Name: Parents (Single)
Duration: P00H03M53S
Description: A song conceived and created by That? vocalist and bassist Eric Novak and Ryan Donlin. Assisted by That? guitarist Ayethaw Tun and general good guy Braden Poole

Parents (Single)

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A song conceived and created by That? vocalist and bassist Eric Novak and Ryan Donlin. Assisted by That? guitarist Ayethaw Tun and general good guy Braden Poole

lyrics

When I was a kid
My mom gave me so many rules
Instead I hid
Cuz they weren’t very cool

She used to be the star cheerleader
And she had a lot of mean friends
They came over when my dad was gone
I always dreamed of the day I’d leave her

Parents are always there
Eating up my air
Parents are never there
To show you that they care

Parents are on the phone
They can’t sit and talk alone
Parents work you to the bone
They take every toy you own

My dad was a drunk
He hit my mom
Called her names like punk
Now you can see where my anger comes from

Some scars never heal
I just need one last meal
I’m too worn out to feel
Any love for these parents of mine

Parents are always there
Eating up my air
Parents are never there
To show you that they care

Parents are on the phone
They can’t sit and talk alone
Parents work you to the bone
They take every toy you own

credits

released March 15, 2015
Eric Novak: vocals, alto saxophone, Lowrey organ
Ryan Donlin: vocals, electric guitar, electric bass
Ayethaw Tun: electric guitar
Braden Poole: choir vocals

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Eric Novak: vocals, reeds, organ, lyrics
Ayethaw Tun: guitars
Jonas Wightman: guitars
Ethor: keyboards
Ryan Donlin: basses, guitars
Madz: violin
Abby Lyons: vocals
Derek McAnally: drums, percussion ... more

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