First Release Songtext
von Karate

I knew a love that could scare all the wings off the doves
Outside my window as they′d stretch out their lungs
From rooftop to rooftop it would come with new weather
As the blank dormers stared at each other
Or into thick Autumn air
Was that Allston in late 89, or some other place
Some other time?
Anyway, it doesn't change what I′m trying to say
It's just that something seems to be missing these days
Come's still around but the band doesn′t play
Gone is gone from Diskovery piles
Chinatown seems like 3 more miles
And I can hardly discern between styles or
Kids′ twisted looks, and genuine smiles
When I'm alone, I want to feel like one kid getting stoned
Only to keep things a little more clear
Just to be able to hold on to a simple idea
And when I′m with you
I want to notice everything as we do
To catch every bit bit of blur, squint


Chill, and red, from sand dunes, San Soliel, and sunsets
You know that all was both heaven and Hell for me
Smashed more than one glass gesture of jealousy
Remember, three to two rooms, girlfriends made it more
And you always left my singles on the bedroom floor
Now I've got some friends
They′ve been hanging around since God knows when
They still like to tell me each and every time
I mouth off or get out of line
But these days I know to watch what I say
Although I still do things my own way
I still spin the same sounds for these unsatisfied ears
Because there's always something new to hear
You know that all was both Heaven and Hell for me
Smashed more than one glass gesture of jealousy
Remember, three to two rooms, girlfriends made it more
And you always left my singles on the bedroom floor
I should not have left that shit go for so cheap
I wish I still had that first release
I was just trying to pay my rent
To keep on my feet
I guess there are some things I should keep from back then
And some things I could leave