Death By Stereo

Umphrey's McGee Death By Stereo Lyrics
1.Hajimemashite

Lyricist:Brendan Bayliss, Ryan Fabec Stasik

I didn't know things were supposed to be this way
I wasn't told of this before
But had I known about this fall for some time
Maybe I could've been or could've known
I once was dropped among this crowd

I didn't know things were supposed to be this way
I wasn't told of this before, it's all right
Was all I heard, it will blow away, away
When it's faded from my mind
Gone, without this time, it's fading fast


2.Miami Virtue

When I was young, still a kid
I was unprepared, never thought before I did
And now as I look back I can't believe it
I told lies, needed proof, I was further from the truth

So I locked myself in the corner of my room
Yeah I thought maybe my view could be better
I never knew what I did, it would all come back
I'd be forced to sift through all the misdirection
I believed in

I relied on my youth, I could make up an excuse
And collected scars, yeah
I thought that I could choose
And my way would be destined to deliver

You never have as long as you want
So don't get caught up in the
We never could take back time that we're wasting

I only hope that you've been listening
But I doubt you could repeat a thing
Yeah I've been in that seat before
It's always easy to ignore

When no one wants or needs advice
From someone they don't think is right
And just 'cause I've been wrong before
It doesn't mean I don't want more for

You live in the long-term world
And it's hard to endure
(But ya)
Do 'cause you've already seen and
You know the routine now

(We)
Maybe could meet in the middle
It's not too difficult
(To)
'Cause we're both just stuck with spinning wheels

The odds aren't any easier on either side
And just because you say it doesn't make it right
Don't think I ever could repay you but it's still my life
I hope I never have to say or go forever a day without you

(You)
Live in the long-term world
And it's hard to endure
(But ya)
(Do)
'Cause you've already seen and
You know the routine now

(We)
Maybe could meet in the middle
It's not too difficult
(To)
'Cause we can't take back this wasted time but

(You)
Never have as long as you want so don't get caught up
(But ya)
(Do)
Yeah, you've already seen and it's not any easier but

(We)
Maybe could meet in the middle
It's not too difficult
(To)
'Cause we can't take back this wasted time


3.Domino Theory

Well, basically it's not what it seems
It's too late to argue with me
You think you figured out this machine
Well, you're way off, you're way off

If I rolled up my sleeves
You should stand back, just stand back
You'll take it if it's coming from me
You take everything from everybody

You're falling down like a stack of dominoes
Your secrete was safe but now everybody knows
Your demeanor was cleaner
But now clean just ain't enough
This unexpected, misdirected you
You don't even know that you're stuck

So I can be just one of two things
What's good for you might not be for me
As superficial as it might seem
I got my mind made up, it's made up

Time won't work, you tried
Hes' out of town and he ain't coming back
Your provisions made you go blind
What then are you looking at?

It could be charity or not I don't know
Let me off of this suggestion before you implode
Based on the pretexts
Of your reflexes about my complaint
You need to more than reconsider
So the bigger picture never goes blank

I don't care or not if you agree
It's way to late to argue with me
Details that you're trying to see
You're all talk, you're all talk

I appreciate you trying
But you're way off, you're way off
I feel like I've been shopping antiques
It's the same shit, it still stinks

You're falling down like a stack of dominoes
You're secrete was safe but now everyone knows
Your demeanor was cleaner
But now clean just ain't enough
This unexpected, misdirected you
You don't even know that you're stuck

On a sidewalk
That runs into a corner
Better turn around quick
Don't say I didn't warn you

Soon or late it was bound to happen
Faster than you'd think
You need to more than reconsider
So the bigger picture never goes blank


4.Search 4

There's nothing more we need
Just a little sympathy
The timing couldn't be more perfect

Wait all the time
Just to find you were blind
The future seemed so uncertain

You're life is on the wall
The books will tell ya'
Your friends will tell ya' all

There's nothing more we lack
Just a little self respect
The timing couldn't be more perfect

Sometimes we need a change
Before we go insane
Because life can be overwhelming

To really feel the cost
Right down to your core
I'd hit the floor for you now

What you need right now is some time
Could it be that it would seem so hard to find

There's nothing more we need
Just a little sympathy
The time couldn't be more perfect


5.Booth Love

Ain't got no looking out for you
There isn't anyone at all
Simply put it all away
Forgot to let it out to crawl now

Whatever happened to the stranger days
All to lay it out so fine now
Motorizing all your parts
Sending you in front of mine

That should be the last thing on your mind
That should be the last thing on your mind

Ain't got no looking out for you
There isn't anyone at all
Pull your face in front of mine
Spit upon that rusty dime

Whatever happened to those stranger days
All to lay it out so fine now
If you don't give booth some love
You know, you're just wasting all your time

That should be the last thing on your mind
That should be the last thing on your mind
That should be the last thing on your mind


6.The Floor

I won't waste mine
'Cause they can't make me alright
I'm hallow, like a bent line
Keep me posted outside

My old frame of mind
Can't get me there on time
If waiting is a crime
Surely we'll be fine

What the hell you with me for?
Lead you on and spill this us the floor
It's up to you tonight
Everyone and everything is more

What the hell you with me for?
Lead you on and spill this us the floor
It's up to you tonight
Everyone and everything is more

I'm hallow, like a bent line
Keep me posted outside
If waiting is a crime
Surely we'll be fine


7.Wellwishers

If you had to make it matter
But you just can't find the words
When you're waiting for an answer
That you've already heard

Then you're drowning in the moment
'Cause you never learned to swim
As the distance grows between the shores
You know how this could end

Are you thankful for your well wishers
Who put you on your way
Or bitter 'cause your currency
Is lost in the exchange

So forget about your handfuls
When it's worthless you're sublime
As the sun begins to grow red
You're running low on time

I have to wonder, are you stuck
Under clouds of possibilities?
Or can't you turn against those urges?
They'll desert you, guaranteed

If nothing's certain
Then that's worse than this confusion
As it intrudes on you and me

If you fit into your pattern
It should come as no surprise
As it's the safest the stars that shatter
You learn to be polite

So be hopeful as a candle
Is worried for its flame
The more that you could handle here
The less you feel the same

I have to wonder, are you stuck
Under clouds of possibilities
Or can't you turn against those urges?
They'll desert you, guaranteed

If nothings certain
Than that's worse than this confusion
As it intrudes on you and me


8.Dim Sun


9.Deeper

If you could, I bet you'd wait
Never see the light of day
Set it out, control your thoughts

Bet it all and be let out
Set the course for you life
All is fair on two fronts

Now it's time, time to wait
Sliding deeper into hell
Come along drift your parts

If you could, I bet you'd wait
Never see the light of day
Set it out, control your thoughts

Bet it all and be let out
Set the course for you life
All is fair on two fronts

Now it's time


10.Conduit

Generous come the gift
From the source as it, it
When allowed make us proud
Run the course as it shifts

Recovered through although you always knew
It was there but you withdrew
Identified and pushed aside
The only message they provide

Whereabouts run north and south
They're only known from the word of mouth
Escape the wheels as they conceal the way
This pact is sealed

As before once was town
Locked away in a drawer
Glance around tie it down
Tightly wound to the core

No consolation can be held
But all the same it's just as well
If you've heard the you deserve
Given words you can never sell

We wait our days still so amazed at
How these parts are finally played
The system doubt our open routes
We follow faithfully devout

So the source runs its course
Through our minds we implore
Tightly wound souls are bound
As it was once before


11.We Believe


12.Go To Hell


13.Keefer