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Design For Living

by Something To Do

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1.
I tried to light a fire, but just sprayed gasoline Revealed the bird (but) somewhere, in there it died And when you asked me how I felt I had no other option so I lied And I am working on forgetting how I feel and that I ever tried I had a great time but great times are killing me Misdirection’s harder to sustain It’s like I’m squatting on a yacht forget me nots are mixing up my brain And no the guy in the five thousand dollar suit’s not gonna own his pain I never know what to do, I’ll never do it for you, I’ll never handle this one big problem I never know what to do I’ll never do it for you I see these things but I never solve ‘em I never know what to do I’ll try again to be true I’ll mess it up once again And then we’ll have to start new And I don’t know if I even want to The jury’s out on science, my heart is getting hard Worst of all, I think, we’re out of ice And if you taste the happy taste the sad you see they really taste the same I’m turning dollars into pennies taking lives and making them a game I never know what to do, I’ll never do it for you, I’ll never handle this one big problem I never know what to do I’ll never do it for you I see these things but I never solve ‘em I never know what to do I’ll try again to be true I’ll mess it up once again And then we’ll have to start new And I don’t know if I even want to It’s an illusion, not a trick I love you so much, that it’s making me sick And now I have a feeling that I can’t shake Thinking that I’ve made a huge mistake I’m having an incredible year, but it’s going by quick I always new, great things, would some day come to me But they did not, no not even eventually I never know what to do, I’ll never do it for you, I’ll never handle this one big problem I never know what to do I’ll never do it for you I see these things but I never solve ‘em I never know what to do I’ll try again to be true I’ll mess it up once again And then we’ll have to start new And I don’t know if I even want to
2.
Whatever happened to you and me the way we used to be was so sublime Whatever happened to all the things we said, different instead, ran out of time Whatever happened to loving how we always got along? Now it’s true and false it’s right and wrong Whoa, tell me that anything can happen Whoa, and say there’s time to start anew Whoa, tell me that anything can happen Let me take back all the things I said to you I did not mean it dear and none of it was true Whatever happened to what I said, when I misled, where did those words come from? Whatever happened to what could be, with you and me, and why was I so dumb? Whatever happened to feeling great, not guilty all the time I’m someone you hate, someone that’s slime Whoa, tell me that anything can happen Whoa, and say there’s time to start anew Whoa, tell me that anything can happen Let me take back all the things I said to you I did not mean it none of it was true Whatever happened to honesty, from me, where did it go? I’m upset too, honestly, I know Whoa, tell me that anything can happen Whoa, and say there’s time to start anew Whoa, tell me that anything can happen Let me take back all the things I said to you I did not mean it none of it was true
3.
You keep on saying and saying, White men these days are oppressed, The only group that’s picked on more than the rest You keep on whining and whining, A bunch of racist words You said the dumbest stuff that I think I’ve ever heard You said the dumbest stuff that I think I’ve ever heard C’mon crawl out of the shadows Step in to the light Show us a nazi re-branded as alt-right Stand up real high on your soapbox Show us how you’re so absurd And say the dumbest stuff that I think I’ve ever heard When richard spencer, got punched in the head For all the dumb, hateful things that he said He ran away, that chickenshit fled He ran away, he didn’t fight back instead I’m not sure violence solves anythin’ But how do you argue with a racist and win? How do you argue with stupid as sin? Already won it, before you begin Why should we listen to this hate that’s absurd, How do we listen to their slurs and their words?
4.
Last night I had a dream about, paul newman He called me up at night and said he’s gonna kill you He said he’s gonna get you with, good groomin He’ll cut your hair he’ll shave your face he’ll cut your throat too It’s hard to get an answer from, paul newman When I ask him why he’s planning on killing you It’s so hard to get an answer from, Paul Newman I mean an answer I believe i mean an answer that’s true Paul Newman hates you Paul Newman hates you so much It’s getting pretty regular with, paul newman I talk with him a lot, yeah, I would say about twice a week But it’s normally just small talk with, paul newman But this was something different this was something unique So I’m calling you to warn you about, Paul Newman He said he’ll probably do it in a week, or so, So you better keep an eye out for, Paul Newman And if you see him on the street don’t wait around to say hello Paul Newman hates you Paul Newman hates you so much I wish he’d talk directly to you, I know you’d work it out between you two Paul Newman hates you Paul Newman hates youso much
5.
