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Seasonal Aisle

by Starring MH

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1.
You Don't Get My Song 03:04
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Well you got your reasons and you got your squad You've stolen my best vinyl Wiped clean the good iPod Now you've got your freedom Do anything you please Use my Spotify Premium for no fee You think you got everything You're so wrong You've taken my music You don't get my song Keep the tickets to Bonnaroo I sent the PDF I don't want to see your photos Especially with Jeff You caused me so much anguish Dropping my guitar Ungifted the boomin' speakers from my car You think you got everything You're so wrong You've taken my music You don't get my song You think you got everything You're so wrong You've taken my music You don't get my song
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Still I Go On 04:08
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Surfing makes me hungry Floating in sunbeams Three hours in the water and I run out of steam Still I go on I go on Raise head before pm Morning times is rough I drink fifteen cups of coffee but it's never enough Still I go on I go on Cleaning ladie's AWOL I can't work this mop Driving my old Beamer cause my Jag's in the shop Still I go on I go on Still I go on I go on No one even sees me The color of my eyes unknown Heads are raised and fleeing They're unturning this stone I made a million dollars Only made two friends Still I go on Still I go on Still I go on Still I go on Still I go on Still I go on Still I go on I go on
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Black Pink and Red 02:13
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I miss someone like Forrest missed Jenny I get no game I used to get plenty Learned the inside out when I bounced with her I could see her bra I recall each color Black pink and red Yeah yeah The colors of her underwear She's overseas I'm under nourished I pray my loneliness ends with a flourish We write emails whenever we can Sometimes we Skype Sometimes we IM Black pink and red Yeah yeah The colors of her underwear She said to me Hold on I'm coming for a visit Pinched myself, in disbelief Then she showed her ticket I get no game. Next month I'll have her Get to see her bra I can guess the colors Black pink and red Yeah yeah She'll wear black pink and red Yeah yeah I'll see black pink and red Yeah yeah The colors of her underwear
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I Dig Marie 02:10
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Tide is rising that's cause of moon Those purple flowers protect the dune Life in the ocean an organic stew And how do I fit in What do I do Trees make colors give home to those birds Cows make milk which can turn into curds These wonderful creatures the old and the new And how do I fit in What do I do What do I do I must have a purpose What do I do I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie A natural beauty, I hope she digs me I dig Marie I dig Marie The ferry captain tows folks over there And on their arrival, they do as they dare The baker makes donuts the brewer makes brew Each has a purpose I know I do too I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie Wren's gathering twigs for a bird's nest The river captain ferries those folks there I've arrived at the answer to my purpose I'll go with Marie anywhere I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie A natural beauty, I hope she digs me I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie I dig Marie
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Wandering Eye 02:15
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I'm impulsive Perhaps you know Truly devoted but need to grow Ungracious sinners don't repent What you've learned my conscious lent I like Angela I like Denise I wanna kiss 'em like you wouldn't believe I heart for one You're the sole Faithful partner that's my role You run errands I can't stand still Man runs hot but we chill I like Angela I like Denise I wanna kiss 'em like you wouldn't believe You're the best around You're the best around When you're not found I like Angela I like Denise I wanna kiss 'em like you wouldn't believe Good morning you're back I've been waiting in the sack Been flipping through this book Remembering how you look I'm no rental. I'm your guy I own up to wandering eye Games not for me I practice monogamy
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Whoa Christmas 02:08
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Whoa Christmas Whoa Christmas Postcards arriving from cousins and sis Boasting the growth of our clan Co-workers fuss about traveling home I have no such plan Whoa Christmas Whoa Christmas It's again that friggin' time of year It's again that friggin' time of year Stringing up snowflakes and caramel balls Just as we did as boys Tiptoed to spy on mama and pa Assembling our toys Whoa Christmas Whoa Christmas It's again that friggin' time of year It's again that friggin' time of year Stupid Poinsettia cracked candy canes Opening days that turn blue We had a quarrel no time to forgive I miss you Whoa Christmas Whoa Christmas It's again that friggin' time of year It's again that friggin' time of year Whoa Christmas Whoa Christmas It's again that friggin' time of year It's again that friggin' time of year
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Eddie Van Halen 01:49
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Runnin' with the Devil Ain't Talkin' Bout Love Oh oh Jamie's Crying When Push Comes to Shove A virtuoso gave us Eruption Hats off Eddie Van Halen Jumpin 'round with a boyish grin Viva Eddie Van Halen Little guitars Cathedral Rockin Diver Down Lifted those around him The singer is a clown. A virtuoso gave us Eruption Hats off Eddie Van Halen Jumpin 'round with a boyish grin Viva Eddie Van Halen Revamping amplifiers Ten hour jammin fires That was Eddie's way of relaxin' Tappin' with left and right Make music day and night. Did a solo for M Jackson In your bedroom basement and den Crank up Eddie Van Halen He was mortal he did sin The best guitarist there's ever been A virtuoso gave us Eruption Talkin' 'bout Eddie Van Halen Jumpin 'round with a boyish grin Long live Eddie Van Halen
