I’ve been counting those likes, watching those streams
Still ain't sure what that algorithm means
Say the more you have, closer you are to your dreams
Hoping that isn’t true
I’m still putting up lights, buying new clothes
Make a fool of myself on those videos
Spending hours and hours watching those trends
I don’t know what to do
Wish I had all the answers
Wish I had lots of cars
Wish I had a big house, and all of my neighbors were movie stars
They’d come round to see
Say they love my new songs
But that’s not my story, I’m sitting with you
I hope that were getting along
If I lost 50 lbs, or shoved food in my face
Had trash that I stacked all over the place
I might do better in this new rat race
But id be lying to you
See I’m just a guy, this is just a guitar
The licks that I have aren’t particularly hard
They blend in perfect with a noisy dive bare
And I don’t know what to do
Wish I had all the answers
Wish I had lots of cars
Wish I had a big house, and all of my neighbors were movie stars
They’d come round to see
Say they love my new songs
But that’s not my story, I’m sitting with you
I hope that were getting along
I’m not playing big shows, or selling out stands
Perfectly happy with 3 or 4 fans
Appreciate that you give me a chance
Hope that you keep me around
If you keep believing that I have a clue
I’ll keep writing least a word or two
Together I think we can make it through
Even when we don’t know what to do
Wish I had all the answers
Wish I had lots of cars
Wish I had a big house, and all of my neighbors were movie stars
They’d come round to see
Say they love my new songs
But that’s not my story, I’m sitting with you
I hope that were getting along
I don’t have any answers
Just got one old van
I drive it around playing these songs whenever I can
I may sleep on your couches
Heck I’ll even sleep on your floor
That’s my story, I love it to death
I wouldn’t wish for anything more
credits
from Two Singing Songs,
released November 3, 2023
Engineered by Tuck Mindrum
Mastered by Tuck Mindrum
Mastered by Sunroom Audio
Written by Ben Gage
Artists:
Ben Gage - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Percussion
Dan Socha - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Tuck Mindrum - Percussion
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