We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Bryarly

by Bryarly

/
1.
Daedalus 03:11
(Are you recording? I was just thinking...but we're recording now, so I'll tell you later.) Have my back I'm headed down a track And I don't know how long I can stand - I can't stand it Tell me now Was it worth the row? Cuz I don't know how long I can stand - I can't stand it I'm made of pieces individually collected, cornered Made a mockery of me, I told 'em watch me when I'm comin' up I'm reachin' higher than a Daedalian glider Best believe I'm riskin' wax to take a chance To find my moment in the sun, the sun, the sun The sun, the sun, the sun Check me out I'm stavin' off my doubts And I don't know how long I can stand - I can't stand it Turn my way I'm fighting back today And I don't know how long I can stand - I can't stand it I'm showin' up to practice late; I'll grab a bat and guard a plate I'm stayin' after for the draft, so watch me when I'm comin' up I'm aimin' higher than a federation flier Honest innit? Jesus willin', I'll be prayin' like a villain 'til I'm done I'm done, I'm done - NOT My best impression of a sentimental lesson Was a girl who made a date to save the planet But the planet stood her up She took a bullet to the pitter of her patter Dropped her younger self a ladder Said remind me to be kinder when I've won, I've won, I've won I'm done, I've won, I'm done Take your time I know I crossed a line And I don't know how long I can stand - I can't stand it Play it back I've headed down the track And I don't know how long I can stand - I can't stand it now It now, it now No, I can't stand it now No, I can't stand it
2.
Sometimes I think the reason you find me so frustrating Is you can't bind me like one of your plays I move away like summer - I can see it in your eyes You know at this point we're just sugar spooning days Cuz I got places to see You're lovely, but I need to be free I'm younger than I've ever been My static's automatic, I got motors in my skin Don't wait on me, you gotta see There's a part of me you're blockin', so we oughta let it be Go find your love Go find your love Go find your love Go find your love And stop needin' me We're tearin' through each other and we're not even dating Until I'm drunk and you believe that I'm in love At last I told it to you straight, so why all this confusion? My dear, you know as well as I, I'm not the one Cuz I got places to see You're lovely, but I need to be free I'm younger than I've ever been My static's automatic, I got motors in my skin Don't wait on me, you gotta see There's a part of me you're blockin', so we oughta let it be Go find your love Go find your love Go find your love Go find your love And stop needin' me I'm sorry for the way it is I never should've held you on so long Your voice, my verse, there's nothing worse Than hearing words where hope has been and gone And we'll leave it in the pages We'll leave it in the pages We'll leave it in the pages We'll leave it in the pages You follow me in cigarettes and cotton shirts I'll bet you never broke a habit worse than I Someone alert the Surgeon General, I need a crossbones label I'm matching Eris, though I swear I didn't try Cuz I had places to see You're lovely, but I need to be free I'm younger than I've ever been My static's automatic, I got motors in my skin Don't wait on me, you gotta see There's a part of me you're blockin', so we oughta let it be Go find your love Go find your love Go find your love I'm younger than I've ever been My static's automatic, I got motors in my skin Don't wait on me, you gotta see There's a part of me you're blockin', so we oughta let it be Go find your love Go find your love Go find your love And stop needin' me
3.
I'm emptier than anybody ever said that I would be This honeysuckle doubt is clingin' deep into the spine of me And even though I'm movin' fast and stayin 'on track I keep lookin' back, I keep lookin' right back Cuz everything is harder than I ever thought possible And nothin's gettin' easier, and nothin's lookin' probable I'm outa breath and achin', but I still got more to show Is this how it goes? Is this the way it goes? I - I never know what to say I never know what to do I just keep tryin', keep tryin' Keep tryin', keep tryin' Keep tryin' - keep pushin' on through The younger set is lucky and it's killin' me to tell 'em so I'm eaten up with envy, growin' steady to an overflow I'd kill it if I could, but bein' hungry makes it sure That I want it more, I want it so much more Cuz I been workin' steadier than Rosie with her riveter And luck has never loved me, though I try my best to signal her My enemy's internal, and I fight it as I can Got no better plan, this is a do or die plan cuz I - I never know what to say I never know what to do I just keep tryin', keep tryin' Keep tryin', keep tryin' Keep tryin' - keep pushin' on through I - I never know what to say I never know what to do I just keep tryin', keep tryin' Keep tryin', keep tryin' Keep tryin' - keep pushin' on through Keep pushin 'on through Keep pushin' on through Pushin' on through Keep pushin' on through
4.
