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Left Pocket Dead

by Left Pocket Dead

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1.
Scarred Secrets 02:18
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It’s raised and hardened this dead skin A scar that is buried deep within Morphing into darkness making me sick Anticipating the inevitable bone to pick A witch once warned my that you were not genuine She was suspect, I paid no mind She told that I would learn Too much effort, I would get burned I know your modus operandi The first to laugh never the first to try Content with little ever spent Doing whatever is convenient It’s raised and hardened this dead skin A scar that is buried deep within Scarred secrets they come with lies Lasting longer then money can buy A build up with regret needing a cleanse Wash it again and again My memory is foggy but I think it’s right I wonder if it alters out of spite Habits remember like nicotined fingers The addictive feeling of the trigger New pink skies, old pink scars Blackened nights, resentful heart Executed fineness All the way to the finish
2.
The Be(a)st Is Yet To Come 03:11
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I saw it in her eyes, not a moment-ago They told me that she’s not good for you But you already knew this you hear it loud and clear A voice telling you she’s not the one you’ve been lead Maybe she’s just playing you for dumb Leave her know cause the beast is yet to come March the beat to a different sounding drum Leave her know cause the beast is yet to come She judged me, no wrongs I’ve done Acting like she’s her God’s chosen one Looking with distain, with no leg to stand on Not listening to what I’m saying Next, she asked me a question Felt more like an accusation Walking on her holy ground Quick to put everyone down Maybe she’s just playing you for dumb Leave her know cause the beast is yet to come March the beat to a different sounding drum Leave her know cause the beast is yet to come I’m telling you your life will end Everything that you like she thinks is a sin Get the hell out like that tiny voice says Bring it forth it knows what’s best It knows what’s best, it knows she’s messed, it knows what’s best I shared with her what I’m dealing with She scoffed at me like I was a wuss Proceeded to one up me without any prompting Then waved me off for my apologizing Do you share any commonalities? Conversations must be murder scenes It’s not too late to turn tail and run Clocks ticking, freedom’s under the gun
3.
Repeat Course 02:58
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I’ve been here before & I’m here again Pondering my choices from within And I can’t forget & I can’t decide Not going to let anybody hurt my pride I’m heading for a repeat course next time will be, by far the worst I’m entering a place that, I was hoping would be a distant memory I’m heading for a repeat course the second feels like the first I’ve dealt with this demon; this will be our very last meeting Every so often my thought’s rewind Dwelling on the past I should have left behind I’ve always said I’ll never regret Admitting full well that was a huge pile of shit I’m heading for a repeat course next time will be, by far the worst I’m entering a place that, I was hoping would be a distant memory I’m heading for a repeat course the second feels like the first I’ve dealt with this demon; this will be our very last meeting Maybe I shouldn’t have acted like that I don’t think before I react I just have to speak my mind and learn to deal Some get pissed with my spiel Bad thoughts will leave my head soon I’m not willing to let this loom Pain dissipates with each passing day
4.
Every Minute 03:10
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I stood strong and proud to be part of it It was more than a passionate subject When I was young and looking for a purpose The music answered like an angels chorus X2 I was lucky enough to experience The shows, the people and the music Playing for free remains a constant I’m still here cause I love this shit Time has altered into something new Not my thing now but it might be for you Being viewed through a different lens Social fabric’s altered once again Looking back when I was young Would I be surprised that I’m still singing along? Or would I hate that I’m barely connected? Cause I don’t want to chance not being well rested There’s no point to relive the glory days I try not to over romanticize my memories It’s hard cause the times were so great The future never likes to show its fate Time has altered into something new Not my thing now but it might be for you Being viewed through a different lens Social fabric’s altered once again There was a time when it was our scene Bands united, supported the dream All for one, was the mantra sung high But now the old has killed our drive I hope it’s still there to provide a voice To those who feel it’s the right choice I wouldn’t change the past that helped shape me The angst, the passion made me happy Time has altered into something new Not my thing now but it might be for you Being viewed through a different lens Social fabric’s altered once again Every minute Every Minute, I listen to this I feel stronger, I feel stronger! Every minute Every Minute, I listen to this I feel stronger, I feel stronger!
5.
Committee Of One 03:05
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Yeah, I’m sick and even lost for words Which has been getting worse Never thought this was a real life plan So why do I feel like I got burned The first step to tomorrow has been taken The next one doesn’t reveal that easy Things could get messy before they heal And no one is admitting we are hurting The plan fell down and may be out for the count A head smashing wound that created massive doubt We used some smelling salts to get on its feet It may be to concussed and just plain beat Why didn’t you speak up, now it’s too late You’ve been lagging from the starting gate Now your shocked that everyone’s sore Can’t tell me this hasn’t happened before The first step, has been taken The plan fell down and may be out for the count A head smashing wound that created massive doubt We used some smelling salts to get on its feet It may be to concussed and just plain beat Lets reflect on the lack of inspiration The talk just hasn’t turned into motivation Money would be nice but the effort’s representative This lack lustier committee was always tentative Things could get messy
6.
Pat On The Back 03:42
