truth of the matter (2015)

from Live From Studio B by Awksymoron

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lyrics

it's easy to look happy
in all your pix online
bc pictures are only taken
when you're having a good time

the truth of the matter is that when asked if you're ok
'yea, i'm fine''s the easiest thing to say

with a tired old smile,
the familiar lump in your throat
god i hope i hope u never end up
in my shitty boat

bc the real answer is way too much
and the real answer is way too sad
and all this talking about it
makes me feel real bad

bad because you've got better things to do
bad because the awful things i'd have to say are true

the truth of the matter is that
i'm not doing too well
and the last several months
have been a living hell

but i'm sure these awful feelings
will one day go away
bc that's what those who i've spoken to
have all had to say

so the next time i'm asked
'how are u, u doing well?'
my chin'll be up and i'll say, 'yup,
as far as i can tell.'

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from Live From Studio B, released May 24, 2017

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a happy sad song based indie pop rock band from Brooklyn, NY

full band is Athena Matsil, DJ O'Loane, Griffin Jennings, and Phil Joy

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