UNIOLA Album Info & Lyrics
“Uniola” was recorded beginning sometime around August of 2012 and wrapped up in June of 2015. Tracks 1, 2, 7, and 9 were recorded at Bismeaux Studio in Austin, TX. Tracks 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10 were recorded at EAR Studios in Austin, TX. Track 8, along with additional tracking was completed at the Magic Cave 3 in Tallahassee, FL. Track 11 was recorded at V89 Studios.
Produced by Phil Martin and Look Mexico. Engineered by Phil Martin and Jesse “Buzz” Mata. Additional tracking by Matt Agrella, Ryan Slate, Derek Jones, and Will Moghanloo. Mixed by Phil Martin. Mastered by Everett Young at Modern Mastering.
All songs written and recorded by Look Mexico © 2016 Look Canada Music (ASCAP). Lyrics by Matt Agrella and Ryan Slate.
Cover art by Joshua Mikel of Sharkguts Design Baller ass extra sniz by Jerrod L-money Porter of JLP Scroobles. “Poas” Photo by Matt Agrella
Matt Agrella – Vocals, Guitar, Trombone, Trumpet Gary Battreall – Drums Ben Kirsch – Piano, Organ, Rhodes, Wurlitzer Ryan Slate – Guitar, Vocals, Auxiliary Percussion, Bass Ryan Smith – Bass, Vocals
Additional Performances by: Bill Agrella – Clarinet and Alto Saxophone on Track 11 August Hansen – Drums on Track 11
Thank you, Ryan Luther.
Tiny Engines © 2016 Tinyengines.net Lookmexico.net
1) Ride or Die, Remember?
The last time bomb, set for any moment now. You’ve known all along. Not when or why, but what’s to Come and hold the wires tightly. Red or yellow, white and lively. Grip the handle, not so shyly. We’ll either still be here or somewhere else.
A slow drip sound, the stench of burning coffee prolongs the feeling. Your beading brow, how determined you were. But now hope is Over and out, I can hear. Time is almost up for us too. I wish, oh I wish I could undo Countdown started when we first met.
But there’s fire in your eyes again. There’s light on the horizon.
Smog settling. Maybe the world didn’t end after all. Still in front of me is you. Two crossed leads, untwisted slightly. Tinned and soldered, holding tightly. Could be the last two surviving Humans, so we better try to be adults.
There’s fire in your eyes again. There’s light on the horizon. There’s light on the horizon.
I don’t want to deny you what’s yours. I belong to you.
2) Well, Kansas Ain’t What it Used to be.
We believe in all the things you don’t. We are not the problem and we won’t, We won’t take the blame. We won’t take the blame.
Lost in spin, just like my friend. Sparks start fires, but they won’t be the end Of us, but where did we begin? The tired arguments wear thin.
Bath by sink, this baby’s clean. Found the dirt, then went missing. Under the rug, somewhere between A tossed newborn and me.
We believe in all the things you don’t. We are not the problem and we won’t, We won’t take the blame. Loaded questions, doublespeak. Verbal vomit, honestly. The talking heads will tell their tales So unconvincingly.
Make my bed. Put me to sleep. Tied down feet and fading dreams Won’t keep me here. Becoming clear, We’re breaking lose, a change is near.
Left, right, left, then right again. Going nowhere, this has got to end. The money trails are lighting up. Adjust your eyes, we’ve had enough.
We believe in all the things you don’t. We are not the problem and we won’t, We won’t take the blame.
3) You’re Lucky You Didn’t Lose Your Arm
My twenties were a stressful vacation. Most expenses were deferred, costly lessons. I wish I could warn you or at least just help you plan You’re dehydrated, educated, And everyone but you gets paid.
I am hearing green, Feeling lame. That song you snuck into my ear, I wish I’d made.
I’m not insane, I am so sane. Tie me up, I’ll be ok.
I am so sane, I’m not insane. I was told I’d be ok.
It’s lonely lying in the bed you’ve made Now negotiations will fall apart. I’m not insane, I am so sane. I was told I’d be ok.
4) I Even Got This Scar to Match
Like a sore, beneath no bandage. Peel your shirt back, Where are you from?
