1. |
Awake, O Sleeper!
04:00
|
|||
|
Verse 1
Won’t you awake, awake oh sleeper awake
Cause it’s not over
The night is done, the day is new
The light’s been shined on all you do
So, awake, awake o sleeper awake
Shake off the covers
Open your eyes now’s the time to awake
Verse 2
Won’t you awake, awake oh sleeper awake
It’s time to move on
Don’t you fret, you’re not to blame
Throw off the yoke of guilt and shame
Now awake, awake o sleeper awake
And let the light in
Open your eyes now’s the time to awake
Cast off your fears, dry all your tears
Let your pride go, hit your stride, oh
Open your eyes now’s the time to awake
|
||||
2. |
Mr. Gray
04:36
|
|||
|
Verse 1
I’ve never been the one to let people in
My heart was never on my sleeve, never on my sleeve
It’s easier to fight my demons on my own
But here you come, with your serpent tongue
You tell me this is who I am, this is who I am
And maybe I should give in and let it go
Chorus
You promised me you’d be my anodyne
You promised me you’d be my anodyne
Verse 2
With every day that I spend with you
Your words are cutting deeper still, even deeper still
I hate it but I can’t seem to find my peace
And so, I breathe you in like a cigarette
With every breath you’re killing me, slowly killing me
But damn it if you don’t taste so sweet
Chorus
You were supposed to be my anodyne
You were supposed to be my anodyne
Bridge
Now I’m looking in the mirror
Like some modern Mr. Gray
The more I feed into your image
The more I quickly fade away
I don’t mind this Hell I’ve crawled to
At least it’s something that I know
But I can’t help but feel there’s more for me
If you’d just let me go
|
||||
3. |
When Atlas Shrugged
05:10
|
|||
|
Verse 1
I remember waking up as if it all was just a dream
It only took a moment to come flooding back to me
I saw I was surrounded by disbelieving eyes
How could I be here on the other side?
Pre-Chorus
God, I’m so sorry
Verse 2
And then my eyes found you, a smile on your face
You wrapped me in your arms, told me it’s ok
On the day that you met me, did you know what I would do?
How could you still love me after what I’d done to you?
Verse 3
You tell me I’m forgiven. I want to believe it’s true
And maybe given time I can forgive myself, too
|
||||
4. |
Praying Drunk
06:44
|
|||
|
Verse 1
Tonight I'm too tired, to fight it anymore
Another shot of whiskey, my defenses hit the floor
Take me some time, think through my thoughts
I've had three to many, but I'll take one more shot
Verse 2
Leaves fade from green, into gentle gold
A season begins, and another comes to close
I've spent the last twenty, on comfort and ease
But hell if I'm honest, it's not brought any peace
Chorus
I am looking for freedom, searching for release
Looking for hope that can't be stripped from me
Maybe I’ll find it, at the bottom of this drink
I’m down on my knees, praying drunk
Verse 3
I've got my visions, what I think is best
I’ve got my vices and right now I'm desperate for a cigarette
I’ve got desire deep in my bones
And it’s never quenched
No matter who I take home
Bridge
Fighting for life I embraced my death
Desperate to breathe while still holding my breath
Driven to gain I've suffered loss
Twisted in pride, I've made swords of your cross
My greed for good robs me of the best
Struggling for freedom I gave up Your rest
|
||||
5. |
Rooted
04:06
|
|||
|
Verse 1
I’m not scared of being wrong
But I’m terrified of being lost
So, it makes sense that I’d be in unfamiliar terrain
I don’t see the path ahead
I can’t even see the tracks I’ve left behind
All the guiding tools that I have, have failed
Chorus
And I desperately want to see the beauty surrounding me
But it takes a leap of faith, and it’s one that I’m afraid
I don’t think I can make. I’m rooted in this place
I’m rooted in this place
Verse 2
How I yearn for black and white
While a technicolor spectrum unfolds before my eyes
All the shades and hues dance together, it’s chaos
So, I turn and hide my face
I’m just not made for all the messes of this place
Maybe I’m better off learning to live without
Bridge
I keep trying to blaze a trail through this wilderness
But every mark I make just fades. And I remain in the same state
|
||||
6. |
Aquamarine
03:42
|
|||
|
Verse 1
Now the clock says it’s
Just past three, but it must be broken
Cause I swear I have
Laid here for hours
And my throat feels as
If I’ve screamed all day, but I’ve barely spoken
And I don’t see the
