Black Lungs
from Wistow Lows EP by Alex Mason
-
Streaming + DownloadIncludes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Purchasable with gift card
$1 CAD or more
-
Buy the Full Digital Album
lyrics
I try to drown him out with whiskey
I put him behind bars
but he's always here with me
breathing down my bottleneck
I swallow the key
but my demon he's too smart
he stays within me
oh I don't know but oh I've been told
who's been to blame
and now every time I slur
he calls out my name
he's in my head he's saying
that I've gone insane
but I just feed him my red birds
my throat's on fire again
there is a child in me,
I call him out with brandy
oh he's kicking and he's screaming
but I won't let him get the better of me
I'll be better tomorrow
I'll have more spirits, you'll see
but my child he's too smart
he hides it all from me
oh I don't know but oh I've been told
who's been to blame
and every time I slur
he calls out my name
oh he's in my head he's saying
that I've gone insane
but I just feed him my red birds
my throat's on fire again
there is a woman with me
I christen her with moonshine
she's only here by night
she drinks all my blood and wine
but I can't complain, no no no
no, I can't whine
lest I get twisted up and tangled
in her veins and vines
credits
Vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar- Alex Mason
Harmonies, electric guitar- Ciaran Downes
Bass- Wes Martin
Banjo- Kyle Robertson
Drums- Justin Lund
Slide guitar, aux percussion- Simon Larochette
license
tags
discography
-
Jan 2023 -
Aug 2018 -
Nov 2015 -
Jul 2013
contact / help
Alex Mason recommends:
-
Romance 126
by Snow Mantled LoveA soon to be bedroom pop classic, with all the nuances of Sigur Ros, and the fragile modern beauty of Keaton Henson. This record is haunting and nostalgic in its closeness.
go to album -
Light, I'll Call Your Name Out Darkness
by Spencer BurtonA shadowy, mystic nature encapsulates the listener on Light, I'll Call Out Your Name "Darkness", an album that pervades the senses with an air of deep conversation and candlelight.
go to album
If you like Alex Mason, you may also like:
-
The Toronto-based sextet make moody, cinematic sounding music that blends psych-folk and post-rock.
go to album -
Space Bath
by Sami Freeman, feat. James Jackson, Beaunoise, Mia PixleyA gorgeous journey through a kaleidoscopic array of sonic approaches melted together that feels old and new at the same time.
go to album -
The Melbourne singer-songwriter's captivating debut balances dreamy indie folk with driving, emotional rock.
go to album -
The Valley Of Vision
by manchester orchestraThe rock band embraces emerging technologies to create an immersive, forward-looking soundscape.
go to album
