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Houses on a Hill

by Bearkat

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Mingstein these songs will drill their way into your brain and set up camp. so damn catchy!
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Astrogirl This album somehow gets better with every listen. If you ever have the opportunity to see her live, DO IT!
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1.
Well I was dreaming the other night Bout terrible horrible things And every crooked little turn I took Another bees about to sting And seems like everybody's sleeping sound except for me. And I fell into a barren land where money don't grow on trees And all those pretty little pretty young things were working hard on their knees And it seems like everybody's got a plan except for me. Here we go Skin and Bones On a rope. Here we go Skin and Bones On a rope. And I heard nothing yesterday its the same as I heard before And it seems like every hour there's another devil at my door. And it seems like there is nothing left around worth fighting for. Here we go Skin and Bones On a rope. Here we go Skin and Bones On a rope. And Momma said "Don't worry about the world when its been kicking you around" "'Cuz Death's an equalizer one day we'll all be laying in the ground" And Momma said "Don't worry about the world when its been kicking you around" "Cuz death's an equalizer one day we'll all be laying in the ground" Here go Skin and Bones On a rope. Here we go Skin and Bones On a rope.
2.
Cool Kids 03:48
Where did all the cool? Say, Where did all the cool kids go? I think they rode their bicycles away. I used to dream I used to dream that I would be a cool kid But Thomas Edison never had any conductor. And they still tell you to And they still tell you to Believe the combinations got you fuzzy And they still tell you to Believe in everything you are and everything you do Well Oh Oh Oh. Up at dawn Sipping on your eight track Sing for your medicine Sing for your rock n roll The curious one The curious had a little heart attack When he sang for his medicine Sand for his rock n roll And they still tell you to And they still tell you to Believe the carbonation's got you fuzzy And they still tell you to Believe in everything you are and everything you do Well Oh Oh Oh. Oh, when you go I will be going to Say it was All for you, All for you, All for you Oh.
3.
Radio, Radio 03:42
Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah, oh oh oh Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh oh She knows how to rock n' roll How to save your soul From another dying breed She (ee ee) knows how to twist and shout How to knock you down In accordance to the thief And she goes where you wanted No one ever to go She goes where you wanted No one ever to go Oh, Oh, On The Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh oh She'll go. She (ee ee) knows how to break your heart (ooo!) She gave the money to the dealer But the dealer threw the cards away And she (ee ee) knows how to do her part she threw Mary in the manger Just to give the little kid a break. And she goes where you wanted No one ever to go She goes where you wanted No one ever to go On the Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah, oh oh oh Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh oh Put the money in the money in the money in the bank Put the money in the money in the money in the bank On the Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah, oh oh oh Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh oh On the Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah, oh oh oh Radio, Radio Radio, Radio Woah oh oh oh oh She'll go.
4.
Nashvegas. 03:33
I don't really mind the singing all the time It's alright It's alright And I don't really mind the singing all the time It's so nice So nice. And you don't really care for money anymore What's it for? Must be nice. But you don't really play with fire anymore You're so unsure So contrived Darling you will see me Inside a paper cup Darling you will hear me With my poor antlers on And so will everyone Oh, Oh, A oh, oo Woah Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh And you don't really care for birdies or the bees You're so sweet and so polite But still I hear you come and sleep right next to me Is this what apathy Feels like?! Darling you will see me Inside a paper cup Darling you will hear me With my poor antlers on And so will everyone (ROCK OUT 70s style) Ooo, Ooo, Ooo, Ooo Ooo, Ooo, Ooo, Ooo
5.
Marie 05:13
Oh Marie My sweet I dropped your body In the belly of the sea 'Cause you never loved me You never loved me You never loved me My sweet. Oh my Marie A beauty you would be If your body were not rotting At the bottom of the sea Could be my bride Our lives would be entwined If your hands weren't tightly tied With a fish up by your side And you you you you could have loved But you you you weren't thinking of me And oh my god I hate to say your name But Marie you know that you're the one to blame Your Daddy was a tailor He could have made the suit But now he's drinking bourbon And he's crying over you Your Momma was a baker She could have made the cake But now she sits their praying That the drugs she took will take And you you you you could have loved But you you you weren't thinking of me And oh my god I hate to say your name But Marie you know that you're the one to Blame for it You jealous kid All soot and spit in your mouth You're to blame for it You jealous kid You know just what you did Oh my Marie A beauty you would be If your body were not rotting At the bottom of the sea Could be my bride Our lives would be entwined If your hands weren't tightly tied With a fish up by your side And you you you you could have loved But you you you weren't thinking of me And oh my god I hate to say your name But Marie you know that you're the one to Blame.
6.
By the Sea 02:32