Point in starting now
Chorus 1
Now I know I will not forget you
But I can’t see your face so clear anymore
But those eyes
Well, eyes just don’t come in that color
Or at least they shouldn’t
Verse 2
Now the clock says it’s
Quarter to five, but my eyes won’t open
I guess another
Restless night for me
And I’m stuck between
Need to sleep to escape my emotions
And avoiding
Dreams of only you
Chorus 2
Now I know I will not forget you
But I can’t see your face so clear anymore
But those eyes
Well, eyes just don’t come in that color
And it’s not that I can’t not love you
I’ve all but moved on with my life for now
But those eyes
Those eyes, they haunt me still
Verse 3
I’m not sure I could
Easily recall the shape of your smile
But that shade of blue
Will stay with me
|
||||
7. |
I'm Sorry
03:34
|
|||
|
Verse 1
They promised us that it was meant to be
A storybook ending for you and me
They promised us the highs would always outnumber the lows
They failed to mention love can come and go
Chorus
I’m sorry for the things that I have done
I’m sorry for the words that I have said
Yes, I’m sorry that I gave up when you needed me the most
Oh, I’m sorry that I turned and walked away
Verse 2
Maybe we just gave up to soon
Maybe it was never meant to be
No matter why somewhere along the way we gave up hope
Could it have worked out? Well now we’ll never know
Verse 3
I’d like to say it’s all because of you
Shit, I’d settle if you blamed it all on me
The truth is that it’s somewhere in an ugly shade of gray
And no matter what we do, it’ll stay that way
And no matter what I do [it’ll stay that way]
|
||||
8. |
Do I Love You Less?
02:58
|
|||
|
Verse 1
People always ask me why do I write sad songs?
Is it because I’m sad, too?
I tell them no. They’re just stories that I have
Not what I feel. Cause I have you
Verse 2
I want to believe that, but maybe they have a point
Why don’t I write songs for you?
Why can’t my actions speak for themselves? As far as I’m concerned
It’s not what you say, but what you do
Bridge
Well, if my heart feels this way, why won’t my mouth say the same?
If there’s a disconnect, is there something missing in my head?
Chorus
Do I love you less because I won’t write you songs?
|
||||
9. |
Figs From Thistles
04:20
|
|||
|
Verse 1
When I was young, I lived in fear
Of an angry man who was fond of beer
So, I took his gun, fled through the night
I learned to steal just to get by
Verse 2
I met a boy, his parents dead
I caught him thievin’ from me while I slept
He’s just trying to eat. He don’t wanna die
And so, we steal just to get by
Verse 3
Now after years, the kid is torn
His heart is set on something more
Says he’s had enough. Says that this ain’t right
He don’t want to steal just to get by
Bridge
So I told him go. Go and find your path
You got too much to offer for me to hold you back
Now I can’t change, but I know I’ll find
A fig from all the thistles forced into my life
|
||||
10. |
Awake (Reprise)
02:13
|
|||
11. |
I'm Sorry (Solo)
03:56
|
|||
St. Mary, St. Michael Cincinnati, Ohio
St. Mary, St. Michael is the brain child of Tyler Carson, a musician from Nashville, Tennessee. As a lover of music history, Tyler was drawn to the raw, unfiltered story-telling of folk music. Upon moving to Ohio, he began exploring new styles of song writing, and over time began recording with various musicians. St. Mary, St. Michael is the collection of his work. ... more
If you like St. Mary, St. Michael, you may also like:
The latest from the UK’s Chris Brain is a gorgeously wrought album of tender acoustic folk music.
go to album
they only talk about the weather
by Arny Margret
The Icelandic songwriter packs her stunning debut with sweeping melodies delivered via intimate, folky arrangements.
go to album
Fool Me As Many Times As You Like
by Daudi Matsiko
featured on Bandcamp Radio Aug 29, 2023
go to album
A vibrant vision of "Central Americana" from the Costa Rica-based artist, blending heartland devotionals with playful Tropicália grooves.
go to album
Rich, pastoral folk meditations on nature and healing from the UK singer-songwriter.
go to album
A fresh, constantly-evolving vision on Americana from the New York trio, weaving together bluegrass, roots music, and pop rock.
go to album
How Does It Feel EP
by Lizzie Weber
Missouri singer/songwriter Lizzie Weber delivers a trio of songs lightly informed by country music, and fleshed out with strings.
go to album