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You gave it up just like that And forgot what’s important or maybe you never knew So sure of yourself, you know what’s right What’s best for you…and yours You quit, I should have known A wolf in car salesman clothing But love is grand Especially when you don’t know what to listen for You actually speak about the American Dream Saying that anyone can be anything & have it all You think that people stay poor because of choice And those that can’t walk should be forced to crawl I wish I was more forthright Maybe I could have told my, told my family to run Except I don’t believe there’s anything I don’t believe there’s anything I could have done I can’t accept most of your rhetoric I can’t interject, cause I don’t know how to react To the selfishness cause you say in the end The only ones that matter are you and yours You actually speak about the American Dream Saying that anyone can be anything & have it all You think that people stay poor because of choice And those that can’t walk should be forced to crawl Live the American Dream Is your lie part of the scheme? Love the class system And long live capitalism!
7.
Come In, Come In, Over 03:09
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If think about you right now I’m gonna cry I have to sweep it off to the side I hope that’s not wrong of me This is my apology I have to deal it’s part of the process, talking to no one, you & everyone I hope it’s you that hears it like you always did I can see you grinning like an idiot so fucking excited with total support Words of encouragement, making me feel like a little kid Oh fuck it’s nothing short of strange Problems never solve they just rearrange This time I’m not gonna accept it as true Letting it sink in, even slower than you In my heart is where you’ll always thrive I wish today that you were still alive Everyday I swear I see you Supporting me through & through Part of the deal was never signed The forever part has me a bit behind Now I hope your listening I’d tell you I wish this wasn’t happening Oh fuck it’s nothing short of strange Problems never solve they just rearrange This time I’m not gonna accept it as true Letting it sink in, even slower than you It’s early in the battle & Together we stand one man down Death is giving us a break But more are death bound We are not giving up or giving in Surviving is our only sin We’re doing more than taking up space For you & for everyone we’re Laying Waste
8.
Popular Avoidance 02:47
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Now’s the time awake & realize See through the bullshit or get left behind Now’s the time to not be hypnotized Grab your weapon take aim from the front lines We buy into it everyday we consume The sky remains tainted and the blackness looms Turn on the radio the music carries the energy And for the most part the lyrics remain void & empty They have us in their sights and they are set To control our actions with another threat The countrymen are preparing for defeat Throw in the towel & drop to your knees We buy into it everyday we consume The sky remains tainted and the blackness looms Turn on the radio the music carries the energy And for the most part the lyrics remain void & empty We’ve heard it before, butt fuck, I’ll say it again Since we didn’t act yesterday they get the win We just carry on the way we were programmed Luckily not many of us pull our head out to notice Giving up is the easy way but it’s not the right set of goals Ignoring hasn’t worked out so well we have little to show Talking is where most of these observations seem to end Everyone I know would rather act like you & just pretend We buy into it everyday we consume The sky remains tainted and the blackness looms Turn on the radio the music carries the energy And for the most part the lyrics stay void & empty
9.
Held On Reserve 02:48
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She answers the door her hairs a mess He wants to save her from this place They all look to him with hope in their eyes Wanting him to keep them safe The lice in the hair, the lack of health He’s been trying to teach them through their young As they lay in bed to burnt to move He knows where their addictions stem from Weekend warrior, weekday sorcerer The job isn’t a job it’s his life His family has been an integral part all along They help take on the burden & the strife He remembers when the youngest was twelve He saw her become a mom not long after that Then there were three & now there are five Seven total if the other two survived Can’t do much helpless as fuck They depend on him to be the rock Support lines never closed & Burnt bridges get constant forgiveness Everyone’s involved the problems never solved The cycle has been going on so long Can he break it or will it break him Holding a community in his palm They’ve beat their demons time and time again Falling down is part of the addiction Cleaned up for months the kids are back Treatment not as strong as the crack Weekend warrior, weekday sorcerer The job isn’t a job it’s his life His family has been an integral part all along They help take on the burden & strife The weight in his voice like he’s got no choice I know that he will persevere Watching all his babies become adults He sees the anger, he sees the fear He’s been through it all, but not like them These adults are all still children He works with the system now & then But he can’t stand all the red tape racism
10.
It's All Relative 02:09
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I’ve got your image burned in my mind As if last week I saw through you for the first time Such a good guy looking out for me Selling me something like advertisements in a magazine What favours can you offer up today? Calling me on the phone innocently just to say hey Tell me some good news that I want to hear & then ask me for something you’re poisoning my ear Your wife & you both hide behind a smile Meanwhile you’re scheming the bitch’s put me on trial I will admit my guard fell asleep at the post My work and energy make a good team you boast What favours can you offer up today? Calling me on the phone innocently just to say hey Tell me some good news that I want to hear & then ask me for something you’re poisoning my ear You’re Poison In My Ear You’re both lazy; she is mean, fake and conniving I can’t believe how many years I get to listen to your whining Life can give lemons but you refuse to make the juice Luckily form me I can see through your little rues Looking for the angle coming out on top You’re a sneaky little man looking for a handout I gave you the benefit of the doubt cause I’m stuck You’ve latched onto me this tie is my bad luck
11.
Air Compressor Nightmare 02:10
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Built for shredding eardrums 
Thunders without warning 
Last night forty beers and shots 
Back to work this morning 
Cotton balls could crush this skull 
Floating from the sky 
Not a bloody hope in hell 
Against two hundred PSI 

