The Quiet Side

from Understand? by The Means

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Yeah, you're so innocent; please go on
Yeah your soul don't exist; oh my god
Keep your self-made promises (You made them)
Any return is worth the risk (Or is it?)
Don't think I'm lying baby
I wouldn't try it

Look on the bright side; don't be so low
It all goes back to...

A long time ago, back where we called home
Together we settled down on the quiet side of town

My car is old, dilapidated
It don't run, it don't run
Some days it purrs
Today it didn't; spoiled all my fun

All right, ok, you're right, I'm lame
We'll have the best day in all the worst ways
All the wonder, all the shame
You know it ain't the same as...

A long time ago, back where we called home
Together we settled down on the quiet side of town

I know that's just how the story goes
Can we ever truly know anything for sure?
Will we even get along or just get wasted?
Take the trip or take the chance on 696, east or west
All of our best laid plans led us down this path

My car is old, dilapidated
It don't run, it don't run
Some days it purrs
Today it didn't; spoiled all my fun

A long time ago, back where we called home
Together we settled down on the quiet side of town

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from Understand?, released August 23, 2014

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The Means Detroit, Michigan

The Means are a power trio based out of Detroit, MI on a mission to create a Motown-inspired style of rock and roll that stands on its own without the need for qualifiers such as "pop", "alternative", "punk" or "indie".

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