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Man of the House Now 03:36
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Don't feed Ginger in the morning A timer dumps her chow at three Power mower's in the tool shed Under the red stone there's a key You're the man of the house now I'm a disgraceful has-been You're going to restore brightness I darkened the corners with sin Jen and Pat are fussy eaters Won't eat hot dogs, won't eat grapes Limit their screen time to three hours Gotta keep those kids in shape You're the man of the house now I'm just a kook in the den They'll address you as father What an example I've been You'll have what I once had A dog and a wife and two kids I took a syringe offer I slipped up then I slid You're the man of the house now I'm a disgraceful has-been You're going to restore brightness Such an example I've been You'll have what I once had A dog and a wife and two kids I took a syringe offer I slipped up then I slid Don't feed Ginger in the morning A timer dumps her chow at three
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County Vacation 03:29
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Driving down to Miami Condo ocean front Swimmin' and clubbin with Bettys Eager to resume the hunt Pit stop at Pauline's for cocktails Fourteen miles to the beach Got us into a bar fight The condo's out of our reach The condo's out of our reach No get out, but meals are free Guards, got aggravation Bunk with bandits both have fleas Doin' time county vacation Dreamin' of wave facing casa Where we should've waited to drink Tequila sunrise at Pauline's Sunsets in the clink Big dude tossin' a pool stick should've been our cue to bail Defended a woman's honor Wound up in county jail. Wound up in county jail No ocean, we surf concrete Fluorescent illumination Kiss up to bailiff, he's got keys Doin' time county vacation Was lookin' forward to sunshine, fresh air and citrus fruit The only orange we've gotten is a government issued jumpsuit Asked to crash in the courtyard The stuttering bailiff won't budge We're stuck in county 'til Monday The soonest we can see the judge The soonest we can see the judge No get out, but meals are free Smokes, a cheap elation Room with robbers, far from the sea Doin' time county vacation Pit stop at Pauline's for cocktails Fourteen miles to the beach Defended a woman's honor The condo's out of our reach The condo is out of our reach
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It's Still the United States to Me 03:19
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Seasonal Aisle 04:34
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LYRICS St Pat’s bruncheon didn’t know what to get Ducked into a drugstore a CVS Caught off guard when the store cop muttered peculiar advice Dig the aisle four from the cooler of ice Long green shelf of Guinness, toy leprechauns Four leaf clovers, Irish flags plant in the lawn A row devoted to Saint Pats but only that time of year Otherwise it's given to whatever holiday is near Wonderful, glorious, marvelous seasonal aisle You heard right, a-i-s-l-e Drugstores have more than Scope and Q-tips Christmas time you can pick up a Christmas tree Memorial Day weekend I knew just where to go Would make my friends’ fiesta the best they throw Aisle 8 is the number for those keeping score Flip flops, sandals, towels, ingredients for s’mores Thought while browsing skin products was by myself Saw something appealing not on the shelf A maiden so attractive, I forgot my list Drove us to the party, that's where we first kissed Wonderful glorious marvelous seasonal aisle Druggist sets out timely items for sale Marshmallow Peeps, plastic grass for Easter Summer found chairs, my angel, shovels and pale I was in a romance, no single goon Moved into a cottage the 10th of June Tanning by the river, we’d get each other’s back Barnum’s Animal Crackers was our snack Labor Day picnic, pit stop at CVS Friends said pick up Cheetos, we said no sweat Thrown off guard when the store cop muttered unwanted foresight Said for me and angel, this would be the last night So nice to know you. I’m glad we met Three months a season. That’s all we get I found summer love in the wonderful seasonal aisle August fades, it's hung with pencils and pens Back to school, back to being single Sure hope I see Angel again

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In the seasonal aisle, you can find just what you're looking for, as well as surprises that you didn't know you wanted. Don't leave disappointed. There's something for you here. But it might not last long!

Dedicated to Carol Hanley

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released July 3, 2022

ALBUM CREDITS

Starring
Matt Hanley - vocals, composer, arrangements

Featuring
Ryan Howe - bass, guitar, percussion, engineering
Mike Badillo - drums
Mike Serman - synth, guitar, engineering

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Very thankful for the contributions from:
Perkins Barnes
Alice Blythe
Aleksi Campagne
Matt Cettei
Hartwell Littlejohn
Raven
Charly Roth
Luis Ruelas
Sammy Soffia
Kent Thompson

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All recording done in New York State except lead guitar on "I Dig Marie" (Santiago, Chile)

All songs written and produced by Matthew P. Hanley (BMI)
© 2022 all rights reserved
see individual tracks for credits

album photo by Dan Jacobs.

Special thanks for advice from:
MH Pora, DJ Rose, Brother Kevin, Jeff Suwarski, Under St. Marks Theater players

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