Shame

from Full Flower by Us and Us Only

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lyrics

I should probably call it by a different name.
I forget why I came here.
I could learn to take advice if you do the same.
Go get back on the train, dear.

I have been a poor mother to my shame.
I'm buried while I lay here.
I could be a better father to the game, so I will take the blame, dear.

Don't you know?
You could just float about.
There ain't much left to do without.
It's all in a bag in your bedroom.
I think that your ride will be here soon.

You know I can't be the one
blocking out everyone's sun.
I just grow tired in time.
I can't find a shadow to shine on.

I could be a better father to the game.
I'm buried while I lay here.

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from Full Flower, released July 14, 2017

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Us and Us Only Baltimore, Maryland

Kinsey Matthews
Mike Suica
Sean Mercer
Nick Hughes

Baltimore, MD

Topshelf Records

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