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The Times

by Midnight Snack

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1.
This Body 05:59
I’m trapped in this body and I can’t get out I want to break this shell but I don’t know how Could someone please show me out of this house I’ve had a good time just fooling around But now I’m trapped in this body and I can’t get out. I don’t even know myself, so how could I know someone else? I don’t even know myself, so how could I know someone else? I don’t even know myself, so how could I know someone else? I don’t even know myself, so how could I know someone else? I don’t even know myself, so how could I know someone else? I’m trapped underground in this sealed gold mine I want to break through the rock, want to see the sun shine. I guess I thought I might know you I thought I might know you I guess I thought I might know you by now. I don’t even know myself, so how could I know someone else? I don’t even know myself, so how could I know someone else? I don’t even know myself, so how could I know someone else? I don’t even know myself, so how could I know someone else? I’m trapped in this body and I can’t get out. I’m trapped in this body and I can’t get out. I’m trapped in this body and I can’t get out. I’m trapped in this body and I can’t get out. I’m trapped in this body and I can’t get out. I’m trapped in this body and I can’t get out. I’m trapped in this body and I can’t get out. I’m trapped in this body and I can’t get out.
2.
I never catch you at the right time I missed the boat again – could I have one more try? I’m always early, you’re always falling behind Timing is everything, but its not on our side. Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah baby! Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah baby! Maybe in another life Maybe in another life Maybe we can time it right in another life. Do you love me or do you hate me? Do you wish you could erase me? I guess I’m not the only one… but I want you to be mine. Timing is everything, but its not on our side. Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah baby! Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah baby! Maybe in another life Maybe in another life Maybe we can time it right in another life. Timing is everything but its not on our side. Timing is everything but its not on our side. Timing is everything but its not on our side. Timing is everything but its not on our side.
3.
You only drive for the destination You only climb for the view at the top You only make love for the climax And you only perform for the applause. You are going to miss the whole show Nowhere to be, nowhere to go. You are going to miss the whole show Nowhere to be, nowhere to go. You only play when you need a break You only smile when they hand you a prize You measure success by the outcome You measure happiness with a number. You are going to miss the whole show Nowhere to be, nowhere to go. You are going to miss the whole show Nowhere to be, nowhere to go. Everybody’s off to somewhere, but I’m not going anywhere. Everybody needs to have something, but I don’t want to need anything. Everybody’s off to somewhere, but I’m not going anywhere. Everybody needs to have something, but I don’t want to need anything. You are going to miss the whole show Nowhere to be, nowhere to go. You are going to miss the whole show Nowhere to be, nowhere to go.
4.
Don’t you hold on Unless it means life to you ‘Cause you know it means death to them When they pass you by you’ll never see them again. Every fire burns out You can’t keep your wood if you want heat You can’t keep your food if you want to eat When they pass you by you’ll never see them again. We all fall from the top of a mountain Tryin’a hang on to all our closest friends (but they’re falling too) And we can’t see the ground but we all know its coming So who gonna hold you then? As you skydive Forget about your parachute Just pull your lover close to you ‘Cause when they pass you by you’ll never see them again. As you sink down The rocks on your feet are permanent The air in your tank is limited Let life pass you by, you’ll never see it again. We all fall from the top of a mountain Tryin’a hang on to all our closest friends (but they’re falling too) And we can’t see the ground but we all know its coming So who gonna hold you? Impermanent beings – we are and we always will be, And we always. Impermanent beings – we are and we always will be, And we always. Impermanent beings – we are and we always will be, And we always. Impermanent beings – we are and we always will be, And we always. And we always will be And we always. We all fall from the top of a mountain Tryin’a hang on to all our closest friends (but they’re falling too) And we can’t see the ground but we all know its coming So who gonna hold you then? We are We are We are We are – and we always will be And we always will be And we always will be And we always will be.
5.
The News 03:46
