Do What You Gotta Do

from Et Cetera by Singing Through a Robot

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When I was in high school, one of my close friends and I had a falling out that was entirely on my end and completely baseless. I was so irrationally angry and all I wanted was to beat the shit out of this guy, who was my friend! Years later in reflection I felt insanely guilty over this stupidity, and penned this while pondering my retrospect. It basically describes who I am now trying to talk to who I was then and saying "this bullshit isn't worth it." I don't know why, but my favorite touch to this track is the flock of seagulls guitar stuff during the verses, lol.

lyrics

You and I, we never met quite face to face
It's always been hit or miss inside of this place
And now you're tearing down the walls trying to get me now
So what's up - you wanna go? I'll take you down

I've been waiting for long enough right now
For this moment to let it out
Don't give in to this, it's not an end
It's not like he never was your friend
And now it's gone and he's away
And now there's nothing more to say
But if it's left to you to fix what fell apart
Then choose the truth to do what you gotta do

Hey my friend, let's call it square and start again
Or so I thought, will this bullshit never end?
Now you're staring down a cigarette, I'm turning up the page
Get over all this volatile inconsequential rage

I've been waiting for long enough right now
For this moment to let it out
Don't give in to this, it's not an end
It's not like he never was your friend
And now it's gone and he's away
And now there's nothing more to say
But if it's left to you to fix what fell apart
Then choose the truth to do what you gotta do

credits

from Et Cetera, released February 10, 2011
All lyrics written by Andy Moniker.

Music/beats assembled by Andy Moniker, provided by LooperMan.com.

All songs are royalty free, no sales intended, no copyright or ownership

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Covers

Oct 2011
Second Effort/Third Shift

Dec 2011
Local Tragedy

Mar 2009
Et Cetera

Feb 2011
B-Sides

Dec 2037

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