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Don't Trust the Captain

by Shade of Red

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1.
Shakespeare 03:24
Good morning! And I’m feeling fine, put on the eggs girl hope they’re cooked on time, get’n up and I’m feeling good see your face in the mirror pal it’s alright girl ‘cause I like your smile, get’n up and I’m feeling good. I could be the next Shakespeare but I never write things down, ‘cause all the words are in my head but they’re playing games they don’t wanna stick around - no! I’m not Einstein but I can tell you will go far you will go far, and if there’s one thing I definitely know - it’s girl I like you the way you are. When I look in the mirror I’ve gotta check twice Cause’ my self-consciousness Won’t let me think for two seconds That things look right We should talk more But I’m not sure what about My head’s in a mess I gotta sort it out! I could be the next Shakespeare but I never write things down, ‘cause all the words are in my head but they’re playing games they don’t wanna stick around - no! I’m not Einstein But I can tell you will go far you will go far, and if there’s one thing I definitely know - it’s girl I like you the way you are. Girl I like you girl I like you girl I like you, the way you are. Girl I like you girl I like you girl I like you, the way you are. I could be the next Shakespeare but I never write things down, ‘cause all the words are in my head but they’re playing games they don’t wanna stick around - no! I’m not Einstein But I can tell you will go far you will go far, and if there’s one thing I definitely know - it’s girl I like you the way you are.
2.
You know what people say, oh, they know its gunna hurt but they say things anyway. You know what people do, oh, they’re just trying to dig away at the thing between me and you. They’ll never take me away from you and I just want you to stay, but there is nothing that can change my mind - I’m better when I’m by your side. Something old and something new, all the times we’ve known and my love for you. Every minute is twice as long, but an hour lasts a second in a second you’re almost gone. They’ll never take me away from you and I just want you to stay, but there is nothing that can change my mind - I’m better when I’m by your side. They’ll never take me away from you and I just want you to stay, but there is nothing that can change my mind - I’m better when I’m by your side. Every minute is twice as long… But an hour lasts a second… When I’m by your side. When I’m by your side! Every minute is twice as long… But an hour lasts a second… When I’m by your side.
3.
Well, it’s an 8 bit video romance but I’m not quite sure if it’s game over, it’s an 8 bit video romance but I’m never sure if play time’s over! I saw your face in a window, you were already taken but how was I supposed to know? ‘Cause you took my head and you took my heart. Oh where do we start? Oh where do we start? Well it’s an 8 bit video romance but I’m not quite sure if it’s game over, it’s an 8 bit video romance but I’m never sure if play time’s over! You were always too busy. Why were you busy? Was it because you just didn’t want to see me? Always too busy. Well it’s an 8 bit video romance but I’m not quite sure if it’s game over, it’s an 8 bit video romance but I’m never sure if play time’s over! Well it’s an 8 bit video romance but I’m not quite sure if it’s game over, it’s an 8 bit video romance but I’m never sure if playtime’s over!
4.
Oh girl you turn me upside down and I don’t think that will change, tonight you’re gunna burn me out - it’s your mystery that I crave. You’re perfectly broken. The skeletons behind my wall - they pull you in they take it all. You’re perfectly broken. These chemicals in my mind - they mess it up I can’t decide – and then the beat drops... I am a pin; you’re an electro-magnet, sometimes I wonder why the opposites attracted. You are a music box and I just lost the key and as the pressure builds I find it hard to see that. You’re perfectly broken. The skeletons behind my wall - they pull you in they take it all. You’re perfectly broken. These chemicals in my mind - they mess it up I can’t decide – and then the beat drops... AND THEN THE BEAT DROPS You’re perfectly broken. The skeletons behind my wall - They pull you in They take it all. You’re perfectly broken. These chemicals in my mind - They mess it up I can’t decide – and then the beat drops.
