Steve Layman - Pigeonholed

from Salty Slug (split cassette) by Steve Layman/Ugly Throat

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lyrics

Hey man, great set! But I have to ask
What are you doing here?
Wouldn’t you feel more at home with people
More like yourself?
It just doesn’t flow, I don’t think that you belong here.
To be honest, it’s a little weird.
But here’s two bucks,
Thanks for the record.

I’m not really offended, just a little bit confused
As to when doing it yourself got a strict set of rules…
And when did punk culture close itself off
To a difference of opinion?

I’ll play with whoever I want, wherever I can
Because chances are we’re all a little out of step.
We can all agree that success isn’t measured in wealth
And you don’t need to start a family to feel love.

I don’t write these songs for you, I write them for myself.
And I’ll be singing them forever, without any of your help.
This music is the only thing that I can call my own.
It helps me make some sense out of my life.

If you’re still listening,
I thank you for your time and your attention.
I hope you like it,
But if not, that’s fine. I can accept it.

If you’re still listening,
I thank you for your time and your attention.
I hope you like it,
But if not, that’s fine. I can accept it.

Regardless, I hope that you hang onto the message:
Don’t tell anyone they’re wrong when it comes down to honest expression.

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from Salty Slug (split cassette), track released January 30, 2012
Thanks to Greg Talamini for engineering, mixing and mastering this tape.

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