Strike a Nerve
from Short Stories Vol. II by Suitcase Runaway
lyrics
When you were young you were fine,
Innocent and kind.
No problems, no troubles to mark your mind.
Now you’re challenging perceptions.
Got new attire and changed your looks
To accommodate the soul that shook.
A personality that gave more than it took,
A genuine reflection.
This is me.
This is what I look like.
Sometimes I think I’m just a mirror to everyone I meet.
I’ll become a carbon copy, try to fit like a puzzle piece.
My overall character lacks individuality,
But it might just be in my mind, so that’s fine with me.
This is me.
This is what I look like.
I can’t stay in the same place much longer,
I can feel the tension.
Late nights and small fights, the discomfort
Is too much to mention.
But I love you, so I’ll separate peacefully.
Strike a nerve! Quick, on your feet.
Crack a smile like it’s easy.
Innocent and kind.
No problems, no troubles to mark your mind.
Now you’re challenging perceptions.
Got new attire and changed your looks
To accommodate the soul that shook.
A personality that gave more than it took,
A genuine reflection.
This is me.
This is what I look like.
Sometimes I think I’m just a mirror to everyone I meet.
I’ll become a carbon copy, try to fit like a puzzle piece.
My overall character lacks individuality,
But it might just be in my mind, so that’s fine with me.
This is me.
This is what I look like.
I can’t stay in the same place much longer,
I can feel the tension.
Late nights and small fights, the discomfort
Is too much to mention.
But I love you, so I’ll separate peacefully.
Strike a nerve! Quick, on your feet.
Crack a smile like it’s easy.
credits
from Short Stories Vol. II,
released December 10, 2017
Nick Davenport - Guitar, Vocals
Geoff Webb - Bass
Luke Condrich - Drums
Eric Hirzel - Piano
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Nick Davenport.
Nick Davenport - Guitar, Vocals
Geoff Webb - Bass
Luke Condrich - Drums
Eric Hirzel - Piano
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Nick Davenport.
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Suitcase Runaway Cleveland, Ohio
Four-piece "sunshine-infused" folk-rock band hailing from Cleveland, Ohio.
Short stories
told in song, reflecting on friends, family, love, and individuality.
New single and music video "Strike A Nerve" out now!
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Aug 2014
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