5.
Snowfall 03:53
Your scream is carried by a whisper. Stop trying to shock, don’t be what you’re not ‘cause this ain’t forever after. Let’s just work it out, stop ourselves from freaking out underneath the snowfall - just let the snowfall. I ask myself, I ask that question, the one you know oh, I’ll teach you a lesson, we come together and drift apart, we’re at the end before we even start. An old style a new direction, a cry for help you like the attention, now drop the act there’s no need to be meek - what are you shouting to the world this week? Your scream is carried by a whisper. Stop trying to shock, don’t be what you’re not ‘cause this ain’t forever after. Let’s just work it out, stop ourselves from freaking out underneath the snowfall - just let the snowfall. We were so innocent but then we forgot, we liked the feeling, we found it hard to stop, you live in ignorance to stop yourself from crying out. You’ve had it all but it’s never been enough - your empty head has been filled with dust and fluff, there’s something missing but you’re never sure what it’s about. Your scream is carried by a whisper. Stop trying to shock, don’t be what you’re not ‘cause this ain’t forever after. Let’s just work it out, stop ourselves from freaking out underneath the snowfall - just let the snowfall. You’ve got to be free just open your eyes and you’d see. Your scream is carried by a whisper. Stop trying to shock, don’t be what you’re not ‘cause this ain’t forever after. Let’s just work it out, stop ourselves from freaking out underneath the snowfall - just let the snowfall. Your scream is carried by a whisper. Stop trying to shock, don’t be what you’re not ‘cause this ain’t forever after. Let’s just work it out, Stop ourselves from freaking out underneath the snowfall - let the snowfall, let the snowfall, let the snowfall.
6.
MAHATMA GANDHI IS IN SPACE. WATCH AS HE FLIES PAST... LIKE AN OSCILLATING RADIATOR. All I see is shapes and lines through all this interference, oh they say we’re flying high but I can’t tell the difference. Thanks to god we got the pills to take away our problems, Oh they say it’s do or die but I ain’t got no preference. Put your hand in mine - take it slow I’m gunna take you for a ride. And I know the game ain’t fair, close your eyes I’ll take you anywhere. Don’t say these words to my face I’m waiting for Mahatma Gandhi in space, and I know the words ain’t true but it’s too late for you. I hope you’ve learnt your lesson, always answer never question. Give it a shot it’s worth a try just look me in the eye and maybe if you look again, maybe you’ll just have to try. Put your hand in mine - take it slow I’m gunna take you for a ride. And I know the game ain’t fair, close your eyes I’ll take you anywhere. Don’t say these words to my face I’m waiting for Mahatma Gandhi in space, and I know the words ain’t true but it’s too late for you. Put your hand in mine - take it slow I’m gunna take you for a ride. And I know the game ain’t fair, close your eyes I’ll take you anywhere. Don’t say these words to my face I’m waiting for Mahatma Gandhi in space, and I know the words ain’t true but it’s too late for you... Put your hand in mine - Take it slow I’m gunna take you for a ride. And I know the game ain’t fair, close your eyes I’ll take you anywhere. Don’t say these words to my face I’m waiting for Mahatma Gandhi in space, and I know the words ain’t true but it’s too late for you. BURN YOUR STICKS IN THE AUTUMN. WHEN THE GRASS IS PURPLE ON THE INSIDE. MAHATMA GANDHI IS IN SPACE. KISS THY SHOES. YOU. YOU ARE A RABBIT... AND RABBITS WEAR HATS.

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Our first E.P. for your enjoyment (hopefully).

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released November 25, 2011

Dani Smith
Lead vocals, synth, acoustic guitar

Elliot Benjamin
Guitar, lead vocals (Shakespeare), bowed guitar (Gandhi), backing vocals

Isaac Watkins
Bass, monotron (B. Next Door), backing vocals

Josh Benjamin
Drums, backing vocals (Intro)

Fred Williams
Melodica, D/G melodeon, lead vocals (Intro), stylophone, kazoo vocals (Gandhi)

Mixed by Dani Smith

Mastered by Philipp Rudin in Switzerland

Written and recorded by Shade of Red in Elliot's bedroom in St Ives, Cornwall

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