I sent my resumé to God
in MLA and 12 point font
My awards are all in order and
my references are pretty strong
My bullets points: concise, and now
my grammar's fixed and typo's found
I'm hopin' if she sees it I have
made my English teacher proud
And I've done my share of charity
but left out my profanities
I know that he's a busy guy
and maybe won't remember these
The omnipotent editor
knows all the trick by now, I'm sure
but first impression's stick so I
am leading with my best foot first
So now I wait for the response
A call from my potential boss
Did I apply 'cause I am lost?
Is it too late to call it off?
I didn't know I had an answer
for this question 'till I asked
but now that I am set in motion
all I want's a second chance
Take it Back
And I’m flinching as I check the mail
and flip through bills and grocery sales
I throw out all the clutter,
understand that it can’t help me now
But there it is, I’ve finally heard
‘cause in my hands: the holy word
The envelope is gold and it’s addressed
“To Whom It May Concern”
And I’m too scared
to look inside
With shaking hands
and fading eyes
But nothing now can change at all
the contents of this envelope
It's best I get this over with
'cause ignorance won't save my soul
And I read the words one at a time
but can't get past the leading line
My eyes refocus, open wide
“Your application's been denied”
I didn't know I had an answer
for this question 'till I asked
but now that I may never have it
all I want's a second chance
Take it back
“Your application's been denied
We can’t accept you at this time
We’ll keep your paperwork on file
We’ll reach back out when it’s your time
We know that life can seem so cruel
That’s why today is just too soon
You still have so much left to do
The world’s not ready to lose you
So many lives to still impact
Some still have yet to cross your path
We know that it’s a lot to ask
Please learn your worth, and take it back”
Take it back
I take it back
credits
from Bigger Than Myself,
released August 20, 2020
Lyrics - Bug
Vocals - Bug
Lead Guitar - Bug
Bass Guitar - Jesse Gallaway
Piano - Jesse Gallaway
Guitar - Jesse Gallaway
Drums - Marcus Alcantara
Cello - Serina Chang
Harmonies - Stephanie Mae
Cello, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums Recorded at 1 Shot Studio with Dylan Fant
Piano Recorded at The Fremont Abbey
Mixed By Bug
Produced by Bug
Single Artwork Created by Bug
Original "Star" photo taken by Larry McNish, Calgary Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Good god this hits something awful. Absolutely haunting and tragic and personal, and then that little snippet of "Will ye go, lassie, go" at the end sneaks in to hurt you. robin
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Bright, gorgeous, bashing songs from these Belgian shoegazers that never lose track of melody amidst the waves of distortion. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 23, 2023
I love this album because it seamlessly combines a spoken word narrative with music. I love how sonically diverse it is!
I also love the fact that, even though the album is about a very specific life experience, the album contains emotions that feel very universal. Overall, it's a great listen. elainachristine