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Unreleased 2009​-​2011

by Chalk Dinosaur

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1.
How long can you wade the shore when you don't know what you're waiting for? You're afraid to open the door. A blinded venture. Now you're done and you're well read but you need a second to clear your head. What do you want before you're dead? It's all or nothing. Waiting for this time to be. To find your way. To set you free. Aim your sight on what you need. It's your day. It's time to feed. Hold on till the light is green. So close to a pleasant dream. It's bursting at the seam. There's something pushing. You know what you need to do. Can't stop if you feel it's true. Right now the sky is blue when you need nothing. (repeat chorus) Satisfaction in my eye, and you know why. It's time to fly. Driving till I reach the end. I'll pretend that you're my friends. Wrap your brain on something new. Get your shoes and walk through. Now I'm waking from my sleep. In so deep. Now I'm free. Open up the silver door to where there's more. And I've waited for. All the time that I will need to make my read. It's time to feed. Waiting for this time to be. To find your way. To set you free. Set your sight on what you need. It's your day. It's time to feed.
2.
Believe Me 02:56
I don't mind little waves across the water no I don't. I don't know if you're reading how I'm feeling no I don't. I don't think when I'm staring at the ceiling spacily, but you know me. Do me favor and listen to me. I got no reason to leave. You gotta believe me. I'm telling the truth. I don't want anybody else but you. How can I say it so you'll understand. I can't express it in words. I need you to feel it. So you'll understand. I don't want anybody else but you. I don't mind little waves across the water no I don't. I don't know if you're reading how I'm feeling no I don't. I don't think when I'm staring at the ceiling spacily, but you know me.
3.
Pickle Blues 03:33
Sitting in a room all on my own. Facing the questions that I've never known. And solutions, they escape me as I'm staring through the wall. There's no satisfaction in here at all. Waiting for the answers to crystalize. It's pushing 4am and it's no surprise that my thoughts are stuck in neutral. My indecision's got me down. Singing out the pickle blues till I come around. And the window is no help in this new frontier. And there is no exit out of this house of mirrors. And the further I push forward, I find myself once more, staring at the peeling paint of my bedroom door. Well the light above my head won't talk to me. And the floor refuses to make a decree of what I need to do now and where I need to go. If I keep on talking to my room, I'll never know.
4.
Mr. Jamerson 03:42
Well I've been searching for awhile. Doing all that I can do. I've been sifting through the pile Down to the tile Looking for someone like you. She's smoother than Mr. Jamerson and she doesn't have to try. And it's never hard to remember why when I look into her eyes. They grab on, and she's all mine. I was ready to accept defeat. It seemed like every outcome was the same. And it was unexpected that I'd meet someone so sweet. And then along you came.
5.
I lost track of time now I see the sun. I lost track of time now I see the sun. And now I'm done. It sure was fun. I lost track of time now I see the sun. I was grooving in another spot. So in tune that I forgot the clock keeps ticking. Yeah yeah yeah keeps ticking. I was moving and away I went. Keep on going 'till I'm all spent. I keep ticking. Yeah yeah yeah I keep ticking. I don't get paid, but I've got it made. Keep on ticking strong 'till I see the sun. I lost track of time now I see the sun. I lost track of time now I see the sun. And now I'm done. It sure was fun. I lost track of time now I see the sun. Carry on until the break of dawn. Keep on going 'till I got the song. I keep ticking. Yeah yeah yeah I keep ticking. Late at night is when I make my move. keep on digging 'till I find the groove. I keep on ticking. Yeah yeah yeah I keep ticking. I don't get paid, but I've got it made. Keep on ticking strong 'till I see the sun. I lost track of time now I see the sun. I lost track of time now I see the sun. And now I'm done. It sure was fun. I lost track of time now I see the sun. I lost track of time now I see the sun. I lost track of time now I see the sun. And now I'm done. It sure was fun. I lost track of time now I see the sun.
6.
Wishing Pond 04:02
