We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Hammer Fist

from Arrow Up by Jen Zimberg

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.
    Purchasable with gift card

      name your price

     

lyrics

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

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Jen Zimberg Hudson, New York

singer/songwriter, modern folk

contact / help

Contact Jen Zimberg

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Jen Zimberg, you may also like: