach your children right. And kiss them every night. And rejoice in unabated love, These blessings from above. We would play out in the yard. I'd teach you how to fish. I'd make you play guitar. And I'd tell you not to wish, For anything. So rejoice in never growing old. Or doing what your told. And rejoice in never being scared, Of losing all your hair. And rejoice you won't see your parents die, Or hear your father lie. And rejoice you won't ever get to see, I've got no one to bury me.
9.
Tell yourself that everything will end up like you wished. And tell yourself that everything's okay. Maybe if you try and tell them just how great you are, Maybe then they'll start believing you, dear. Every time you tell a lie it always turns to truth. They will never be aware to question you. You've got your pride. It coincides with confidence and youth. Seems you've bit off more than you can chew. If you never spend another day out in the field, Maybe then you'd have the answers why. That you're stuck in DAIRY pushing problematic Swiss. And you've got nothing left to say, dear. Maybe if you hadn't told them what you really are, They would never cast away their superstar. You tried to find a challenge while the rest of us played on. No one wants this now, or ever. So this is where your body lay, With all the scars of yesterday. Listen what the creatures say. And play it back tomorrow. This is where your body lay, With all the scars of yesterday. Listen what the creatures say. And play it back tomorrow.
10.
In the dead of night I find myself singing, About the time and how it passed me by again. If I tried to find a way to go back and hit repeat, In my mind I know you'll lead me back to you. I won't change this. This feels endless. I'll just stay here with you. Thinking of the days I've had with words I left unsaid. Holding back the words I won't let get in the way. Maybe I should find a way to just give in to you. So we'll run and hide in cars and parks and patios. I won't change this. This feels endless. I'll just stay here with you. I won't change this. This feels endless. Timeless first kiss. They won't expect this. Find a witness. Sealed with our kiss. I'll just stay here with you.
11.
Used all my patience. I'm left all alone. With friends I don't talk to. Just names in the phone. And when I am writing The words in my head Are hollow and empty And best left unsaid. I'm awake now. I am a river That runs till it's dry To bare all its secrets Of when it was high. But where is the ocean? Where is the sea? Where is the water? What's left of me. I'm awake now. I'm awake now.

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released April 18, 2017

All songs written, recorded, and performed by Brian Pavick.

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Poor Duncan Cleveland, Ohio

Poor Duncan is an indie rock act from Cleveland, Ohio featuring Brian Pavick.

As a songwriter, Poor Duncan blends the lines between catchy and poignant. Each song lives on its own, but together they tell a story guaranteed to invoke a reaction. Fans of Pedro the Lion and Death Cab for Cutie will find some familiarity with Poor Duncan. ... more

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