Halfway to achieving something Halfway to what might have been Halfway to an absolutely Resolutely not this time again I know we never said forever But this is getting, ridiculous All we talk about is money It’s only you and me it’s not us I know we can never have it I know we can never have I know we can nver have it But c’mon, I’m sure we have to try Thought we found a new direction This is where we’ve already been Running out of not much money It’s not funny, not this time again We keep talking ‘bout complications This conversation’s getting very long I know I can stare at a problem And never notice what is wrong I know we can never have it I know we can never have I know we can nver have it But c’mon, I’m sure we have to try And every single moment feels like nothing’s getting done We’re watching opportunities go by Every single moment that I’ll never be someone Wheel’s just keep on spinning ‘til we die, I know we can never have it I know we can never have I know we can nver have it But c’mon, I’m sure we have to try
6.
It’s been a hell of a working week and Sometimes everybody needs a little release well I’m Three shots in and there’s another one on the bar Goes down so easily When there’s always one more pitcher of beer when a Round of Mallort seems like a good idea when we’re One more broken glass away from getting kicked out of here (now we’re kicked out of here) I know I’ll regret meeting the people I’ll have Met by the end of the night But for now I don’t care about tomorrow…well it’s a Good night to make some bad decisions and a Bad night to stay at home well it’s a Good night to make some bad decisions even Though I know that I should know better I could tell from the very start That everything was gonna happen ‘til it fell apart And we’re already making bad decisions in a sort of haze They’re best left paraphrased And the look in her eyes, a sort of intent stare, told my friends that they should all be fairly laissez faire and they were, I mean, they were fairly wasted anyway what were they gonna say? If I still have my phone in the morning I’ll put together everything that happens tonight But for now, I don’t care about tomorrow Good night to make some bad decisions and a Bad night to stay at home well it’s a Good night to make some bad decisions even Though I know that I should know better I’ll wake up regret pounding in the back of my head I’ll wake up (yeah) tell myself I wish I was dead Saying I’m never gonna drink again, at least not until tomorrow It's been a Good night to make some bad decisions and a Bad night to stay at home well it’s a Good night to make some bad decisions even Though I know that I should know better
7.
There are people who will never say the way they feel They won’t admit the things they want the things they need This could be in my nature, yes it has appeal But I will speak up dear I want us to succeed Relaxation, co-habitation and settling down The things you want, I guess I always knew I’ve never been the kind to be seen hanging around That doesn’t mean I do not want you too Because I want, to be, with you, I do I want, to be with you And I know, you want, the same thing too, I’m certain that you do We’re different, not the same, it’s true so painfully I hear it all the time from all my friends They say that you’re a treasure, while I’m absentee A burden that you probably should end Opposites attract, that’s how the story goes But stories also always say the opposite But please don’t fall for fiction, books and t.v. shows, Please understand for me dear you are it Because I want, to be, with you, I do I want, to be with you And I know, you want, the same thing too, I’m certain that you do I’d rather be in constant motion That’s different than an escapee From here to there and everywhere else, There is no other way that I know how, to be Because I want, to be, with you, I do I want, to be with you And I know, you want, the same thing too, I’m certain that you do
8.
You say you have to move away To find a job some day That lets you do the things that you most want to do So I will ask you passively Would you like some company I don’t want this to end I’d rather stick with you Just tell me when you think that you might know I’ll be ready and prepared to go Basically I’ll go anywhere I mostly do not care I’ll even move to Florida or Katmandu I don’t have any big projects Or any real prospects As long as you do not object I’m gonna stick with you Just tell me once you finally decide I’m your plus one who’s along for the ride Ooooh My life is in your hands Ooooh Tell me you have a plan Ooooh I hope that you can understand, I’m more or less your man I’m sorry that it’s so, I’ve got nowhere else to go Unless you go to somewhere else I’ll go there too I’ll drop this life that I have made This job that’s never paid These friends that are OK but clearly are not you Just tell me when you think that you might know I’ll be ready and prepared to go Ooooh My life is in your hands Ooooh Tell me you have a plan Ooooh I hope that you can understand, I’m more or less your man I hope we end up somewhere good A place we both enjoy But ultimately if you’re there I’ll even move, to Illinois Ooooh My life is in your hands Ooooh Tell me you have a plan Ooooh I hope that you can understand, I’m more or less your man
9.