The sea I'm betting on the sea A different life for me The sea will keep me warm 'Cause the road That story's all been told A friend to have and hold But that concrete's getting cold And maybe I'll meet a man Who'll proudly take my hand By the sea And what a pair we'll be A wishy washy dream A love sick reverie A bride With bridegroom Side by side With constellation eyes And maybe we'll build a home Inside those shell shaped catacombs By the Sea Oh and one day Our love will surely fade My mind will wash away So I hope and pray I hope and pray Oh I hope and pray To drown inside those scarlet waves By the sea
7.
Rabbit Hole 02:46
Take me down the rabbit hole Tell me secrets no one knows With a red lip And a rough tongue I am surely going to win one One Take me where the rooster crows Tell me stories no one knows Bout the robber With the cold blood Who is surely going to win one Happiness at last No one really wears that hat Take me down the rabbit hole Tell me secrets no one knows Take me down the rabbit hole Tell me secrets no one knows Take me down the rabbit hole Take me down the rabbit hole Take me down the rabbit hole
8.
Radio Wire 03:14
Got a city Watch it burn Got a tight rope Watch me taciturn I steal what I don't earn I am a radio wire. I am a radio wire. Got a maker So I'm told But I can't shake this Fear of a growing so old God rest my weary soul I am a radio wire. I am a radio wire Show me something new Birds are falling on me And they fall on you. And we all sing Salve Regina Ooh, Ooh, Ooh. Now I'm a thick strap on my shoulder That's the woes of wandering soldier and road He rode a black horse home He is a radio wire He is a radio wire Show me something new Birds are falling on me And they fall on you. And we all sing Salve Regina Ooh, Ooh, Ooh And the rain it falls like red coats and roman army And who am I to find myself so charming? And no one ever said The radio would harm me But we give ourselves a lie Oh we give ourselve a lie Show me something new Birds are falling on me And they fall on you. And we all sing Salve Regina Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
9.
They say You should never want for love And they say you should have all you want But what if what you want Isn't what you have What do you do With that I have a skeleton key Oh lock me up if you please And if you do as I please I might take you home with me I have these old dirty bones They tell me leave you alone And if you don't telephone There will be nobody home And you can stay a little Stay a little in my dirty bones I've made this house a home Oh just stay a little in my empty arms I've got these wicked charms Not to cause alarm Don't trust these ribbons or cards They're gonna rip you apart And if you think you're so smart You're standing out in the dark Instead of inside these bones And if you don't telephone There will be nobody home And you can stay a little Stay a little in my dirty bones I've made this house a home Oh just stay a little in my empty arms I've got these wicked charms Not to cause alarm I let you in Then kicked you out Certain a lie Certain of doubt You let me in Then kicked me out Certain of love Certain of doubt Bring back My Skeleton Key Oh And you can stay a little stay a little In my dirty bones I've made this house a home Kicking and a screaming Oh just Stay a little stay a little In my empty arms I've got these wicked charms Not to cause alarm.
10.
The fox said I'm on my best behavior So don't be shy or be a stranger The woods they give my best intentions I hold so many honorable mentions in love Love. Love. Love. The widow cried "I hate pretending" I've ever seen a happy ending I will soon sew your fur and collar To sell my hand another dollar in love. Love. Love. Love. So lay my body down I'm stronger when I'm drinking But I don't know what I'm thinking till it sounds like wood and foul So lay my empty body in the ground Your skin it tastes like milk and honey Your fur is soft like old blood money in the bank I will drink from your bones my whiskey If you promise not to miss me. So lay my body I'm stronger when I'm drinking But I don't know what I'm thinking till it sounds Like wood and foul So lay my empty body in the ground Oh Oh Oh Here it goes Skin and Bones Oh Oh Oh Here it goes Skin and Bones Oh Oh Oh Here it goes Skin and Bones It is always bout a sorry soul So Lay my body down I'm stronger when I'm drinking But I don't know what I'm thinking till it sounds Like wood and foul Everybody's got a grave And everybody's turning to the ground.
11.
Oh, I. 02:37
Oh, I sing all night I wonder wonder wonder why I pass you by? Am I too blind to see The truth that is ahead of me? Oh, I could punch the clock But I know I know I know I'd be giving up Am I too blind to see The sparrow is a paper dove? All along the town They tell me "walk away" (walk away walk away walk away) But something in me rings and says that I should stay (Walk a walk away) I sing all night I wonder wonder wonder why I pass you by? Am I too blind to see? (Whistle Trumpet Solo) All along the town They tell me "walk away" (walk away walk away walk away) But something in me rings and says that I should stay (Walk a walk away) (Whistle Outro)
12.
Houses on a Hill are standing still They never mind the money Or who pays the bills And the sycamore tree never wanted me It doesn't care for someone's Empty prophecy And the radio won't sing songs for Eleanor Anymore Two and two is fine When you're wasting time I never had the money and you never had mine And two and two is three When you're doomed to be. You never had the worry Cause you never had me. And the radio won't sing songs for Eleanor Anymore. And every lonely anchor needs an open road And every lovely object is a prize Oh ever lonely anchor needs an open road To fall behind. And the radio won't sing songs for Eleanor Anymore.

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released September 4, 2012

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Bearkat is songwriter and multi instrumentalist, Katy Pearson.

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