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Higher Than This
03:37
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We can be higher than this
‘Cause I felt that way in your kiss
We can be more than we are
And I can be better by far
And I won’t believe
I won’t believe
There’s nothing left for you and me
And I won’t believe
I won’t believe
‘Cause you’re now a part of me
We can be more than ok
If we could just push this away
I know we made some mistakes
I think we can bend but not break
No I won’t believe
I won’t believe
There’s nothing left for you and me
No I won’t believe
I won’t believe
‘Cause you’re now a part of me
We could be so much more
We could be higher than this
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Later On
03:06
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The blues of the shoreline
The air tinged with warm brine
My mind’s record plays
Sooner or later, the needle will sway from the groove it’s engraved
I tend to reside
Stuck in yesterday’s pride and tomorrow’s fading dream
And out to the ocean I pledge my devotion
Still what does it mean
But I’m feeling so fine
Wrapping up these thoughts of mine
And I’m saving the rest for later on
You opened the doorway
I’m thinking a new way about where I’ve been
‘Cause I’ve had enough and with old wounds and new blood
things end, some begin
But I’m feeling so fine
Wrapping up these thoughts of mine
and I’m saving the rest for later on
I’m asking a favor for you just to savor the time we have here
‘Cause everything changes, I’m out of your range and it all disappears
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One With the Sun
03:40
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You ask me for the honest truth
Well it’s all right there in front of you
Always searching for what feels right
Well you’re questioning away your life
Just let go
Just go for a ride down to the coast
Whatever it takes to wake your soul
Become one with the sun
Run through the sand, dive into the sea
Remember what life’s supposed to be
Become one with the sun
The definition of insanity
Expecting better from the same damn things
The romantic curiosity
Can’t see the cycled lunacy
Just let go
Pack all your things and move to a place
Without one familiar face
Become one with the sun
Break some new ground, a less traveled road
Sowing the seeds so roots can grow
Become one with the sun
Impossible to see
You’ve been wiping the fog off the mirrors
in endless circles for way too long
Impossible to breathe
Holding everyone’s weight on your shoulders
It’s time to let it go
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Bruising From the Fall
03:53
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Knew it all from the start
Broke another lover’s heart
And it wasn’t enough
You laid it all in front of me
All I need to do and be
My convictions were trumped
Tell me now what does it prove
To pour the salt into the wounds
For you I hurt someone I love
Isn’t that enough?
I’m so tired of it all
I’m still bruising from the fall
I’m so sick of being blamed
Until I didn’t feel sane
And I know I’m gonna grieve
But right now I need to leave
Despite all that we’ve been through
You know I’m gonna miss you
Time’s been everything but kind
Feel beaten down an minimized
Consoled and disarmed
You know anger can sincere
Let’s you briefly see it crystal-clear
Until I’m swept up and charmed
How could the thing that causes pain
Be exactly what I crave
Why does it hurt if this is love
Isn’t that a drug?
I’m so tired of it all
I’m still bruising from the fall
I’m so sick of being blamed
Until I didn’t feel sane
And I know I’m gonna grieve
But right now I need to leave
Despite all that we’ve been through
You know I’m gonna miss you
And my heart and heart fight it out
All the answers, all the doubts
And they see it all differently
And I‘ve screamed to plead my case
But you’re a million miles away
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Someday
03:44
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I’m just getting number
I can wait till end of summer
Then I can wait no more
‘Cause I’ve been torn and twisted apart
In ways that I had almost forgot I could ever feel
Call it intuition but I’ve got my own suspicions about you and me
But I’m afraid to listen to my heart
I keep on wishing it was you with me
Someday
I’m just getting older now and I can’t help but wonder
How much is just wasted time
Cause everyone around me settled down and started families
Wonder if I’ll start mine
Am I too proud and jaded to put my dreams aside to fade away
For ever more
Cause there’s so much I walked away from
And I know looking back won’t help me anymore
Someday
Love and I are strangers
And my hearts the re-arranger in this tug of war
But somehow all that changes
After every conversation leaves me wanting more
We get by
Though we try
We cannot control our lives
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The In-Between
03:47
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Like when the summertime’s over
The leaves turn from bright green to dark
And all the beaches are empty
Even thought the sun is still hot
Like the end of the daytime
When the night takes some time to adjust
And red stoplights and breaks lights
Are painted bright against a blanket of dusk
And I know the routine
Waiting impatiently in-between
Somewhat here, somewhat there
But never feeling I’m anywhere
Standing strong while life goes on
The in-between
And my heart is in pieces
A few glowing embers in ash
And her love’s an addiction
Always hoping for the high with no crash
And I know the routine
Waiting impatiently in-between
Somewhat here, somewhat there
But never feeling I’m anywhere
Standing strong while life goes on
The in-between
My summertime’s over
My daytime is done
And her love’s an addiction
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Staring in front of me
Focused
Balancing the weight
It’s a long way down
Sweat in my eyes, my heart racing
Legs begin to shake
It’s along way down
Well it’s hard to face when you see what’s wrong
But I’ll make it right and it won’t be long
Cause I justified what I felt inside
I would spare you pain while I suffer mine
Angel holds a candle to guide me
Devil claws my back
It’s a long way down
And I’ve got my own broken horns
and a halo that’s cracked
It’s a long way down
And I’m hanging on, hanging on
and I promise I will be strong
and I’m learning my lesson for you
And it’s hard to face when you see what’s wrong
But I’ll make it right and it won’t be long
Cause I justified all the truths I hide
I would spare you pain while I suffer mine
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Brian McKenzie Providence, Rhode Island
Brian McKenzie is a versatile singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and musician whose music has been described as heartfelt truths, intertwined with emotional musicality and memorable melodies.
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