It Was This Whole Thing, by Otis & the Ocean

It Was This Whole Thing

by Otis & the Ocean

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1.	Identities Are Weird 03:54	lyrics
I used to be a ballerina With the tutus and pointe shoes And slicked back hair But not anymore 'Cuz I haven't taken class in who knows how long And I haven't wore a leotard in even longer And that's okay I always forget that I wear glasses So whenever someone says, "Hey you, with the glasses" I never respond And they think I'm rude or mean or deaf And it's really not my fault it's just that I'm growing out of old identities and into new ones And there's no going back And it's probably for the best I'm growing out of old identities and into new ones Like a snake shedding its skin Or a hermit crab on the hunt for a new home I used to swear I'd never swear But I'm learning that sometimes Crappy situations call for crappy language So I don't mind it anymore I used to think I was friendly But I have the same friends from junior high So maybe I'm just sentimental Or lazy I'm growing out of old identities and into new ones And there's no going back And it's probably for the best I'm growing out of old identities and into new ones Like a snake shedding its skin Or a hermit crab on the hunt for a new home I used to identify myself with you I wore clothes you'd like and always laughed at your jokes I denied myself of the things I enjoyed Just to appeal to you But I'm over it Oh I'm so over it 'Cuz I've grown out of that identity and into a new one And there's no going back And it's all for the best I've grown out of that identity and into a new one And I have shed my skin And I've found a new home Found a new home
2.	California Poppy Seeds 02:59	lyrics
I bought a packet of California poppy seeds I planned on planting them last spring They stayed in a dresser drawer My love stayed on your floor Neither one was given a chance So with the packet of California poppy seeds I drove five hours for you Your birthday was last month A gift would be upfront To show I've been thinking of you But when I arrived Everything had changed A shift in the tide A wind in the rain There was nothing I could've done to stop you And there was clearly something between you two And I hoped for anything other than this Please make sure I'm not around when you kiss So I have this packet of California poppy seeds They'll go bad if I don't plant them this spring They stay in the dresser drawer My love waits at your door Both deserving a chance
3.	Bygones 03:19	lyrics
Stuck in a car for four long hours In the sweltering heat Conversation of years past Thankfully was kept brief "We were all dumb" I said "I'm sorry I was a jerk, I guess that's high school for ya I'd like to move on And maybe we can repair the damage that's been done" And you said, "We'll let bygones be bygones 'Cuz that's all they can be And now-gones become then-gones And if-gones never see The light of day So we'll be okay" A Facebook message carefully crafted Breath held hitting send Apologies long overdue Set friendships on the mend "I was so awful and jealous and unkind I'm sorry for hurting you If you don't forgive me, I totally get it I wouldn't forgive me too" Then you replied "We'll let bygones be bygones 'Cuz that's all they can be And now-gones become then-gones And if-gones never see The light of day So we'll be okay" The best laid plans of mice and men Often go awry That's at least what Steinbeck said And I think I'll comply So my last mission I sought forgiveness I thought you sought it too Instead you opened up old wounds Creating scar tissue I wish you'd said "We'll let bygones be bygones 'Cuz that's all they can be And now-gones become then-gones And if-gones never see The light of day So we'll be okay"

about

a short album about human interaction

credits

released March 17, 2017

all songs written by kelly beach
all songs recorded, mixed, and mastered by brandon gross
album photo by kiley stokes

kelly ~ vocals, ukulele, kazoo
brandon ~ backup kazoo, claps

recorded in the beach garage