Collaboration watered down who we both were Stagnation soon settled right in My admiration left me blinded, sunk, and slurred Our segregation was a sin Do what you know, don’t try to grow Stay in your zone, do it alone Do what you know, don’t try to grow for me Do what you know don’t try to grow Stay in your zone, do it alone Do what you know, don’t try to grow baby Accumulation of grievances both big and small Anticipation of a change Insinuations I did not notice at all Nullification was arranged Do what you know, don’t try to grow Stay in your zone, do it alone Do what you know, don’t try to grow for me Do what you know don’t try to grow Stay in your zone, do it alone Do what you know, don’t try to grow baby People say that change can do you good They tell me that I should I know People say that change can do you good They tell me that I should well I know People say that chance can do you good I’m wishing that I could, I know, I know Do what you know, don’t try to grow Stay in your zone, do it alone Do what you know, don’t try to grow for me Do what you know don’t try to grow Stay in your zone, do it alone Do what you know, don’t try to grow baby
10.
Uncertainty 03:05
I wake up in the morning, I feel it in my gut Informs all my decisions Who where when why and what This ever present feeling Has got a hold on me It’s mostly who I am I’m reeling From uncertainty Uncertainty (uncertainty) Uncertainty (uncertainty) I’m certainly not certain Why this doubt is hurting me Certainly (uncertainty) It’s killing me (killing me) It’s oh so disconcerting New found uncertainty It’s clouding all my thinking It’s ruining my fun It’s got me feeling less appealing Are my best days done? I can’t shake this sensation I can barely even see My frustration is building with All this uncertainty Uncertainty (uncertainty) Uncertainty (uncertainty) I’m certainly not certain Why this doubt is hurting me Certainly (uncertainty) It’s killing me (killing me) It’s oh so disconcerting New found uncertainty You don't know, just how far this can go Oh you, don't know, just how far this can go You don't know, just how far this can go, You don't know, oh no, I think you don't Uncertainty (uncertainty) Uncertainty (uncertainty) I’m certainly not certain Why this doubt is hurting me Certainly (uncertainty) It’s killing me (killing me) It’s oh so disconcerting New found uncertainty
11.
There’s, no way, for me to say the things I need to say, to you And anyway, it’s clear you will not hear the things I say, it’s true And every time, (every time) I try to make it right it gets more wrong And every time, (every time) we end up in a fight, can’t get along, love’s such a con, (come on come on) Whoa, that’s it you’ve got to go Let’s face the facts I’ll never be your Romeo, Whoa, we’re ending way too slow Forget me let me be alone go back to Chicago, I’ll, admit, I’m in the wrong it’s right for you to quit, but you don’t, I can’t, commit, yes I’m a hypocrite, dear just say it, but you won’t, And every time, I think that we are over through and done, Then every time, I don’t just walk to you dear, no I run, and I’m undone, Whoa, that’s it you’ve got to go Let’s face the facts I’ll never be your Romeo, Whoa, we’re ending way too slow Forget me let me be alone go back to Chicago, Amanda understand, I’ve schemed, plotted and planned, I need a helping hand, from you, from you, it’s true Whoa, that’s it you’ve got to go Let’s face the facts I’ll never be your Romeo, Whoa, we’re ending way too slow Forget me let me be alone go back to Chicago,
12.
