Brave Youth:Tough Guise

"BRAVE YOUTH - TOUGH GUISE

Debut release from louisville's melodic hardcore/pop punk sweethearts. For fans of Lifetime and Saves The Day. "

1. Dank Tent
2. The Fortress Of Solid Foods
3. Girasol
4. Hey There, Big Boy
5. Soft Shield

Fortress of Solid Foods Everywhere Iíve been. Everyone Iíve met. I love it every time I open my door to find new friends waiting outside, welcome them to Pad Tight. Now my living room floor is covered in sleeping bags. Everyoneís on a mission, mineís to share my home with them. We'll share stories over burritos, and try to explain how we got here. Donít think Iíll ever know, not that I really care. Iím just proud to call this my home. Iíd like to go somewhere and stand beside you there, towards the sky weíll stare. Take me to the place where you live. Iíd like to see your bed, see the way posters materialize whatís in your head. This is where I live now, this is where I lay my head my head down. Knights of Arcadia, can you see the sunset from the South End? Everyone Iíve met. Everywhere Iíve been. Iíd like to share them with you. Iíd like to get to know you. Please.

Dank Tent I walked in to your apartment, eyes facing down and feeling broken-hearted. You asked me what was wrong, I canít explain it, just listen to this song. Well youíve got answers, and Iíve got questions. Half-baked theories, Iíd like to listen to them. Iím so tired, youíve got a great couch, Iíll lay down, let words spill out from my mouth. Why are you so upset everything is changing? The only constant in your life is that itís moving. You will find the answers in your own time. Until then you can just sit down and pick at my mind. I know that time heals all wounds; but this snow has frozen me, I canít move. Tonight Iíll question everything. Perception modifies. Can we escape self interest? Say nothing till sunrise. You might be right, I could be wrong. But itís enough to shift my thoughts. Lets brave the cold, lets go for a walk. Pizza can help distract and keep me happy.

Soft Shield In the morning we stand before mirrors and put on our clothes. Carefully select our armor so everybody knows this is how I like to present myself to you. If I had x-ray vision I could see your heart, in that regard Iím lacking so Iíll have to start with judgments based on appearance. Theyíll never do you justice. YOU ARE NOT WHAT YOU WEAR, YOU ARE ONLY HOW YOU FEEL. WHEN PRESSURE GRIPS YOUR HEART, IT IS YOU THAT MAKES IT REAL.

Girasol The first time I saw your face, you were selling t-shirts. My pockets were empty. I tried one on anyway, with the pretext of talking to you. They didnít have my size, but I got to see you smile, and everything was better for a while. You wanted to go home, Iíve never been there. But Iíve been everywhere, and I stand and solemnly swear that nothing compares to riding in your car, staring at the stars, holding hands to warm us with the spark. Please tell me something I didn't know. My heart's buried in snow. But I think I see a shovel hidden behind your back. Melissa, I'd like to soak up the sun beside you. Let's intertwine our roots. You wanted to go home. I've never been there, but I've been everywhere else. I stand and solemnly swear that not a thing compares. Nothing compares. Please tell me something; are your doors open? Your smile's reducing me to nothing. I'm laughing, I'm smiling again. I'm telling all my friends about you. No more running away from you. No more riding after black clouds. No more frustration, I'm only waiting to see you this afternoon.

Hey There Big Boy Hey there big boy, where the fuck do you get off pushing people into lockers, to the ground? Your muscles can't hide the fact that you're insecure. Pick on someone your own size! If you would just take the time to open your mind you'd be amazing with all the things that you would find. Who taught you to use your strength for hurting? You're not helping! Did your daddy teach you about masculinity? Did you learn it from John Wayne movies? You're not Rambo, but your brain is just as small. Why don't you read a fucking book? Who do you fucking think you are? Forcing down everybody else because of things you don't understand. It's people like you that ruin everything. You've ruined everything.