I’m just waiting for the news to sink in And I keep hoping that my grip will tighten But I’m still trying to make this right. I can see the wound but I can’t feel the pain I keep making moves but I can’t feel the change Its all the same. I’m just waiting for the paint to dry Looking for a new way to get you high Feels like we’re taking the same old ride every time. Every time, every time. I’m just waiting for the sun to rise Waiting for the water to hit high tide So we can wash away this lie I can see the wound but I can’t feel the pain I keep making moves but I can’t feel the change Its all the same. I’ve been fooling myself for a long time, long time, long time. I’ve been working myself for a long time, long time, long time. I’ve been fooling myself for a long time, long time, long time. I’ve been working myself for a long time, long time, long time. I’m just waiting for the news to sink in And I keep hoping that my grip will tighten But I’m still trying to make this right. I can see the wound but I can’t feel the pain I keep making moves but I can’t feel the change Its all the same. Its all the same. Its all the same. Its all the same.
6.
I think I’m turning into a rock I’ve been sitting in this spot for so long. I’m losing feeling in my feet And all I feel in my fingers is pins and needles. I know I must have a heart But I keep forgetting that its actually beating. I can’t remember the start of this And I can’t imagine this actually leaving. Woah – I’m looking for love, Looking for love. Woah – I keep swinging but I keep missing. I think I’m turning into a hole ‘Cause this hole in my heart has started eating my body. I fill it up every night But I keep telling myself I don’t need to. I’m just trying to make ends meet But I can’t even seem to find the beginning. Well, its been so long now That I guess they must have just changed the meaning. Woah – She’s giving me love Giving me love. Woah – She’s writing me a message but I can’t read it. I think I’m turning into a ghost It doesn’t seem like anyone can see me. I’m jumping up and down Waiving my arms all around But no necks are arching. I’ve been in this spot for so long. I’ve been in this spot for so long. I’ve been in this spot for so long – I’m blending in with my surroundings! Woah – We’re calling this love Calling this love. Woah – We use the right words but the wrong definitions.
7.
The Times 04:59
I’m sitting, watching the hour hand And its spinning me very slowly Its ticking me away And tricking me into thinking That its all gonna be okay All gonna be okay That its all gonna be okay All gonna be okay. I’m sitting, watching my house burn down And its teaching me a lesson That its never, ever gonna last Its singing me a song Singing its all going by so fast All going by so fast Singing its all going by so fast All going by so fast. Everything is changing all the time And everything is dying while it grows Everyone is laughing at themselves Because they can’t keep up with the times The times – you’re moving to slow. You can’t keep up with the times The times – you’re moving to slow. I’m sitting, watching that boy I knew And he still has the same eyes And he still has the same mouth But he’s not the one I loved So where can I find him now? Where can I find him now? Tell me, where can I find myself? Where can I find myself? Everything is changing all the time And everything is dying while it grows Everyone is laughing at themselves Because they can’t keep up with the times The times – you’re moving to slow. You can’t keep up with the times The times – you’re moving to slow. You can’t keep up with the times The times – you’re moving to slow. You can’t keep up with the times The times – you’re moving to slow.
8.
Fine Line 04:25
I keep hoping that you’re gonna change But ever time I look, you look the same. I can’t seem to keep my eyes away Something about you has got me locked in place. But this is never gonna be pretty. This is never gonna be pretty. This is never gonna be pretty. No, this is never gonna be. From a safe distance you don’t look mean But I know you’re the wildest thing I’ve ever seen. You’re an animal just like me And we all got wants and we all got needs. But I could never take you home. I could never take you home. I could never take you home. I could never take you. It’s a fine line between wrong and right Sometimes its not a line at all But a shape that you can’t define Sometimes its not a line at all. I wish that I could keep my mind inside my head But its pouring out of my mouth – look at what I said! Honey, you’ve got the rights to me, but I don’t have the rights to you Could you set me free? Could you set me free? Could you set me free? Could you set me free? It’s a fine line between wrong and right Sometimes its not a line at all But a shape that you can’t define Sometimes its not a line at all.
9.
In the dry season nothing grows, nothing grows. So I pray to god, but I don’t know where to look. I get scared sometimes, not knowing when it will rain again. I’m losing my mind, not knowing if you’ll come again. I’m floating on my back, staring at the sun, listening to the wind. I’m drifting out to sea, waiting for a wave to take me in. I get scared sometimes, what if this is it? My last ride. I’m losing my mind, not knowing when this is gonna end. In the dry season nothing grows, nothing grows. In the dry season nothing grows, nothing grows. In the dry season nothing grows, nothing grows. In the dry season nothing grows, nothing grows. And then it rains.

credits

released September 9, 2014

all songs written by John Johnson

© 2014 Midnight Snack

recorded at Studio 101a, in Nashua, NH
engineered by Peter Brownlee
mixed by Brian Phillips
produced by Mike Johnson

thanks to Kathy and John Johnson, and Marilynn Duker, for supporting us on our quest.

thanks to Tom Holmes at Studio 101a for facilitating and guiding the production of this recording.

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