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Smile While You Can

by Rotten Drapes

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lyrics

I know that you’re searching for a king amongst thieves,
And there’s nothing, I repeat nothing for miles but reprieve
But don't you blow yourself to smithereens

Verse 1/2:
Everything dies but life never stops, and in between are the years that we’ve got, and don’t you pause to give it thought
I knew you’d never leave this town, cause you were too busy having fun, but ain’t that the way it goes in love (but don’t you run off and tell someone)

Chorus:
And you know, we’re so lucky to live at all, so smile while you can, it’s a pale artifact

Verse 3/4:
Down the street at the end of the block, there’s a faded home with an empty lot (rusty dodge),
It was in that place I learned to walk
This earth’s a prison and a giant grave, but there’s pickup trucks with stickers that say
“God bless the good ole USA”.

Chorus:
And you know, we’re so lucky to live at all, so smile while you can, it’s a pale after-thought

I know that you’re searching for a king amongst thieves,
And there’s nothing, I repeat nothing for miles but reprieve
But don't you go tearing at your seams

Verse 5/6:
Every day I pass bums on the street, cloaked gods that are testing me, so give your change to those in need
I’ve been a victim of thinking to deep, all these riddles won’t buy me sleep,
so, I’ll sum it up and make it brief.

Shhhh.. this is the best part
Chorus:
And you know, we’re so lucky to live at all, so smile while you can, it’s a pale artifact
And you know, we’re so lucky to live at all, so smile while you can, and don’t ever look back

credits

released January 30, 2022
Written by M. Vallez
M. Vallez- Guitar, strings, midi, vocals, string arrangement
Steven Bearsley- Drums
Darius Morgan- Guitar
Mixed and mastered by Doug McBride

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