Missed my turn, I hit a curb. Went face first, friend. It was a long walk home.
You haven’t done all you wanted to. Now you think it’s abandoned you. (It’s been a long time and you are just the same)
All my friends, they have babies. Still let someone - care for me. Six foot fences, a beautiful yard. I wake up in the evening…
You haven’t done all you wanted to. Now you think it’s abandoned you. (It’s been a long time and you are just the same)
Spinning stars, and it was a long walk home.
5) Next Time, Send a Limo
There’s a bull in the street. Stretched across, alert. Huffing heavily. Not moving. Now calm, stare is steady. I am still clenching, but what to? Just have to force my, my way through.
I don’t know what scares me more.
I get passed, clear pavement in front of me. But the sun is too bright, man. Might need to sit down. It’s like 103°. Start back in a minute. Leave me be.
I don’t know what scares me more. Excuses are the reason I never left the floor.
I knew it wouldn’t last long, it’d be sooner or later. It was all too familiar, like a thin paper airplane. You can fold as many as you want, They may never take off. You can hold as tightly to the rope, but don’t forget what you have.
6) We are Groot.
Stories unread are still being written. For now, we only have parts of it. We’ll find the twist that fits.
A barren oak tree is only resting. It struck a chord, I made a note of it. Soon she will be green.
Sometimes perseverance barely even makes a sound, underground.
7) Ice? Yeah, you could chisel some off your heart, if you could find it.
Twilight pink, we’re on the brink of fireflies. The tree line is swallowed up by night sky. We go inside. Cyclical schedules are spinning. All of us think we are winning. Blinders on, keep moving forward.
Another moment rushing by, But I’ve found plenty of sand to bury my head.
I no longer press rewind for punchlines. I’ve got the gist. It’s humorous. I know why, I’ve seen it all. Cyclical schedules are spinning. All of us think we are winning. Blinders on, keep moving forward.
Another moment rushing by, But I’ve found plenty of sand to bury my head. I am mostly occupied.
Hey, I’m not impressed. I’ve seen it all. Hey, more is less or nothing at all.
Another moment rushing by, But I’ve found plenty of sand to bury my head. I am mostly occupied Because I’ve found plenty of sand to bury my head.
8) Ok, Ok, I’ll Turn Down the Music
At the time, the risk, it did seem calculated. Armed with my ti-83, the value increased.
Through it all you knew I had the best intentions. I thought it through, I did my research, not to mention the calls.
You had heard me out, I heard what I wanted to. You know that I am ashamed. Won’t you let me be afraid for us.
My phone died, so I pulled out some pen and paper. Organized my thoughts, they didn’t add up like before.
You had heard me out, I heard what I wanted to. You know that I am ashamed. Won’t you let me be afraid for us. You forgave me once, I’ll forget it’s what I do. You know that I am ashamed. Won’t you let me be afraid for us.
9) My Superman Seat-Grab Barrel Roll? I’m Still Working on It.
What do you want from me? (I’m weathered and worn) I try. I try. I give. I’m not going to lie. (What do you want from me?)
A father’s bond is a wool sweater, trapping in the warmth. It does not judge where the heat comes from, no expectation. Without proper love and care - wet, wintered, and worn, Shrinks in to get close, but you move on.
What do you want from me? (I’m weathered and worn) I try. I try. I give. I’m not going to lie. (What do you want from me?)
10) I was raised with a different kind of loyalty, you know what I mean. I vote no. (Remember the second you go through that door, everything changes. Our old life is done.)
She slammed the door a long time ago. They’ve just been too ashamed to say it, so I will. Watch how they get all confused when the light shuts off.
I have never really believed In such a beautifully crafted order. Just stick close to me and I’ll get you inside.
That’s all right. I think I’ll take my chances.
You can wait your turn if you want. Just don’t look directly into the blue flame. They are slowly disappearing and I will not do the same.
That’s all right. I think I’ll take my chances.
Now’s our chance, Are you in or out? Got to get going, The door is closing. We’ve got to get going, right now.
No you are not the one for me. The door is closing, I won’t be going.
