a playlist for the boy who traveled to escape expectations set by himself. may he find relaxation.
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i. richard cory by simon and garfunkel ii. well respected man by the kinks iii. ghost of corporate future by regina spektor iv. goes without saying by anchor and braille v. cats in the cradle by harry chapin vi. pet sematary by ramones vii. the boxer by mumford and sons viii. sentimental heart by she & him ix. bukowski by the modest mouse
richard cory by simon and garfunkel
born into society, a banker's only child,
he had everything a man could want: power, grace, and style.
well respected man by the kinks
he's a well respected man about town,
doing the best things so conservatively.
ghost of corporate future by regina spektor
but he doesn't care, 'cause last night he got a visit from the
ghost of corporate future
goes without saying by anchor and braille
so much left to say, but I've got nothing
here you lie and wait as if it were sunday
cats in the cradle by harry chapin
and as i hung up the phone it occurred to me
he'd grown up just like me, my boy was just like me
pet sematary by ramones
i don't want to be buried in a pet sematary,
i don't want to live my life again.
the boxer by mumford and sons
when i left my home and my family, i was no more than a boy
in the company of strangers in the quiet of the railway station
running scared
sentimental heart by she & him
old habits die hard
when you've got, when you've got a sentimental heart
bukowski by modest mouse
well see what you wanna see. you should see it all.
well take what you want from me. you deserve it all.
nine times out of ten our hearts just get dissolved.
well i want a better place or just a better way to fall.
I’d be careful with the generalization there, but I can tell you what one girl thinks. It’d be a biased opinion though seeing as that “one girl” is a professional tattoo artist. A little, but I wouldn’t go as far as saying they’re the same. I mean, the nose eventually heals over time and then good as new, no? A temporary tattoo won’t magically become a real one over time. Plus, it lacks all originality and individuality. I can make it good for shock factor though…are you afraid of needles?
No no, that wasn’t that…um…
…well, I have goosebumps because it was that horrifying…ly terrible. Just…could use some work. You sounded like a Clint Eastwood spaghetti western themed Sprite commercial.
Alright fine, not all. Most. A lot. That's generally what I hear, okay? You're a little biased, but pleasantly so, I suppose. "Good as new"? Oh god, no. Not at all. If you don't set a broken nose, it heal all wonky-- aesthetically speaking of course. It can heal on its own but it isn't pretty. Think Owen Wilson or most athletes. I see your point on temporary tattoos, though. But are any tattoos actually original? I feel like most people are copying someone else and saying they have their own meaning-- doesn't sound too creative. Me? Scared of needles? What? No! No way. I'm going to be a doctor, I love needles.
Okay fine, I don't mind using them on other people. On me, though. Yes, they're terrifying.
Clint Eastwood in a Sprite commercial? You're kidding, right? I had to be better than that. I was hoping for at least a villain from A Pup Named Scooby Doo...
Depends. Who exactly are you trying to impress? I could powder it for you; take off the sheen. Still wouldn’t be passable for most, but if you own it, you know, wear it with confidence…could work. Can I see your best tough guy impression? Es necesario…for safety purposes.
Well, there's a cute girl in my building-- don't all girls think tattoos are dreamy or something? And I think it'd be pretty funny to send a picture to my family-- they'd go nuts over it. Mainly because I'm the last person they'd ever expect to get a tattoo. But you can actually do that? Make them look a little realistic? I set a broken nose so that it looks like nothing ever happened, that's kind of the same thing, right?
My uh, my best tough guy impression? Yeah, okay sure, here goes nothing--- Hey, buddy. You owe me a soda. Get me a sprite or pay the price. I'm warnin' ya. That was shameful, wasn't it?
I can lead the way to the grocer’s down the street. They have one of those temporary tattoo vending machines. Less commitment. Cheaper too. I mean, fifty cents is quite the bargain. Muy muy barato. Just stay away from water and your street cred will stay intact.
Ah yes, the tough guy skull and crossbones or the classic rose or some Chinese phrase that I can't read would definitely suit me much more than the real deal. But would they look authentic? Do you think people would know they're fake because I'm trying to look tough here.
You know, choosing a tattoo really shouldn’t be an impromptu decision. You can have a look at my portfolio, or we could brainstorm. Do you have any ideas of what you want?
Oh god, oh god. This is a real commitment, isn't it? I thought it was something I could just decide on a whim but now that you mention it, this is a big deal. I can't even think of something important enough to tattoo on myself, I just want to seem tough.
Oh, uh, alright. This is a little confidential, but the prostitute kept her money-- I'll just say it was hidden really well. So much so that they doctors had to find it and help her pull it out. And every time they'd find some, she'd tell them that she had more up there. I think they eventually found $130. But she was convinced there was $50 more to be found.
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