1. |
Why (You In a Ska Band)
03:25
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[Verse 1]
I had a friend who came to a gig
He said, Dude, your band is actually sick!
And your horns, they sounded pretty nice
But they can’t dance to save their fricking lives
How do you expect to get paid
When you got forty people skanking on stage
The rhythm section sounds alright
Hey is that a new bass player tonight?
[Pre-Chorus]
I wanna thank you for being here tonight
Cuz five minutes ago this asshole looked me in the eye
[Chorus]
He asked me why you in a ska band
Your friends got talent
You should be doing something different
I told him, No!
We ain’t selling out
This is the fourth wave
And you’re not too late
To get your ass on the bandwagon now
I’m gonna make my mama so damn proud
[Verse 2]
Twelve thousand dollars in debt
And I’m having tons of regret
My parents paid for a clarinet
Still haven’t told them ‘bout my audition yet
I’ve gotten tagged in fifty-six memes
‘Bout mozzarella sticks and being thirteen
We wrote this song the other day
To finally give our Reel Big Fish covers a break
[Pre-Chorus]
I wanna thank you for being here tonight
Cuz six minutes ago this asshole looked me in the eye
[Chorus x2]
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2. |
Cut Me Clean
03:02
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[Verse 1]
I have the temptation of prolonging conversation
And thinking things will always work themselves out
I have this long shot but I’ll give it all I’ve got
Cuz this room’s been dark for way too long
[Pre-Chorus]
My hands are pressed against the wall
Watch me stumble, watch me fall
I’ve got a feeling that I’m gonna lose it all
But I know that the switch is somewhere down this hall
[Chorus]
You’re too good, you’re too good to me
And I can’t make a move because I wanna know you feel it too
I’m always overthinking
My optimistic heart is demolishing me
You got me writing stupid happy songs
And I
Really don’t want to mess this up
[Verse 2]
I’ve got this sunshine pouring down through my lungs
But it will soak up my blood and burn out my tongue
It all seems too damn good to be true
You’ll probably wanna be friends
And I guess that that’s cool
[Pre-Chorus]
But my hands are pressed against the wall
Watch me stumble, watch me fall
I’ve got a feeling that I’m gonna lose it all
But I hope that the switch is somewhere down this hall
[Chorus]
You’re too good, you’re too good to me
And I can’t make a move because I wanna know you feel it too
I’m always overthinking
My optimistic heart is demolishing me
You got me writing stupid happy songs
And I
Really don’t want to mess this up
[Bridge]
I think we could get along
I think we could get along
I think we could get along
Boy, come on, let’s get it on
I think we could get along
I think we could get along
Or did I get it wrong
Don’t lead me on
I’m not that strong
You’re too good, you’re too good to me
And I don’t know if it’s real
And I can’t stop from shaking
Cuz I’ve been close
I don’t want to repeat
Because I thought we had something
And I spent too long guessing
But it’s not his fault, no it’s all me
Because I fall too hard
And I was falling for nothing
If my screams are too much
Just cut me clean
Because I wanna know your touch
But not if you can’t stand me
[Final Chorus]
You’re too good, you’re too good to me
And I can’t make a move
Because I want to know you feel it too
I’m always overthinking
My optimistic heart is demolishing me
You got me writing stupid happy songs
And I’m
Pretty sure that I messed this up
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3. |
Sometimes I Feel
04:53
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[Verse 1]
I wrote a song for you
That you’ll never hear
Because you never liked to listen to anything
Hopeful and sincere
You dwell in a bitter world
Your heart becomes your fears
And the sharks will always eat you whole
If you never leave the reef
[Chorus]
Sometimes I feel
Like a pair of claws scuttling across the ocean floor
This ain’t a love song anymore
It’s okay to feel empty
But don’t hate me when I don’t
I want you to be happier
So much happier
[Verse 2]
Often I think
That I messed up deftly
Disaster has a tendency of stalking me
At least when I overthink
Prufrock ain’t Prince Hamlet
And I do not dare
But you live in your self pity
I hope it gets better deep in there
[Chorus x2]
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4. |
Crossroads
03:07
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[Intro: Gabe]
Hey Kayla, what's a six-letter word for initiation?
[Verse 1]
When it comes down to us
You’re black and white
But I think today
I’m gonna get you right
One misstep and by the end of the week
You’re impossible
I’ll be out on the street again
[Chorus]
We go up
Then we go down
Side to side
Then back around
Wishing I could spell you out
Say a word and I’ll write it down
Times in New York
Take me off the grid
You’re my enigma
I’m lost again
I’m always craving looking you up
But I’ll turn the page when I’m feeling stuck
[Verse 2]
Connecting clues, let me read between your lines
It drives me crazy coming back to you daily
What was written in ink can’t be played down
I’ll try again and again, hoping in the end it’ll work out
[Chorus x3]
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5. |
Palace Gates (Acoustic)
03:10
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[Intro Chorus]
I don’t feel the high
I wanna look into your eyes
And know that everything you’re saying is true
I wanna laugh until I die
But their laughing is a lie
Because the bubbles fill the air in the room
[Verse 1]
I don’t get the feelings that you do
All the warmth that they told me
It does not come through
He gripped my hand and begged me
Please don’t leave
But I couldn’t see him
And he saw all of me
[Chorus]
I don’t feel the high
I wanna look into your eyes
And know that everything you’re saying is true
I wanna laugh until I die
But their laughing is a lie
Because the bubbles fill the air in the room
I don’t feel the high
I wanna look into your eyes
And know that everything you’re saying is true
I wanna laugh until I die
But their laughing is a lie
Because the bubbles fill the air in the room
[Verse 2]
I tried again the other night
It was sweeter
He was realer
But it could never be right
His friends left him while he talked to me
And I told him ‘bout my life
And he talked about his dreams
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I wanna be free
And he wants to be free
He’s searching for his plot of land
While I’m looking for a spot along cement and screams
I’ll never know your face again
Can’t pronounce your sweet, sweet name
But I’ll never forget
All your hopes and regrets
When you’re standing guard at the palace gates
[Chorus]
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Voluntary Hazing San Jose, California
Formed in San Jose, CA, Voluntary Hazing is a 12-piece ska and pop-punk band. We're marching band geeks that grew up being
classically trained, but we began experimenting and decided to play some rock music with our horns.
THE BAND DOES NOT ADVOCATE HAZING. I REPEAT, WE DO NOT ADVOCATE HAZING. It's all voluntary. That's a fun story you'll definitely have to ask us about.
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