It's time I grab a pole and cast a line. and find a way that I can hook my mind. I'd take it home so I could see it grow. so I could learn something I didn't know. If I could see it through a pane of glass, I'd know the answers to the things I ask, my observations from this point of view, would let me know what is driving you. What good is judgement with a fractured mind? but strong emotion is in our design. This correlation with desire and pain, leaves you to wonder is it worth your gain. You know of someone who has wept to death, they wept away all their youthful breath, what can you do but see them to the end, say "keep your head up 'till your spirit mends" I see the sorrow in the eyes I meet, deep in the rubble of a soul that's beat. next time I come upon a wishing pond, I'll make a wish to help and keep us strong.
7.
Oh when I am with you, I've never felt another love so true. I look at you and I see everything I could ever need. When we're feeling all the weight of the world, I know that we can keep each other afloat. In a world full of poisonous people you're my antidote. I love you (I love you) I love you (I'll always love you) And I know that we can keep each other afloat. I love you. You're so sweet, and you're tough. I don't want to hear you say you've had enough. And it's true, meeting you has been the sweetest thing the whole way through. When we're feeling all the weight of the world, I know that we can keep each other afloat. In a world full of poisonous people you're my antidote. I love you (I love you) I love you (I'll always love you) And I know that we can keep each other afloat. I love you. I love you (I love you) I love you (I'll always love you) And I know that we can keep each other afloat. I love you.
8.
Banana Peel 03:05
Seven years later and it's still the same, haven't got a spare dollar to my name. Searching for a job so that I get paid, just to tide me over till I get my way. Falling down the charts of accomplished peers, though I don't mind pulling up the rear, I need to find traction for my wheels, but all I seem to find are banana peels. Working all the time, working out new lines, working even though I don't make no dime, searching for a way I can make my mark, climbing to the light, climbing out of the dark, Worrying about all the time that goes, and all the other things that I still don't know, All that I can do is trust what I can't see, and listen to the things that my gut tells me. Yeah, I think I've got it what I gotta do I've got to give up what I've got to lose And do it. Alright alright alright alright alright alright.
9.
Well you think that you know what direction to go but the answer is just out of reach. And you're scared to grab, to take a stab, 'cause you've not yet gone mad enough. And you see what you need but you're struggling to breath and you can't find the guts yet to change. And your list goes unchecked as you start to dissect what it is that you think that you want. What are you afraid of? The chance that you might fall? Well aren't we all? Aren't we all? What are you afraid of? The mountain seems too tall? You're scared you'll fall? Aren't we all? And you're finding it strange that you won't make the change that will take you to where you desire. And your actions remain nonexistent, the same and you can't figure out the problem. And you can't flee the past 'cause it's going to fast and you wish that the clock would take a break. And you feel you might burst 'cause you're stuck in reverse and you can't seem to get it in gear. What are you afraid of? That you don't know know what's right? You've lost the light? Can't find the light? What are you afraid of? The weighted odds that you face to find your grace? To find your grace? What are you afraid of?
10.
I heard the water call my name. I didn't pay much mind. I can't remember when it started until I had to leave it all behind. I don't know when I'm coming home when I don't even know what day it is. I don't know when I'm coming home I think I feel alright, I think we should stay another night. West Virginia, I'm so glad. You make me happy when I'm sad. West Virginia. It'll drive you mad, 'cause you'll be chasing all the best of times you've ever had. I traveled time there with a con man. He told me of his plans to make a film. He had an interest in connections and he shared a brightly colored point of view. My body's feeling sore today 'cause Benny dragged us through the lake. And three Arenas saw it happen seeing how much the both of us could take. I don't know when I'm coming home when I don't even know what day it is. I don't know when I'm coming home I feel alright, I think we should stay another night. West Virginia, I'm so glad. You make me happy when I'm sad. West Virginia. It'll drive you mad, 'cause you'll be chasing all the best of times you've ever had. We're on the float with Captain Beezer and Charles is asleep right on the floor. Cast the rocks and catch a trophy, the kind that keeps you coming back for more. I heard the water call my name. It whispered in my ear. You know you'll want me once I'm gone. Remember that when you are leaving here.
