Count Up All Your Aces

from The Basement EP by Swellshark

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I know that what you do is count up all your aces
I know that what you do fear's just what it's based in
if you can't look me in the eye and say ok
then I will let these feelings die even if it chokes me

you must know, that this is no way to go
you must know, that this is no way to go

every time I think I've seen the last I need new stitches
every time I cut off all the tags the sweater still itches
I know, you know, you're not making this easy
what's the point in reaching out if you're never gonna seize it

you must know, that this is no way to go
you must know, that this is no way to go

if I had the guts to turn away, you tap my shoulder
if I say I need for you to stay, get a little bit colder
if you can't look me in the eye and say I love you
then I can see no reason why you put me what you put me through

just let me go or take me home
just let me go or take me home

every time I think I've seen the last, I need new stitches
every time I think I've seen the last, I need new stitches
I need new stitches

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from The Basement EP, released October 12, 2014
Shelan O'Keefe: vocals
Henry Kellam: guitar, drums, bass

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Swellshark Atlanta, Georgia

An electric ukulele-shredding, beatbox-looping, and occasionally harmonica-wielding band, formed by Henry Kellam + Shélan O'Keefe.

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