Often (in the Summertime)

from Everything's Incredible by Port Arthur

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Often, in the summertime, things aren't what they seem
Lovers running 'round and 'round
Clinging to their scene
I don't want to be like them
I don't want to need
Often, in the summertime, things aren't what they seem

Apprehension brings me down
I won't go out tonight
I'd rather stay inside my head
If I go out I'll fight
I'll fight myself to be secure, ignoring you all night
Apprehension brings me down
I won't go out tonight

You're not mine anymore
I've got pesticides on my hands
And a broken heart
And a broken heart

Land of wisdom, land of hope
I'll be there someday
Tired of reigning in my thoughts
I haven't got a say
All these newborn people cry
It's the only way
Land of wisdom, land of hope
I'll be there someday

Often, in the summertime, things aren't what they seem
Lovers running 'round and 'round
Clinging to their scene
I don't want to be like them
I don't want to need
Often, in the summertime, things aren't what they seem
And your life is a dream
And I'm not what I seem

credits

from Everything's Incredible, released May 15, 2015
Written by Luke Shefski
Performed by Port Arthur

Horns arranged by Luke Shefski, Harry Forlenza-Bailey and Glenn Gifford

Luke Shefski - lead/backing vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard
Christine Oglesby - backing vocals
Harry Forlenza-Bailey - trombone
Glenn Gifford - trumpet
Ello Shertzer - tuba
Kevin Paschall - drums

Engineered and produced by Doug Raus at Brighton Sound Studio

Mastered by Jeff Hiatt at Turtle Studios

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Port Arthur Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Baroque pop garage rock forged in the Philly basement show scene. This is the sound of the woods, waves, and wild places.

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