Tortoise Party

by Simple Shapes

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lyrics

Lyrics:
Words stuck in your throat
Any reason just to ignore it
Every song you know
Over and over you sing

Good things come
You’re better off without
All or none

Take a look when where you put your foot down
Say the quiet part out loud
Say you don’t know how
Say the most obvious parts out loud

I wish I knew
(Why we’re) Caught in hot pursuit
Maybe
It’s never the last time
It’s all so far behind
Still feels a little too close
All the things you love the most

I wish I knew
(Why we're) caught in hot pursuit
Maybe but lately it's all I can bring myself to do

credits

released September 30, 2022
Lyrics written by Pete Bensen and Tanner Jason
Composed by Pete Bensen, Jeremiah Larsen, & Simple Shapes
Recorded and Mastered by Jeremiah Larsen and Pete Bensen at Kiki Cabana
Mixed by Elly Swope at Destination Universe

featuring:
Justine Yee on Guitar
Tanner Jason on Guitar
Pete Bensen on Guitar and Vocals
Jeremiah Larsen on Drums

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Simple Shapes Portland, Oregon

Kinda moody, kinda groovy

Portland-based indie rock outfit Simple Shapes walk the line between a revival of classic late 90s/early 2000s indie rock and modern pop-rock production.

Pete Bensen: Guitar/Vocals
Quin Saunders: Bass
Justine Yee: Guitar
Jeremiah Larsen: Drums
JJ Shafe: Synth/Vocals ... more

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