The first time I drove was to pick up my brother from the library
because you had been drinking and Tyler was waiting
I remember you flirting with all of the servers and the female clerks
yeah you could make them giggle
while you sent back your dinner
And I’d be so embarrassed
that you couldn’t hold it together
Read the room
Read the room
You drove us to the woods to take turns shooting at our garbage
Yeah, we were so careful
that one of us is deaf in one ear
you told us lots of truth
but you loved a good story
like how we might be royalty
just wait till your 18th birthday
And I’d be so embarrassed
if my words were causing damage
Read the room
Read the room
Read the room
Read the room
the last time that we spoke
didn’t know you had days left
almost automatic
I love you’s almost habit
was planning when I’d see you next
at the airport or a hospital
but we didn’t get there
and I didn’t get to share
my time
with you
watching grey days
grow blue
watching your soul grow back
petting my dog on your lap
hearing your laugh
being my dad
credits
released August 16, 2023
Song by Jessica Kion
Vocals- Jessica Kion
Harmonies- Caitlyn O'Brien
Guitar and Synths- Ben Levin
Drums and Bass- Bradford Krieger
Recorded at Big Nice Studio
Produced and Mixed by Bradford Krieger
Mastered by Randy Roos at Squam Sound Studio
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