coffee black no sugar
thought i remember you taking cream
in this diner i’m the amateur
amateur boxer stepping into the ring
i dodge the punch you ask ‘bout my mother
say you hope she’s doing well
i swing to miss ask gently ‘bout your brother
if you see some traces of his former self
lift this hammer fist
taking turns to dodge and twist
meet my eyes and split my lip
noble art of the backfist
still i’m taking hits
waitress comes and the round is over
asks us would you ladies like a slice of pie?
can’t she see i’m in my corner
with the menu and an icepack on my eye
lift this hammer fist
taking turns to dodge and twist
meet my eyes and split my lip
noble art of the backfist
still i’m taking hits
hours pass of stunted conversation
it’s leaving me sore and yet no bruises bloom
then i go forgetting hesitation
saying maybe we could do it again soon
lift this hammer fist
taking turns to dodge and twist
meet my eyes and split my lip
noble art of the backfist
still i’m taking hits
credits
from Arrow Up,
released January 6, 2016
vocals, guitar, piano, percussion: Jen Zimberg
elec guitar, sub-bass, percussion: Erin McKeown
The instrumentation and songwriting in this album is really top-tier. Aofie is one of my favorite folk/alt-country artists and she performs wonderfully, bringing her unique tone of voice to this project. This album was my first step into Aofie's artistry, and is firmly one of my favorite albums. rileyridgway
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