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Apple Tree, Turtle Tooth

by Couch Tigers

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1.
Awarewolf 02:40
It’s not my place to say and I might be mistaken, so correct if I’m wrong about feeling complacent, but whose side are you on? This isn’t what we agreed on. I can’t forget you. This feeling is mutual and it’s true, I hope you feel special. I’m taking you with me. You were right on the money about me and suddenly it all ended so quickly. But when the world caves in on you, don’t ever say I never told you. I can’t forget you. This feeling is mutual and it’s true, I hope you feel special. Though I couldn’t see past the smoke, it was clear with the words you spoke again. Was it all in my head? Don’t wanna be found, at least until sundown. Maybe then I’ll come around; leave me alone for now. I’m no good with words, even worse with my hands. Nothing i ever do goes according to plan. I’m no good with words
2.
There’s truth in the way you look at me and I believe exactly what I see. You never asked too much from me; a man without anything. ‘Cos it’s never what it seems when you’re living in a dream. And I don’t mind you following ‘cos I know that you’ll never leave. I never thanked you for that… You’ve always had my back, and after all these years I kept you near. We rode our bikes down the beach looking for a place to eat, so we settled for the sand beneath our feet. It was paradise and it felt nice until I opened my eyes.
3.
Wooden Birds 04:07
I keep talking to myself when I should be talking to you like I’m supposed to, but these words won’t do what they’re supposed to, so I guess I’ll show you. A feeling so strange, I’m not ready to change for you or anyone. And if you’re willing to listen, I’ll tell you what you want to hear; You were right, I was wrong. You were right all along. Talk to me, say what you mean. I’ll tell you what you mean to me. I’ll tell you things you won’t believe is true, like how the sun shines in your eyes and I fall for them every time - it’s true. I’ve already found you, I tried to tell you Blame it on terrible timing. Focus on the silver lining. In the end, the sun is shining a light in your eyes. The same eyes that shine in moonlight, so let’s just stare at the sky. I still pass the pavement where we wrote our names in 2009, it’s engraved in my mind. That night in October, the last time I saw you sober. It was a sight to be seen. And if you’re willing to listen, I’ll tell you what you want to hear; You were right, I was wrong. Talk to me, say what you mean. I’ll tell you what you mean to me. I’ll tell you things you won’t believe is true, like how the sun shines in your eyes and I fall for them every time - it’s true. I’ve already found you, I tried to tell you Don’t get me wrong, If you get me at all, it’d be too soon, cos I can’t look you in the eyes and tell you what I feel inside - it’s true. I’ve already found you, I tried to tell you.
4.
I know you’re just living in the moment, but Europe doesn’t need you like I do. And since we’re being open - i could use the real you, not what I see on a cell phone screen. i need you here right next to me. Different cities, same mistakes. I’ll miss you less far away. You’ve got me all wrong. You never had me. What are you thinking of? ‘Cos part of me thinks I made this up, the other part believes you’re better off. i guess we’ll call it luck or whatever you want, ‘cos that’s what you always get. Different cities, same mistakes. I’ll miss you less far away. You’ve got me all wrong. You never had me. I tell you all the time, “things would be different if you were mine”. Do I cross your mind from time to time or is it just me at night? But I’m a broken record and you’re annoyed by my restless efforts. I can learn a lot from you. Teach me things I never knew about myself, as if you knew me so well… You don’t know me at all. See I broke my own heart three years ago, now I’m learning what it is to reap what you sew. You’ve got me all wrong... You don’t know me at all.
5.
Olympic Park 06:16
I made a promise to myself and everyone; A secret I swore I’d never tell to anyone. But my friends, they won’t listen to me. Even though they think I’m lying, I’m trying to make them believe what I want to believe. Should I stay or should I go? A test of character I’ve never known until now. And it goes to show, I strayed far from home and fell asleep in the snow at Olympic Park. i took the wrong way to the right place, at my own pace and fell asleep in the snow at Olympic Park. Is there something you’re not telling me about the way you sleep on your side while I’m dreaming towards the sky? I’m counting on you to tell me the truth 'cos god knows the truth is what I need to hear, it keeps my mind clear. But my friends, they won’t listen to me. Even though they think I’m lying, I’m trying to make them believe what I want to believe. I’m letting go of all the things I’ve never owned just to pay back all of those people that I owe, but it won’t ever be enough. Is there something you’re not telling me about the way you sleep on your side while I’m dreaming towards the sky? I’m counting on you to tell me the truth 'cos god knows the truth is what I need to hear, it keeps my mind clear.

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released July 23, 2015

Fredrik Ballwis - Guitar
Markus Benitez - Guitar
Alexander Cejas - Vocals
Mark Collins - Drums
Jorge Garrido - Bass

artwork: warholianwigs

All songs written and recorded by Couch Tigers

Production:
- All instrumentals (except tambourine and trumpet) tracked with Lon Beshiri
- All vocals except for "Awarewolf" recorded with Mark Collins
- Some vocals on "Olympic Park" recorded with Jonathan Solis
- "Wooden Birds" mixed by Joseph Dell'Aquila (Exeter Recordings), mastered by Bill Henderson (Azimuth Mastering)
- "Awarewolf" recorded, mixed and mastered by Lon Beshiri
- Songs almost mixed by Mateo Garcia (Hit Home, Van Gogh Sky)
- All other songs mixed by Mark Collins, mastered by Tony Noriega (Bluemess Recordings)
- "Getting Your Heart Broken In A Coffee Shop", "Lizards On Ice", and "Olympic Park" mixed using Jonathan Solis' speakers
- Trumpet on "Olympic Park" provided by Jesse Klirsfeld, recorded with Evan Shenkman at The University of Miami
- Additional vocals on "Getting Your Heart Broken In A Coffee Shop" and "Olympic Park" by Jesus Guerrero
- Xylophone on "Getting Your Heart Broken In A Coffee Shop" provided by Markus Benitez
- Tambourine on "Lizards On Ice", "Wooden Birds", and "Olympic Park" provided by Alexander Cejas
- Last cymbal hit on "Olympic Park" performed by Jeannie Collins

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Fredrik Baliwis
Markus Benitez
Jorge Garrido
Mark Collins

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