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Go Rude Boy Go

by James Shaw

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1.
Pure Soul 03:06
Winds are moving fast You know I’m going slow Waters are so vast I’m going with the flow I’ve got pure soul and you don’t know I let you go, tell me girl, what for? I love you so and you’ll never know I’ve got pure soul Ska through my veins Got that reggae soul Punk rock rhythm I’ve got that dance hall flow I’m another little rude boy who’s got to go I’m another little rude boy looking for a little more I’m another little rude boy who’s got to go Go rude boy go Go rude boy go
2.
One more down the hatch, the feelings subside A grin falls upon my face, I leave myself behind Hours pass fast and you know I don’t miss them Whiskey devils creep all through my system I thank you for giving me my confidence I thank you for taking my conscience I thank you for giving me this high Whiskey devils are by my side Deception of fun and games Now questioning smiles within picture frames Sometimes I drink so much that I Can not control my other side Half and half drinks hit me so fast Before I even know it the whole night has past Head pounding, blood on shirt I think it’s just a faze No, no, no, it’s whiskey devils full masquerade Too many drinks makes us all crazy It was a good night, but the bad’s all hazy One too many and you’re something you’re not Sociable is what we all thought
3.
So close, but so far Bounce line to line in a stolen car You can’t seem to get out Stuck on the road of the roughest route Too little too late You’ve made a lot of big mistakes High pressure to clean the slate Don’t point the finger you make your fate Smash right through these concrete shoes New beginnings give you strength to choose Smash right through these concrete shoes Weighed by decisions, now you have the strength to change your views So right the wrong It’ll bite you in the ass before long We’re both in the same boat You stopped paddling, laid back to float Too much too soon You were not born to lose Figure it out before you drift to sea In this rocky boat balance is key
4.
Bullet Biter 03:22
I’ve cheated death, bruised and bent Clung to air as I lost my breath Beat down, almost drowned Watched my house burn to the ground Lost control, knife pulled Had my teeth knocked down my throat Heart ripped, abandoned ship Been the cause of blood and tears to drip I won’t let it get me down Can’t dwell on what makes you frown What you put out you’ll get in return Keep moving, can’t be concerned I’m the bullet biter We are resilient I’ve stared right at the monster in me The one I never wanted to be Temper rubbed off and turned to rage Gotta step back and see what needs change Slow right down to a calming pace Rest my eyes, but that’s not safe Night terrors consume me as I dream Wake up in a panic, can’t escape just scream You gotta pick it up Pick up what I’m dropping 100% purest truths what I’m chopping You gotta pick it up

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released June 15, 2020

James Shaw - Vocals / Guitar
Jenn Fiorentino - Guitar / Vocals
Mitch Girio - Bass / Guitar / Organ / Vocals
Jason Walker - Drums
Ian Herold - Trombone
Ryan Chopik - Organ

Written by: James Shaw
Horn Arrangement by: Ian Herold
Percussion by: Jenn Fiorentino, Mitch Girio, and James Shaw
Recorded, Mixed, and Produced by: Mitch Girio
Additional Recording by: Jenn Fiorentino, Ian Herold, and Ryan Chopik
Mastered by: Richard G. Benoit

Recorded and Mixed at The Slowcooker

Logo and Font Design by: James Shaw
Photography by: Hector Abreu

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