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Good Therapy

by Leche Malo

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Leche's last casual gesticulation towards folk-rock music and debatable magnum opus.

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I see myself naked in the mirror
No I don't see my heroes naked in the mirror
I don't see anybody quite as clear as I see myself
The mistakes are my favorite parts of their song
But I hate when my rhythms aren't right on
They all look so effortless
I'm flailing around just thinking what the hell
But Leif Vollebekk hammers on the wurly
Until the record's finished turning
And we're both left alone
(Twin solitudes)

I think I'd like to be like him
He doesn't try to be anyone
But then I wouldn't be like him
In deciding this it can't be done

Can you feel the irony in that?

I see my friend across the bar
His old girl under his arm
His friends all laugh so hard but she roles her eyes
He talks himself into a trap
She delivers him a slap
A couple minutes after that and they're making out
Just like last year at the reunion
How do they do it?
How are they not alone?

And I says, "I think I'd like to be like him
Except nice to Christina
But then I wouldn't be like him
Being mean's what makes it hard to leave ya!"

Oooo baby, oooo baby...
Casey's singing on the mic now
He sings so well I'd like to lie down
I'd like to lie down and close my eyes
And there in the shadow of the blue ridge mountains
A horse, no saddle, running around him
His friends and his beautiful family
But then he gets off stage
And our hero
He looks a little forlorn as the applause melts into the floor boards
So we go light up right around the corner and he looks me in the eyes
And this is what he says

"I think I'd like to be like you
Ya know, THAT kind of singer"
And I'm like, "Casey I'd kill to sing like you!
I guess the grass is always greener."

Now a man
Obviously homeless
Gives a crying teenage princess roses
On the bench in a mall
And says
"I know I know I know I know I know I know...
Life can be quite hard!
But whatever they're telling you in catholic school;
You're in charge!"
He said all this leaning against the wall
And she ran
Though he was obviously homeless
He didn't seem all too offeneded
In fact, I think he seemed assured
Maybe assure because she proved his sentiment
Which he implored but wasn't really quite convinced about
I saw this all from the parking lot way too far out of earshot
But I swore then the security guard's lips read

Jesus, I'd love to be like you
Sans crucifixion
God damn!
I'd love to wear your shoes
But then no one would be forgiven

I hope nobody is for given
I hope nobody is for given
There's really nothing to forgive

You're in charge

credits

released April 3, 2020
Leche Malo - Guitar, Bass, Organ, Harmonica
Joel Martin - Pedal Steel
Marcus Wade - Drums

Mixed by Leche Malo
Mastered by Phillip Shaw Bova
Artwork by Miakoda

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