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When It's Happening

by Scott McMicken and THE EVER-EXPANDING

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1.
Everyday 03:59
THIS WON'T BE THE LAST TIME I COME CALLING FOR YOU. EVERYDAY'S ANOTHER WAY BACK HOME JACK. I'm going where i've got to go. I'm hellbound, hot water. I'm going where i've got to go. You can't catch me without a trap. THIS WON'T BE THE LAST TIME I COME CALLING FOR YOU. EVERYDAY'S ANOTHER WAY BACK HOME JACK. It's a puzzling conversation. Heaven's inside. Down and out side. Calling all my reservations- Come to me, undo me. THIS WON'T BE THE LAST TIME I COME CALLING FOR YOU. EVERYDAY'S ANOTHER WAY BACK HOME JACK.
2.
I'm a stranger but i've been here before I been gone for a while, it ain't like that any more. I remember painting pictures in the grass. I'm a stranger but i been here before I'm back in the water and the waters warming up. I just arrived but i'm ready to go. There's a dance downtown with a big band playing slow. I remember how i saw you in the snow. I just arrived but i'm ready to go. I'm back in the water and the waters warming up There's a place in the pit of my heart, Where the engine sings and the radio falls apart. I remember being somewhere from the start. There's a place in the pit of my heart. I'm back in the water and the waters warming up.
3.
Autumn leaves are catching fire and coming down. Love is filling up my eyes and i'm surrounded. I am flying over water Well i've lived a lot of good days and they’re multiplying. Even down that darkest way there's no denying…. I am flying over water Someone wants to cut you down, make you shatter Giving you that awful sound but that don't matter cause… I am flying over water
4.
My Creation 06:21
I keep on chasing It's been so long. One chord, one minute, one song. I keep on chasing It's been so long. One chord, one minute, one song. I made some changes when i got stuck. Rearranged it but still no luck. Tried meditation, tried taking drugs. Fishing for inspiration but still no tug. Now i am a stone. Without a heart, without a mind. An image of space. Nothing to lose, nothing to find. (CHORUS) Woah soul. My creation is a lonely goal. I keep on chasing it's been so long. One chord, one minute, one song. I keep on chasing it's been so long. One chord, one minute, one song. I keep on chasing I keep on chasing I keep on chasing I keep on chasing….. Woah soul. My creation is a lonely goal. Woah soul. My creation is a lonely goal. My creation is a lonely goal, For the weary soul, for the weary soul, for the weary soul…… No consolation for a weary soul. MY CREATION- is it real?
5.
Animals and bikes This is how he likes. Stashed in the back of your memory. Ladybugs and snails Empty turtle shells. Staring at the stars on the handlebars. Lola’s stopping by But don't look in her eye. Too shy to see, or be recognized. Nothing's quite as cruel, As going back to school. Back to the fires of identity. CDs and chucks I saved 1000 bucks. And i bought a chain wallet and a stratocaster. Legally a man I drove a minivan. And i came to understand anesthesia. Smiling big and wide Burning up inside. Hiding in the lens of a camera. Try as i might, I still can't reach the light. But i never wanted for anything. Life on the fly Blink and it goes by. The living's always high, when it's happening.
6.
Here's Good 03:01
Last night in the black sky there was an eclipse I thought it was an apocalypse well… Ain't it hard enough working overtime? The rides a little rough i wonder if you wouldn't mind letting me off….. HERE'S GOOD Well i jumped a mile high. What might of transpired, i thought that this was hell fire. Ain't enough enough? What you trying to do? This shit's been getting tough well maybe i could get you to let me off……. HERE'S GOOD Well i'm in shock. Permanently. Bangin the mood, they say i'm lacking fortitude well.. Ain't you got enough? Paint the kettle black. You can keep the bluff, i don't want no money back. Let me off…..HERE'S GOOD Well it's a sliding scale with a greased wheel. You've been disqualified, cast aside and abstracted. Nothing real enough for an avatar. I'm gonna get my stuff and you could maybe stop the car. Let me off…. HERES GOOD
7.
Nothing's shining like it used to And it's raining inside. Like a child getting used to All the pain of goodbye. I don't want your sympathy I don't want your pity I just need your company for a little while. I'm all alone but i don't want to be. No one's calling on the phone. I've gotta stop but it's got a hold of me. And it won't let me go. I don't want your sympathy. No i don't want your pity. I just need your company for a little while. Take me for a fool. Take me anywhere. Take me where i ain't So alone.

credits

released April 19, 2024

Scott McMicken- vocals, guitar, ambience.
Kevin Williams- bass, vocals
Steve Okonski- piano, organ
Ross Montsinger- drums, percussion

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Alyse Baca- vocals
Becca Nicholson- vocals
Dulci Ellenberger- vocals
Jacob Rodriguez- tenor and bari sax, bass clarinet
Clay White- trumpet, mellophone, flugelhorn, trombone, flute
Micheal Nau- vocals
Greg Cartwright- vocals

All songs by Scott McMicken (Pressonsongs/ ASCAP)
except "flying over water" by scott mcmicken and steve okonski.
and "take me where i ain't" by scott mcmicken, steve okonski and greg cartwright.

Produced and engineered by Scott McMicken in February 2024 at Press On Shed Studio, Asheville NC
Mixed by Matt Ross-Spang at Southern Grooves, Memphis TN
Mastered by Christopher Colbert

Artwork and design by Leann Cornelius

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