Short Bird

from Balboa Sessions EP by Kid Carrion

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lyrics

A short bird found my window today
It asked, "Do you wanna play?
You've got some nifty moves there, kid
How'd you like to get paid?
I've perched myself on other window sills in the past
I've made starlets out of humble nests
You've got a special something no one else has got, I said
You could be the best." (Yes.)

A short bird found my window today
It told me how to make the grade
To grow the tree you plant the seed, don't you see?
You don't get nothin' for free!

Hey, if you wanna make it through this life
Sometimes, you gotta compromise
Believing is what is real and what is right aint fine
When it comes to the bottom line

A short bird signed a deal today
It said "Hey, I've got a roost to maintain!
If you wanna land the spot to sell your art, well
You gotta play the game!" (Okay!)

Hey, if you wanna make it through this life
Sometimes, you gotta compromise
Believing is what is real and what is right aint fine
When it comes to the bottom line

A short bird picked my insides dry.
It said "I gotta eat! That ain't no crime!
Your bones will serve new homes for future crones
So, thanks for your time!" (Alright!)

Hey, if you wanna make it through this life
Sometimes, you gotta compromise
Believing is what is real and what is right aint fine
When it comes to the bottom line

A short bird found my window today.

credits

from Balboa Sessions EP, released October 29, 2020
Seth Hansen - Vocals, Violin, Viola
Josh Rossi - Guitars, Voice
Alan Drut - Bass
Christian Day - Drums

Slide Guitar - Joel Martin
Cello Orchestration - Carl Garcia

Drums and bass recorded at Balboa Studios in Highland Park, CA
Engineered by David Jerkovich

All other instruments and vocals recorded at AudioMech Studios in Reseda, CA
Engineered by Jonathan Morales

Produced by Kid Carrion
Mixed by Jonathan Morales
Mastered by Gentry Studer at Epicenter Mastering

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