From the recording VELVET PAINTINGS
Keri Latimer - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Devin Latimer - Bass Guitar
Joanna Miller - Drums, supporting vocals
Chris Dunn - Electric Guitar
Special guest: Geoff Hilhorst (Deep Dark Woods) - Rhodes and Hammond A-100
Written by Keri Latimer
Produced by John Paul Peters and Keri Latimer
Mixed and Mastered by John Paul Peters at Private Ear Recording in Winnipeg Manitoba in 2023
Produced with the financial participation of Manitoba Film & Music
Lyrics
When I get my shit together
I’ll be a force to reckon with
Possessor of self discipline
Not dreaming the day away
When I walk, a destination
Will be a part of my equation
A to B trajectory
Not wandering place to place
It’s like I’m in a velvet painting
Crying clowns and naked ladies
Children praying they don’t go to hell
Dark and lush and oh my gosh
You could just get lost
Every desire is for sale
Sometimes the leash is so light
I forget that I’m a dog
Just trying to get along
I have heard but can’t believe
A billionaire can fall sleep
Reclining on a golden heap
While others waste away
When i can get out of bed
I’ll filter out the walking dead
Repeat the mantra in my head
“To others, do what pays”
Don’t be so melodramatic
It’s just a semi automatic
Anyone can get one down the street
Glory to the CEOs
Never mind the Holy Ghost
Everybody get down on your knees
Sometimes the leash is so light
I forget that I’m a dog
Just trying to get along
Just trying to get along