The Great Ceiling Above

from Make Some Good Memories and Then Forget by Friendly Spectres

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My best friend is the NSA
They're the only ones who listen to every word that I say
Aimless ramblings into the abyss behind
Kitchen cupboards, stovetops, and the great ceiling above
Must be a labor of love

I spend most of my free time alone
It's not 'cause I don't like my friends or 'cause I get too stoned
There just aren't enough hours in a day to process
Or decompress anywhere near properly
Time is no one's property

We work forever and dream of oceans
We cover the world in plastic and dream of closure
We try to connect with anyone who seems to want
The same kind of fun that we do, and we all wish upon
The stars above that this time all the trust won't go to waste
That we didn't bet it all on the wrong horse in the race
That we didn't dig ourselves into a living grave
That we didn't pour it all into the wrong experience

I've been trying to drink a little less
And to save most of the beers for celebrating with friends
So much time is wasted
Wondering if this way that I'm living is all wrong
But tonight I'm not drinking alone
Because I'm watching Community
I'm drinking with my study group
And Abed's on two dates at once

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from Make Some Good Memories and Then Forget, released March 10, 2023
Maggie Denman (Boneset Records) sang backup vocals on this track.

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