Somewhere Between Then And Now
the story of "Somewhere Between Then & Now: "there's not much one can do once they find themselves lying face down in the dirt... left to wither and die, alone and in discomfort & disgrace. except, of course to force yourself to rise, dust yourself off and look in the mirror & try to convince yourself that you're stronger than they think you are. and put aside the imagery which makes you ache and find the will to not to be broken. this is the perfect time for surprise. this is the perfect time for change. this is the time to follow the path you've chosen, no matter how dark it may look. and when you finally look back at the end of that road to find another broken soul as you had been so long ago, reassure them that things can only get better. and that there's only so long that they can be stuck somewhere between then and now..."
The Making of "Somwhere Between Then And Now"


robg. - vocals, guitars, bass
stevie d. - drums, vocals
all songs written by pretty polly (except tracks 1, 3-6
co-written with Matt Campbell) all lyrics by robg.
except track 9 by robg./stevie d.
recorded & mixed by stevie d. 4-5/01


This Is How Much You Care

Hate
you make me feel so out of place
you turn my pride into disgrace
i'll put you right back in your place
fate
it falls right back from hate
and take's in comfort's place
the anguish in disgrace
it leads me back to

hate
you make me feel so out of place
you turn my pride into disgrace
i'll put you right back in your place
faith
is lacking on this face
and feeds into your hate
to prove how much you hate
it leads you back to hate...

why can't you
just show me
how much you care...
about hate
you make me feel so out of place
you turn my pride into disgrace
i'll put you right back in your place
i'll show you someone you should hate.


Embracing Turns In Teal

Here now
Is where we'll start again.
you can fear it.
disguise it.
and feel it pull you back
way beyond belief.
I'm trembling
straight to my knees
awaiting your embrace.
we were always here ignored.
we were both once here before.

Falling
into the places we've stood still.
you struggle,
and tremble,
and feel me ache
awaiting your misery.
i taste you
and you smell of victory
while i smell of defeat.
we were always here ignored.
we were both once here before.

was it you before?
A falling fate's appeal
a simple fucked up plan
a disguise colored teal
a local music scam
we're stained with footprints here
from when you cut above
you took our place in line
and rendered us unloved...
why don't you wait your fucking turn?
wait your turn.
until you deserve.


For You

Whatever it is that you're hoping to be
well, i'm here and i'm hoping too.
i'd give up anything to know what you're thinking.
cause right now i'm thinking only of you.
So, are you thinking of me?
We're giving up to all we see
When it took you to inspire me
When all i've ever wanted was you
All i need is you.

Whatever it is that you're asking of me
well, i'm here and i'd give it to you.
show me something more than what i would think of
prove now our love is up to you
are you thinking of me?
We're giving up to all we see
When it took you to inspire me
When all i've ever wanted was you
All i need is you.

Whatever it is that you're hoping to be
well, i'm here and i am hoping for you.
I'd give up anything to know what you're thinking
'cause right now, this is all for you.
So, are you thinking of me?
We're giving up to all we see
When it took you to inspire me
When all i've ever wanted was you
When all i need is you.


Between Us

Over and over
i feel the same old dirty sting.
all from the pain that
you were always meant to bring.
i can't say now
what it is you'd say to me
all your words, they
always seem to break thru me... ohhh...
Falsed devotions
faked emotions
what a notion.
you're so in love
falsed devotions
faked emotions
what a notion?
you're not in love

How i felt you
being ever so insincere.
I can't help it
if i think of you, my dear.
give in right now
to what you've been trying to prove.
'cause sooner or later
you know we're both bound to lose...

Falsed devotions
faked emotions
what a notion
you're so in love
falsed devotions
faked emotions
what a notion
you're not in love
Is anything still true?
I meant this all for you.
What between us is true?
all i've wanted
is to be something you wouldn't expect.
but now, i know that
i was always meant to forget.
give in, just once
to the way it is you feel.
if you admit it
then we might be able to deal.
What is it between us that i don't know?
Whatever's between us i just don't know
What is it between us that i don't know
Whatever's between us i just don't
know...
i
don't
know.


