They've redone the downtown, oh you should come see it
I barely remember the bars we'd sneak into
Or the bands we were into or Doug's father's Pinto
We'd shout out the words now it's all instrumental
Oh, I understand all about your man's money
And after your twenties no love for love's sake
Drop the kids off call me and we'll talk about
Summer and freedom and nights at the lake
Oh heavens, spare the city below
Hail on the roof is the autumn percussion
Wake up, wake up, drive back to your husband
Your cousin's, remember you stayed at your cousin's
It's unpleasant and sudden, it stuns you doesn't it
I stayed awake for the lightning storm
Strike after strike oh you know how I like it
Puts fear of God into cars and vacationers
Police stations, strangers and relations
Oh heavens, spare the city below
You know how it plays, there's good days and bad days
And on the good days I smile all wistful
On bad days I tear my hair out by the fistful
I don't know what keeps my mouth off of the pistol
I don't know what keeps my nose out of the crystal
The night that I kissed you and an oath to St. Christopher
Minneapolis-based songwriter and novelist Dan Hornsby makes warm, wobbly guitar pop following the narrative of a hapless lost decade. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 9, 2024
Rundgren-esque rock with big hooks and a hint of the baroque, recommended for fans of Jon Brion and post-Kill Rock Stars Elliott Smith. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 20, 2024