Ink-Stained Secrets

(da da da da da da)

{soft

pulsing bass,

melodic hummed melody, faint tape hiss}

Losing for all of us,

living in the "don't know"

Making a bargain, watching the photo grow

When the degree is done,

will the funds be enough?

I told her "don't look up," keep the vision tough {faint ticking

clock in background} Don't go into panic,

don't ask what I'm planning The architecture's secret,

it’s beyond all your scanning

You say you’re deciding,

you say it’s all fine But the silence is heavy,

right on the line Remind me of the story,

I’ve been so lonely Don't pretend you don't know me,

you’re the one and only {layered harmony,

ethereal and sad} Carolina coast,

waiting for the house to appear Waiting for the signal that you’re

finally here {warm melodic synth-pad swelling,

rhythmic but slow} You’re so discreet,

why the phone never rings?

Waiting for the reasons,

the truth that it brings

Let’s make it easy,

tell me what I’m missing In the quiet of the room,

in the moment we’re kissing {distorted vocal growl on "don't answer when

I need you"} If you’re still deciding,

then I’m still the ghost Planning the future on

a distant coast I can't talk about the plan...

I can't talk about the man...

{whisper, very close-mic} I'm just holding the photo.

{atmospheric drone, shimmering synth swells,

building to quiet intensity} Da da da da da da...

100% Tiguidou.

The bargain is still pending.

{raw intimate 2am bedroom studio vibe,

da da da fading out} {polaroid picture being shaken}