There's Just Something About You That Hurts Me

There's just something about you that hurts me
over and over again...
She sometimes gives me something to hope for
And still i hurt inside
After all she's the one who can see thru
Whatever i might hide.
And everytime that i hear her voice now
It makes me ache all over
She doesn't feel the same ways like i feel
I'm trying hard to feel for her.
There's just something about you that hurts me
over and over again...
Still, i stand here with arms wide open
Over and over again.
And this thing that's inside you still hurts me
You grow colder each day by day.
And everytime that i feel you closer
I feel as if i can't escape
I just don't think you'd understand


One More Chance

and now he knows just how it feels
to own in all...
the comfort in his self defeat
untolerable...
and how he opens up his arms to find her gone
just one more chance he's asking
to prove it wasn't wrong
he's never ever wanted more
than i could ever give in...
he's never ever wanted more
than i could ever give him...
he's never ever wanted more
than i could ever give in
to what's hurting you...

and now he knows just how it feels
to own in all...
the comfort in his self defeat
untolerable...
and how he opens up his arms to find her gone
just one more chance he's asking
to prove it wasn't wrong
he's never ever wanted more
than i could ever give in...
he's never ever wanted more
than i could ever give him...
he's never ever wanted more
than i could ever give in
to what's hurting you...

Whatever leads you down
is bound to turn around
We're always searching but we're
always lost, not found
You never know just what you've got
until it's gone
It doesn't matter 'cause
whatever's done is done...
just one more chance
to make amends
just one more chance
to try and be with you
to
be
with
you...


Some Real Life Poetry

And here's to all those things in life
i render so unfair.
And how i'm teased from day to day
with what i just can't have.
I'm bound to struggle with my thoughts of her
and of her hair.
To which the smell compares to no other
and leaves me in dispare.
all i wanted was a sample
of real life poetry

(and) It feels so great to share with you
something that they can't see.
(and) It feels so great to feel the air
from your mouth breath with me.
And how i cherish every waking moment
you're right here.
And how i love to watch you sleep
and feel you be sincere.
'Cause nothing compares
to certain days
and just how good it is you can be.
All i wanted was a sample
of real life poetry...


A Joke From Above (Experimental Mental)

Forward this day
And kneel down to pray
If you feel it helps
Then so be it
Hold this moment in time
And remember this sting
It's meant as a laugh
(at any moment) that you'd bring
Experimenting with our fate
To disappoint our mental state
And fear not only what you'd bring
When does this prayer end and begin...

God, if you're out there
Then stop mocking me
With your cruel creations...
(God) if you're out there
Then stop mocking me
With your cruel creations... god...
Hold yesterday
So i can live it again
And let's start over
At where we once began
'Cause this pulse is weakened
And your heart feels faint
Is this how it's done?
Don't you understand?
Don't underestimate
(the power of) disbelief
Experimenting with our fate
To disappoint our mental state
And fear not only what you'd bring
Where does this prayer end and begin?
When all i've wanted to believe
Each day gets harder to concieve
In faith that hides behind our fate
I'm on my knees for your own sake...

Well, i got it
God, i got it
But it wasn't that funny...
Well, i got it
(forget me)
God, i got it
(forget me)
But it wasn't that funny...
(i forgot you...)


Obsolete
(mp3)
Always wrong (you take what you need, now i'm down on one knee)
With something gone (you want more from me, sucked dry & left me empty)
I'm missing you (you take what you need, & left me obsolete)
What else is new?
I'm overblown & in this fragile state
I'm about to throw up & i'm about to faint

Always wrong
(you take what you need, now i'm down on one knee)
With something gone
(you want more from me, sucked dry & left me empty)
I'm missing you
(you take what you need, & left me obsolete)
What else can i do?
I'm overblown & in this fragile state
I'm about to throw up & i'm about to faint
This image of us seems so obsolete
And when you return will it make us both complete?


A Prayer For Rain

(And) Here's to the rain
to help wash away
this bitter taste
and this stale membrane
of what lies beneath
this stained surface and skin
and help clean the sin
and what
i once
believed
in...


6ick 6ick 6ick (The Anti-Everyone Song)

Try so hard to see
The struggle from within
And the thoughts of no one else
Thinking of me...
Well, something's got to give
Because my body feels faint
Attempting to believe
But where is my faith?
And god
It's hard
Forgive me
Now
When
I
Turn my back...

So please forgive me
For feeling thoughts of doubt
And testing my own will
It's not what i'm about.
Are you glimpsing me with fear
or failure yet to come.
The failure deep within...
me...
(fuck them)
I'm anti-everyone
God help me
God show me
God help me...
Please show me...
To see thru her disguise
And see myself within...

I've heard of better dreams.
And i heard of a better place.
When else can i see
this?
There's only 2 times
When this better place exists
Both when i close my eyes.
Or when i fell your embrace...
(fuck that)
I'm anti-everyone.
sick sick sick
sick sick sick