Did you imagine - ooh That a kiss contains a promise, a caress an I.O.U? Did you imagine - ooh That to stop was a suggestion, and a no means that I want you? We met on a hill by the mouth of a friend I left my caution at home; you had a casual in We made a plan, set the date, I thought that I would be safe You bit your tongue and held your sin 'til you were sure you would win And I a fool, too sweet to see, and several sheets to the wind You pulled me back into a kiss - I didn't think to resist Did you imagine - ooh That a kiss contains a promise, a caress an I.O.U? Did you imagine - ooh That to stop was a suggestion, and a no means that I want you? I should've run before I heard the clicking latch of the door There's not a woman born who's ready for what you had in store Surprised, I froze, but still you rose - I moved too slow to escape When I left I thought my heart would beat a hole through my chest And all alone I'd feel the oxygen abandon my breath And it was days before my lips could find the frightening phrase It started off all right And after all, I had a hunger for a love for a night Bruising in the morning, I knew That bullets couldn't break me like your fingers could do Did you imagine - ooh That a kiss contains a promise, a caress an I.O.U? Did you imagine - ooh That to stop was a suggestion, and a no means Did you imagine - ooh That a kiss contains a promise, a caress an I.O.U? Did you imagine - ooh That to stop was a suggestion, and a no means A no means that I want you?
5.
I heard about it today It looks like you've found a girl Don't know her face, don't know her name I've got no right to comment anyway It's strange you were on my mind To dream about you after all this time If things had been different We'd get it together and add a chapter to our story I meant what I said, but It's a lie if I told you that I don't miss you in the morning In the bright daylight - the sun reflecting prisms in your eyes In the cool moonlight - your chest projecting rhythm in your sighs But it all stayed It all stayed behind In truth, I knew it was done A year before I left you on the bricks Pretending that I could move on Years later, still, I'm writin' you these songs I'm sure you two are happy as hell Forgive me for not feelin' it as well If things had been different We'd get it together and add a chapter to our story I meant what I said, but It's a lie if I told you that I don't miss you in the morning In the bright daylight - the sun reflecting prisms in your eyes In the cool moonlight - your chest projecting rhythm in your sighs But it all stayed It all stayed behind And it's been gone for a while now But I still remember how you looked at me, that lazy little smile I know it's too late, and I take my finger off the dial If things had been different We'd get it together and add a chapter to our story I meant what I said, but It's a lie if I told you that I don't miss you in the morning In the bright daylight - the sun reflecting prisms in your eyes In the cool moonlight - your chest projecting rhythm in your sighs But it all stayed, it all stayed Yeah, it all stayed, it all stayed But it all stayed, it all stayed behind
6.
Every time my soul's been ragged run Your fingers point to all I could've done Could've, should've, would've done it all My heartbeat's set to break against my palms So it's time for me to move on I've been holding back for too long I'm setting down, I'm signing off Slipping my card back from the clock I'm letting go, I'm movin' out Taking this fight to the final bout I haven't got a lot, but if I miss this shot I'll kick myself for clippin' it, go skippin' down the sidewalk It's the chance that I take Makin' a break Late nights tied to schoolbooks in the dark My mind's a string, but still you're pullin' hard The best, the worst, you never could pick one Whichever one I am, I'm set to run Cuz it's time for me to move on I've been waiting on approval far too long I'm kickin' off, I'm steppin' back Setting this train on a dead-end track (You'd say I'm skewed) I'm steppin' out, I'm subbin' in Huffin' up a shot of pure oxygen (This shit's nothing new) I wasn't made to fight, but if it feels this right I'll don a bloody glove and play the kitten in a cat fight It's the chance that I take Makin' a break It's been easier to lie than tell you where I stand Got a good girl streak that's lighting up the life lines in my hands Pass judgement all you need, perhaps your fears are true But I want this life I have, and I can't live it all for you I'm setting down, I'm signing off Slipping my card back from the clock (You'd say I'm skewed) I'm letting go, I'm movin' out Beating this fight to the final bout (This shit's nothing new) I haven't got a lot, but if I miss this shot I'll kick myself for clippin' it, go skippin' down the sidewalk It's the chance that I take These are the chances I take Makin' a break Makin' a break
7.
Sleepless 04:33
With sleep far away, he retreats to his mind Thumbs through ideas buried deep inside No one cares to see He's always taking care behind the scenes Night never fails to unhinge these dreams He pulled back the wraps, and got caught between Has no way to hide It's always up to him to change the tide And he's tired, he's tired, he's tired Still he dreams on, eyeing lights sometimes He won't ask why, he just holds his stride Fear won't keep him still He's gone too long to lose his strength of will But he's tired, he's tired, he's tired And he's tired, he's tired, he's tired And he's tired, he's tired, he's tired And he's tired, he's tired, he's tired And he's tired, he's tired, he's tired
8.
Oxygen 03:12
