In the Meantime

from Drown With Me by Nate Paladino

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God I hate the bags around your eyes
When you've been crying
Over some new way I made you feel like dirt
Goodness knows I hate the words
I use when I've been drinking
That make you feel like I'm the one that's hurt

But God I love your smile in the meantime
Before I come and turn things upside down
And God I love your smile in the meantime
Before it's time for me to make you frown
Before it's time for me to make you frown

I hate the way you look at me
When I say something stupid
I hate that I can tell when you're afraid
I hate that nervous laugh of yours
When I get home and slam the doors
And hear that nervous laughter start to fade

But God I love your smile in the meantime
Before I come and turn things upside down
And God I love your smile in the meantime
Before it's time for me to make you frown

I'm real good at finding ways
To make you feel like your worthless
Lord knows that I've been practicing for years
I build you up and tear you down
And then I drink until I drown
And yell at you to wipe away your tears

But God I love your smile in the meantime
Before I come and turn things upside down
And God I love your smile in the meantime
Before it's time for me to make you frown

And every time it ends I try to leave you
But you keep finding ways to make me stay
You tell me that it's not that bad and we can start all over
But then I find a bottle and I drink until I'm dead

But God I love your smile in the meantime
Before I come and turn things upside down
And God I love your smile in the meantime
Before it's time for me to make you frown
Before it's time for me to make you frown
Before it's time for me to make you frown

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from Drown With Me, released July 8, 2022
Lyrics/Vocals/Guitar - Nate Paladino
Drums - Jon Hyrkas
Bass - Darren Faller
Piano - Steve Maggiora
Recording/Mixing - Mike Willson
Mastering - Max Karon

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Nate Paladino California

I write and sing sad songs that sometimes sound happy. Mostly about love, toxic masculinity, and healing.

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