Terrible Winter

from Strangers by Elijah Johnston

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clear eyes, blue skies
and nothing to complain about
my ears ring, my lungs wheeze
I've got enough air left to shout
I saw a good show last night
I'd never miss the headliner
I had a weird dream last night
I dreamt I kissed the headliner
it made me question have I been doing this thing right
it had me stressing in the pit, ready for a fist fight

but that's never the answer to all the things that are getting you down
it's been the wettest winter of my life, it's been getting me down
in a season of life that seems hellbent on getting me down
it's made me question myself, it's been getting me down

what is there left to understand?
should I move west and start a punk band?
or should I just move north and forget about all of my friends?
it's been so long since I laid out
I'm begging you to take my hand
I'm not asking you to branch out
I just want you to tell me if you care

you make me question am I doing this thing right
it's been a terrible winter, and I can't stand to see another fight

clear eyes, blue skies
and nothing to complain about

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from Strangers, released January 9, 2020
guitars and bass by Elijah Johnston
drums and trumpet by Tommy Trautwein
trumpet by Chris Young

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Elijah Johnston Athens, Georgia

Elijah Johnston is a singer-songwriter from Athens, GA whose songs bridge the conversational songwriter fare of now and the hooky guitar based music of the past. Johnston has shared stages with acts like Noah Gundersen, Susto, and Elf Power, establishing a name as a skilled songwriter with a potent live show to match. ... more

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