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Because It Matters

by What It Is

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1.
Hole In Your Heart 02:41
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Got a body like heaven and eyes like hell. Dresses like James Dean and speaks so well. My Baby, he knows what I'm about But I know what he's doing' when the lights go down I've got a dagger in my back and a hole in my heart "Baby please," he said. "Bring me to my knees" I can feel it rise inside me strong enough to part the Seven Seas I can feel your muscles quake I'm gunna make your body ache for everything you'll be missing So baby lay me down and I'll pull you in I'll put a dagger in your back and a hole in your heart He's got scratches on his back and a hole in his heart. Babe, I know I'm gunna you apart 'Cause I know what he's doing' when the lights go down
2.
I Love You (A Waste Of Time) 04:48
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In your eyes, I can see why the clouds would cry. And there's nothing in me that could watch this die. So hold on baby while the storm rolls through. 'Cause wherever the wind blows, I'll be with you. 'Cause I love you. I love you baby. Until the end of time. I love you. Please don't let it be a waste of time. In your arms, I can see how this can grow. And I won't, no, I won't let that go. So baby, stay with me. Until the darkness leaves. 'Cause I can't watch you walk away from me. 'Cause I love you. I love you baby. Until the end of time. I love you. Please don't let it be a waste of time.
3.
Pay What You Owe 03:48
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The harder you run The faster you fall I see you run You're gunna lose it all I can't see why You think this is okay You're not that special The world don't owe you a thing It doesn't matter how far you go You're gunna have to pay what you owe I hate to break it to you Hate to reveal When you lie cheat and steal You won't see the next meal With all the wrong, trust me This ain't gonna be fun No more excuses, no more show You're gonna have to pay what you owe You just do what you want With no regard I can promise you this It won't get you far All I ask is that you do your worst Because I sure as hell wouldn't be the first Doesn't matter who you know Your gunna have to pay what you owe
4.
Delilah 03:49
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Move a little closer now baby Let your lips melt into mine Come on and get a little closer now darlin' You know you need me here tonight 'Cause I can see you tremble The strengths leaving your eyes You're falling in love with these beautiful lies Like Sampson and Delilah, it all ends the same You should've known better then to let me stay Cause' this movement in my bones I cannot contain. Let's smash this temple. Let it crumble away So come and whisper my name sweetly There's no need to abstain So come and whisper my name honey Till the poison runs through your veins Cause I can see you tremble The strengths leaving your eyes You're falling in love with these beautiful lies Like Sampson and Delilah, it all ends the same You should've known better then to let me stay Cause' this movement in my bones I cannot contain. Let's smash this temple. Let it crumble away Like Sampson and Delilah it all ends the same I should've known better than to make you stay Like Sampson and Delilah, it all ends the same You should've known better then to let me stay Cause' this movement in my bones I cannot contain. Let's smash this temple. Let it crumble away
5.
Scratched Up Heart 02:40
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You're a modern kind of classic. The kind that rolls through my soul. You've got that southern kinda charm and roll the windows down. You're my favorite kind of sound. And I love every scratched up beat of your heart. So hold me, squeeze me. Just like Otis said to do. Turn on something old. I'll put on something new and play you on repeat. I'll listen from the start 'cause I love every scratched up beat of your heart. Lets forget who we are and watch that needle drop. I've got you here with me and it ain't time to stop. 'Cause baby, you're so smooth. You've got the rhythm and the blues and I love every scratched up beat of your heart
6.
Stand Up *Explicit* 03:30
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I'm not a product I'm a human being My life has value I have meaning If you don't want to stand in line You better learn how to stand up Stand up Stand up It's not a secret It's something we are told You will be bought You will be sold Get of the bandwagon Destroy the show We are new You are old Stand up Stand up
7.
Lion On Concrete 04:18
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Catch a glance across a sea of noticing eyes. Crouched down. Feel the rush within you rise. Let the growl roll through your lungs. Everyone watch while you lay your teeth bare. Everyone sees. You're completely unaware. Tears of your last meal still sit on your shirt You want to tear into her soul. Like a beast with no control. Let your teeth sink in. Deep within her skin. Arch your back as she walks by. Feel the rush behind your eyes. Let your teeth sink in deep within her skin. You don't hesitate. You don't stop to think. People might see you as you walk down the street. Can't be discrete. The lion on concrete.
8.
Finale 03:25
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Everything goes Where? Nobody knows Nobody shows Everything's changed Nothing stays the same Playing the game Everything falls when your building up walls Hiding it all Everything cries and everyone dies Hiding from lies And it all goes round It all goes round It drops without a sound and it all comes down The world still turns The heart still yearns The fire burns Till we're ashes on the ground When it all comes down Till we're ashes on the ground When it all comes down

about

What It Is would like to thank: Our families for all the love and support (Shout out to Amy’s folks for letting us use their garage to rehearse in). Diamond Jeff and Bob Carlson for the fantastic job they did. Jerry Pattison for lovely photos. All the instructors at AVC’s Commercial Music Department. Alexander Scott Bartholomew McKee. Katelyn “Don’t call me Katy” Shay. Janell “Nelly” Crampton. Carla “Carl” Hager. Joshua “Josh” Bennett. Nathan Dillon (doesn’t that bass cab sound great?). Mel Booker. Iggy Pop. Marlon Barnes. Band People. Stagehands and techs everywhere. Joe Pesci (Someone David can trust and believe in). Rigby Bullock. Cookie Bullock. Comet Bullock. Some roast beef, a chicken, a pizza. Your fine self for purchasing this download.

credits

released July 15, 2016

© 2016

David Hodrick-Drums
Sami Alawi-Bass
Jesse Davidson-Guitar, Vocals on “Stand Up”
Amy Bullock- Lead Vocals

All songs written by J. Davidson, A. Bullock, S. Alawi, D. Hodrick in addition to guest writers on select titles. “Hole In Your Heart”-Carla Hager and Alexander McKee. “I Love You (A Waste of Time)”-Alexander McKee. “Pay What You Owe”-Alexander McKee. “Delilah”-Katelyn Shay, Josh Bennett, and Alexander McKee.


Guest Musicians:
Josh Bennett: Lead guitar on “I Love You (A Waste of Time)” and “Delilah”
Janell Crampton & Katelyn Shay: Backup vocals on “I Love You (A Waste of Time)” and “Delilah”

Recorded and mixed by Diamond Jeff Collier-December 2015
Mastered by Bob Carlson
Album cover and photos taken by Jerry Pattison (Drained Apple Photography)

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