Another joke at my expense The situation’s getting tense I guess you made your point, I don’t want to disappoint, But I’m not sure you’re making any sense You’re biggest when I’m feeling small Your shortest when I’m feeling tall I know this is your way you gotta hurt me every day Don’t know why I put up with this at at all And everybody says that you’re delightful and so witty and so great to me And everybody says you’re insightful and so pretty and just so funny I hear you’re so funny They say you’re so, funny It’s not funny not to me, no you’re not funny, not to me It’s not funny just you wait and see A zinger and a sorta pun And I’m pretty sure that you’re not done I know how dirty you can get, feeling fairly desperate Trying to make yourself feel like someone I know you think that you’re incredible And that your wit makes you so bedible I think your charm is wearing off, you’re making everybody scoff No one will think that you are credible I know you think that it’s hilarious I think that you’re nefarious, don’t disagree I think it’s pretty dang apparent you’re so simple so transparently a big phony You’re such a huge phony Is it funny no not maybe, It’s not funny not to me, no you’re not funny, not to me It’s not funny just you wait and see We’re not gonna talk about what I’ll do We’re not gonna talk about what I’ll do Look into my eyes, you will see what’s gonna happen to you We’re not gonna talk about what I’ll do We’re not gonna talk about what I’ll do Look into my eyes, you will see what’s gonna happen to you It’s not funny not to me, no you’re not funny, not to me It’s not funny just you wait and see
13.
You say you think only of me You tell me we are divine Well that’s just fine I don’t believe you Caroline You tell me all of your secrets You feed me line after line I don’t know why I want to make you verify Well I don’t make a point of much reflection no dissection, When it comes to inspection dear I just don’t care No I don’t dwell in imperfection Resurrection or introspection But I need some proof that you still care Do you still care? Do you still care? You whisper sweetly and softly You feed me line after line Well that’s just fine I don’t believe you Caroline You tell me all of your planning Your confidential design Well that’s just fine I don’t believe you Caroline Well I don’t make a point of much reflection no dissection, When it comes to inspection dear I just don’t care No I don’t dwell in imperfection Resurrection or introspection But I need some proof that you still care Do you still care? Do you still care? Walking around, thinking about me and you Is all I ever seem to do The little things you mention oh so casually They don’t quite, all seem quite true No they don’t, quite, all seem quite true Supposedly we’re forever supposedly you are mine Well that’s just fine I don’t believe you Caroline Well I don’t make a point of much reflection no dissection, When it comes to inspection dear I just don’t care No I don’t dwell in imperfection Resurrection or introspection But I need some proof that you still care Do you still care? Do you still care?
14.
I had a cellular phone A perfect tool helped me never be alone, not alone It kept a list of my friends It helped me track all the news all of the trends, so many trends I had that phone in my hand It didn’t work out as planned Is this reality? It fell so hard to the ground It made a terrible sound I dropped a part of me, broke a part of me I doubt you ever would guess I’m feeling happier honest I confess, more or less I’m feelng focused and great, I’m feeling calmer I wanna celebrate, feeling this great I never realized before How often I was a bore Focused on a screen I never realized before How much of life I ignore Do you know what I mean? Do you know what I mean? Maybe I, don’t need my phone I only know how I feel I only know what’s in front of me is real, it has appeal The past feels sorta surreal The present seems like a pretty awesome deal, what a great reveal Don’t have a phone in my hand This isn’t what I had planned I like it certainly Don’t have a phone in my hand No longer under command Regained a part of me, do you see? Maybe I, don’t need my phone So am I better off because I see everything that’s around Or am I better off because without it my head’s in the ground? Maybe I, don’t need my phone
15.
Same old story yet again Stare at my phone and wonder when you’ll be in touch This time I don’t care much Make a tape, play it from the start Rewind and play, that one certain part That sad charade, I hear us fade in,Then we fall apart So many things I’ll never get to say But I don’t care enough to waste my breath It’s too late anyway Go ahead and go if you’re going Go ahead and leave if you’re leaving Cuz it’s been so long since I stopped believing Go ahead and go and stop the bleeding Go ahead and go if you’re going Thought there was still time before Things got weird this time around How many more? Two months since you came back, through the door It’s like you blew away on the wind, (Like a ghost that’s blowing on the wind) You just took off without a word With I could be certain It’s the last of you I’ve heard So many things I’ll never get to say But I don’t care enough to waste my breath It’s too late anyway Go ahead and go if you’re going Go ahead and leave if you’re leaving Cuz it’s been so long since I stopped believing Go ahead and go and stop the bleeding Go ahead and go if you’re going

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Design For Living is a high-fidelity recording from Milwaukee's long-lasting, great smelling rock & roll & ska band Something To Do.

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released June 15, 2018

Written, arranged and performed by Something To Do
Recorded and mixed by Shane Hochstetler at Howl St. Studio
Mastered by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering

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