Air compressor nightmare 
Ripping through my head 
Goddamn shockwave warfare 
Fucking air like lead Air compressor nightmare 
Tearing up my veins Goddamn shockwave warfare 
Driving me insane 
Machinegun spheres of daggers 
Expand at each ear hole Tear your shaking balls right off 
And beat them with your soul 
But an ally lies in waiting 
Behind a panel on the wall 
Breakers flipped! - Fuck you bitch! 
See tomorrow after all! Air compressor nightmare 
Ripping through my head 
Goddamn shockwave warfare 
Fucking air like lead Air compressor nightmare 
Tearing up my veins Goddamn shockwave warfare 
Driving me insane So step back victory was mine A sticky situation and I’m just fine Hair of the dog can fix this mess I do this to myself all the fucking time Built for shredding eardrums 
Thunders without warning 
Last night forty beers and shots
12.
Thanks For Coming Out 02:39
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“Don’t know if you guys still want to talk is the last thing that you said to me” Maybe you should have followed it up with “I wouldn’t blame ya if you didn’t” But you didn’t say such a thing cause right now you’re not all that swift And we all expected much more out of you, you’re acting childish Goodbye old friend you will be missed My loyalties do not stand in your midst I know you are not shocked about any of this But you may be surprised that I’m not pissed I know you’re smart enough to realize I’ll be writing you a song of shame But are you so stupid that you’d look elsewhere to point the blame Pat yourself on the back you ruined many a great relationship One of the smartest dudes I have ever known is one massive dipshit Goodbye old friend you will be missed My loyalties do not stand in your midst So what else can I say I hope you wake up and regret all of this one day I hope, I hope you regret this x2 Let it swirl around in your gut, weigh heavy in the pit Get constipated, cry maybe sweat blood for a bit Look back and understand there was no reason or excuse To lose us is one thing but what you did is emotional abuse
13.
Desktop Image 03:27
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Everyday you see, their image starring back at you Weapons down, smile like you once knew Miss your brothers, support the troops I see boys being thrown through others hoops I wonder if they can see the lies I wish I could see it through their eyes I wonder if you can see the lies Fear is a weapon in a scary reality Especially when used with the greatest brutality Force is a side best served with revenge Thousands die and we continue to send Turn off your monitor, images burned Helpless feelings, constantly concerned Day-to-day not just smiling for the camera Can’t we all see that they’re just scamming ya Do they think its for our freedom Are you so fuckin’ dumb you believe em’ Do you think this is for our freedom Fear is a weapon in a scary reality Especially when used with the greatest brutality Force is a side best served with revenge Controlling the media feeding the lies they send I’ve read the stories, I still don’t know the truth Many ignore and others say “what’s the use” People are dying only your god knows why The facts given as truth they all seem to be a lie

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The first full lenth album from Victoria, BC's Left Pocket Dead. 13 hard hitting tracks, mixing hardcore, punk, and metal.

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released February 18, 2012

LPD is: Mike - Bass/Vocals, Byron - Drums, Jeff - Guitar, Matt - Guitar, Jym - Vocals. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Mike Hall at Last resort, Victoria, BC, in the spring/summer of 2011. Guest Vocals on “Pat on the Back” by Andrea Martin. All Songs written by LPD except lyrics for “Air Compressor Nightmare”, by Benjamin Schottle. Copyright 2011. All rights reserved.

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