I can't shake the memory of sharing oxygen And I can't shake the idea of what might have been I remember stars And I remember sparks The only time you seemed to notice me Required liquor bottles for your company Yeah, I set it up, but you began that kiss Even at that second I could tell there was a difference Between the way I feel when I look in your eyes And the look you get when you're starin back in mine Yeah, I know by now you didn't want me long But I can't go halfway, I know I come on strong I can't shake the memory of sharing oxygen And I can't shake the idea of what might have been I remember stars And I remember sparks I can handle a no, but not a touch and go If you were lookin' for space, you coulda told me so Instead of playin' me like Skinner, up your honesty Though we're both at fault, it's simple courtesy Cuz the way I feel when I look in your eyes Is like a dew-drop drunk, and I get a contact high Yeah, I know by now we wouldn't last too long But I can't go halfway, I know I come on strong I thought a couple talks would cool it off But you're still treatin' me like MDC, and babe, I've had enough Cuz I was fast, attached, wanna take it all back But that's an easy out, and you won't give me that Cuz the way I feel when I look in your eyes Didn't vary all that much, but now I've reaIized Yeah, I know by now I shouldn't wait so long I couldn't go halfway, I know I come on strong I can't shake the memory of sharing oxygen And I can't shake the idea of what might have been I remember stars And I remember sparks I can't shake the memory of sharing oxygen And I can't shake the idea of what might have been I remember stars And I remember sparks
9.
I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do You act like this is how it is Draggin' at us like unfiltered cigarettes - it's common sense But things have changed before We've broken ceilings, now we're breakin' down the door We're after more I've had enough of waitin' for a man to say I'm decent Pay attention, put your head up, and stop playin' with your ***** We want a share in power, it could go to better use Than oppression, misconception, segregation and abuse I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do What you can do What you can do What you can do What you can do Well, you can have your day in court But we're the jury, and your trial'll be short See, this is war Yell about it all you like This irritation has been flowin' down the pike And now we strike I'm ready for a world where I can walk alone at night And when I go to watch a show, not every character is white Centuries go by, and still we're lacin' up our gloves Lashin' back inside a fight I swear to God you haven't won I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do What you can do What you can do What you can do What you can do Yes, the going may be slow But the more we move, the less left yet to go [Watsky] Screamin' in the mic but all I hear is feedback Batter batter better hit me in the kneecap Give me payback, tie me to the train track Every soul's another needle in the haystack We want the right of way We want it right away We want a brighter day But then we light a stick of dynamite and drink a jug of cyanide But I'm aware there's gonna be a price to pay I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do What you can do (ah) What you can do (ah) What you can do (ah) What you can do (ah) I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do (Do what you can do rep.) I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do (Do what you can do rep.) What you can do (do what I can do and do) What you can do (do what I can do and do) What you can do (do what I can do and do) What you can do (do what I can do and do) I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do I'm gonna do what I can do and do, do what I can do and do I'm gonna do what I can do and do and do I'm gonna do what I can do and do and do I'm gonna do what I can do and do and do I'm gonna do what I can do and do and do
10.
Dear John 03:28
Scenery change, calling hands to the stage Moving slow, wearing black Checking times, swapping tracks Comfortable now - all that's left is the bow One by one, playing through On the edge of a cue Will you stay here with me? Play one long-standing melody? I won't mind I've got time Hopes reappear when the call becomes clear Hanging on by a thread to a man all in red Grinning a grin, take your time to come in Writing fugues secretly on the bend of your knee Will you stay here with me? Play one long-standing melody? I won't mind I've got time Wheels to the ground, humming tunes without sound Rolling on out of sight, running risks with the lights Telling me true - what is left yet to do? Fingers fly through your mind pulling strings left behind Will you stay here with me? Play one long-standing melody? I won't mind I've got time I won't mind I've got time I won't mind I've got -

about

First studio album from Bryarly.

credits

released October 18, 2014

Executive Producer - Kush Mody
Music & Lyrics - Bryarly Bishop
Guest Vocals & Lyrics - George Watsky
Vocals & Acoustic Guitar - Bryarly Bishop
Upright Bass - Kurt Blankenship
Cello - Ming Lee
Horn - Max Miller-Loran
Backing Vocals - Kush Mody & Omar Yakar
All Other Instruments & Orchestration- Kush Mody
Recording - Omar Yakar at Boulevard Recording in Los Angeles, CA
Mixing - Andrew Oedel
Mastering - Kevin Leach at The Hidden Studio in Los Angeles, CA
Album Art - Tony Kuoch

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Bryarly Los Angeles, California

Artist originally from Atlanta, GA now living in Los Angeles, CA. Influences include Simon & Garfunkel, Regina Spektor, and Why?

contact / help

Contact Bryarly

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like Bryarly, you may also like: