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Redemption Song Song

from Deutschlandland by Box Set Authentic

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I got my journals and I shredded half
Took erasers to the ones I kept
Verby phrases, dependent clauses, and impenetrable logic
Was all that was left

Blame the bevvies or you blame the jet
Hey, baby, either’s really keen
Let the lawyers judge the suit, but I would rob to have those boots
If you know what I mean

Now where was I before I rudely interrupted me
I wasn’t half of half the man I was supposed to be
Drown out the sounds, let loose the hounds
Maybe they can tell me where I’ve been

Like wearing boxing gloves and trying to use binoculars
And even that shit isn’t close to just how bad it was
’Til I sang along to Redemption Song
And meant every word

I see a calendar, I see my folks
I haven’t owned a working watch in years
Don’t hear nearly enough jokes, and I’m not being cavalier —
This is what I have left

I held you hostage and you held me up
As in, I would’ve fallen without you
‘Cause you taught me the song made sure I sang along
Until I meant every word

Now where were we before I rudely interrupted us
And what a man’s supposed to be is just ridiculous
Let in the sounds, run with the hounds
Over there, that’s where I’ve been

Take off the boxing gloves and put down the binoculars
I have no need to see the details of how bad it was
I’ll sing along to Redemption Song
And mean every word

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from Deutschlandland, released March 19, 2023

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Box Set Authentic Brooklyn, New York

Box Set Authentic is not actually based in Brooklyn, but Bandcamp requires us to choose a single location. We're a loose- knit group of friends and longtime musical collaborators who really like one another’s songs. Most of us played in and around Chicago in the bands Shovel Choir, Tart, and the Velmas. We've recorded in Chicago, the Bay Area, and New York and played live in LA, NYC and Portland. ... more

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