11.
Sugar Ring 03:12
Remember when you were out of control before you dug yourself out of that hole Before I knew what made you feel okay before I heard what you don't wanna say. Your sugar ring keeps you afloat. When the nights go fast and the weeks go quick except when I'm away and you've got me worried sick. And I should be frightened but I feel okay. I hope you're here to stay I won't let you go away. I wasn't scared I thought that I'd be afraid that this was false that this was all a charade. You're favorite numbers are playing inside my head. I think it's funny the way you walk on your bed.
12.
Amberson 02:53
Standing along, hanging his eyes, up in the sky. Staring into a quivering light that bleeds through the night. He's the watchman on the roof he's the closest to the stars and his eyes are reaching far he knows exactly where you are. High above the crowded streets taking tabs on all he sees he's the watchman on the roof. He's watching you now act out your scene he knows what it means. Passing the time as he waits for the sun. He knows what you've done.
13.
Capri 03:04
A spot by the sea is all that I need. Just a sandy surrender Capri. Somewhere that's hotter where the water clear and my problems don't follow me here. A place where the air is good for my hair where I'd rather walk everywhere. Someplace where sun rays are always your friend whose warm light is the gift that they send.
14.
I did not want you to know I was melting away in the snow. I had dried with all the leaves taken away by the sea. Floated to another world so far gone was this girl but you pulled me down you took my hand and gave me a soft spot to land. You're the brightest star that ever shined and I still can't believe that you're mine. I gave up on finding love I was a stick in the mud. And then I saw a smile so bright that brought me back into the light. Your love to me has come to be another branch on my tree. A brand new door, and so much more. I hope I can return the favor. You're the brightest star that ever shined and I still can't believe that you're mine.
15.
Wake Up 01:49
Wake up and get your head off the ground. Wake up so you can make your rounds. Some day Some day Some day I'll wake up Wake Up! Wake Up and do what you've got to do. When you snap out of it get to work so you can pay your dues. If you know what you want get to work so you can make your move. Wake Up!
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17.
Let It Ring 02:00
If your heart shouts, let it out, let it out. and if your heart sings, let it ring, let it ring. If it's around tie it down, before it escapes, and soon you'll be feeling great. If you need a grin, let it in, let it in. If there's one thing you know, let it show, let it show. If you can see, set it free. wake from your sleep, so you can live happily.
18.
Speak to You 03:12
Settle into what you know. Pick a place and go, man, go. It's alright to take it slow. But now you have no reason, not to start the show. Trust in the feeling that resides. believe in it until you hit your stride. Hold it closely for the ride and show everybody living what you've got inside. What good is the page without a pen? You let your thoughts flow out of reach again. What good is a home without a friend. 'Cause isn't that all that matters in the end? Everytime you look up in the sky and know another day soon will pass you by. Hold onto everything you love, and love before we're taken from above. Carve a path and don't retreat. Make a stand or take a seat. You have the tools set at your feet. So whittle away until you get to something sweet. Listen to what speaks to you. For the words they speak oftentimes are true. If you're not sure, no, what to do, listen to the voice of the things that speak to you. Listen to the voice of the things that speak to you. What good is the page without a pen? You let your thoughts flow out of reach again. What good is a home without a friend. 'Cause isn't that all that matters in the end? Everytime you look up in the sky and know another day soon will pass you by. Hold onto everything you love, and love before we're taken from above.

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These are some of my favorite songs from 2009-2011 that slipped through the cracks and were never released. I wanted to preserve them as they are deeply personal and a representation of that time period in my life. Many of them were roughly recorded as demos, but in the interest of preserving the authentic spirit and feeling of these songs, I decided to release them as they were originally recorded.

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released April 27, 2015

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