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Weaknesses

by Odd Moniker

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    "Weaknesses" is the yin to "Be Longing"s yang, somehow both darker in tone yet more lighthearted in style (well, mostly). This album was written similarly to the previous one, although more time was spent on the recording process. This album features more keyboards and synths than previous records, a style that ultimately culminated on 2013's "Casiodrome". "Weaknesses" is like my own personal crystal ball; many of these songs were written pre-cognitively about things that hadn't happened in my life yet at that time...don't ask me how.
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1.
I know the game, not the reason why you play Walk a fine line between security and... Dangerous to even say it's name One by one, closing fingers round the flame But you're shaking... You roll the dice, you always pay the price And consequence will follow you at every stride Time always flies when you're frightened for your life You quicken pace with nothing close behind And you jump at every shadow You jump at every shadow The apple can not fall from the tree If nothing else just know this and believe Convinced that we will never know relief When you wake up, I'll ask you what you mean I'll ask you what you mean
2.
SUMMONER 04:24
Summoner with a heart of gold Get yourself inside, come in from the cold Open up your palm, get your fortune told Even though it's late you don't have to go Summoner I want to touch you bad Come to me and shake it, don't you make me mad I will buy you robes and a magic wand So you'll grant my wish and will turn me on Summoner, come in from the storm You don't need a fire, I will keep you warm Come by any time, darken any door Every time I see you I just want you more Summoner I ask you, can't you see? Anything you want you can get for free If you conjure up something just for me I will take you farther than you've ever been
3.
I know you never practice anything that you preach Frantically grabbing hold of any lie within reach But the signs keep pointing all the time... A reminder truth ain't yours to redefine Think it over, better plan it right Otherwise you're sinking with the ship tonight I know you've got explaining left to do later on But beware, it's eyes are watching every move 'til you're gone When you think you're protected by the walls all around Don't forget, the hands that built them Hold the key to lock you out Though the night gets darker all the time Doesn't mean our eyes aren't always open wide Think it over, better plan it right Otherwise you're sinking with the ship tonight I know you never practice anything that you preach
4.
THE WITNESS 04:08
In my darker times, I confess to committing a thousand crimes Praise to whoever invented the alibi I admit to my weaknesses The witness blesses every selfless lie Careless, left behind Loose ends are trouble, always keep them tied And I see guilty men go free and I see innocent men flee the scene and I see guilty men... Make me the witness No one hold their breath... While we're all waiting on a call from consequence and Idle hands are known to tamper with the evidence The only clue left out... The fingerprints they found... Where did they come from? And when did the lights go out? And I see guilty men go free and I see innocent men flee the scene and I see guilty men... Makes me the witness. Am I the witness??
5.
LITTLE MIGHT 03:50
I was just wasting my time Wondering about you, don't know why You ain't called in a while Is it cool if I stop by? Picking up on the signs Evidence that you might change your mind All the traps in your path Left un-tripped...but there's still time If you feel the pressure, let it rise You can do no wrong in my eyes I know your weaknesses... I know you've got little might Little might, little might I was just hoping that I Could stare at you from time-to-time Then look away when your eye catches mine Cause I know you're shy You have more strength than I Standing firm where others tumble blind Even the planets collide Eventually, all it takes is time When you feel depression, that's alright You can do no wrong in my eyes I know your weaknesses... I know you've got little might Little might, little might All it takes is time All it takes is time
6.
Well... You have been talking in your sleep Mumbling about how you feel A bit like lost and found or post not yet sent out I relate, sometimes spinning wheels Throw mud into your face While your legs are operating fine Mine are standing in one place Lately I've got my mind on overload Lately I've had a lot of steam to blow If you're waiting for me, don't Maybe I'll take the wrong way home Tonight, I just might Can not sleep, your gentle beating pulse Is keeping me awake Like a clock, whose timer's counting down All my troubles culminate Gone before you even know I'm up I cannot stick around When it feels like the walls are closing in And the sky is falling down Lately I've got my mind on overload Lately I've got a lot of steam to blow If you're waiting for me, don't Maybe I'll take the wrong way home Tonight, I just might
7.
Whine like a dog gone hungry for too long Salivating at the promise of just one touch Enough to stave it off Going crazy from a lack of love You cannot even muster up the thought Of stagnating anywhere for long One bad egg, you try to walk him off Mutter curses into dirty gloves Anytime that it comes to mind I nearly lose my appetite But you are sweet, I can't deny I can't help but take a bite Your love is so sweet... Head like a tree, been pining for too long Standing tethered by the deep roots of just one thought When thrown into the cogs Is enough to clog the whole thing up Mind like a clock but you don't know what you want Calculations leads to empty luck One bad move and you're prepared to walk Get your heart a combination lock Anytime that it comes to mind I nearly lose my appetite But you are sweet, I can't deny That I can't help but take a bite Your love is so sweet... Like Mexican ice cream

about

This album is a labor of love, and though I did all the dirty work myself, I couldn't have done it without help. Thanks to my family for food, shelter and the electricity necessary to record music, and thanks to S.A.E. for loaning me various music gear and laying down some great guitar work. Last but not least, thank you to everyone else for putting up with me during this process.

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released December 14, 2011

All songs written and performed by Odd Moniker
Stephen A. Elliott plays lead guitar on "Summoner"

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