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Band from the Swimming Pool

by Flight School Dropouts

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1.
You pick me up, you put me down, your web of lies, it's all around, a friendship based on nothing but dishonesty. I take your hand, I take your word, I've been deceived, from what I've heard, don't wanna be part of this conspiracy. Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Don't see the reason why you try to fool me! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! 'Cos everybody knows You're chatting breeze! Churning hurricanes, 'cos you're not what you claim to be! You're chatting breeze! You're the weatherman, but it just don't matter to me. We're dropping in, we're dropping out, fact or fiction? I got doubts. try to impress but there's no need to! Even if your life were lame, we'd still love you all the same, drop all the breeze 'cos we just like you! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! All your gusts, you're giving me windburn! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! 'Cos everybody knows...
2.
I spent years planning your demise, now you're here I'll have to improvise. You may have found my secret lair, it's plain to see I don't fight fair! It's stage one of the master plan, you've played right into my hands, I declare a civil war, Mum and Dad always loved you more! You partied down while I went to college, I got mocked in my pursuit for knowledge, you always had it your own way, but now I'm the one holding the death ray! It's stage two of my fiendish plot, where you find out you're not so hot, thanks to you the world is doomed, these barren wastes will be your tomb! Woah, woah, woah, fitting sharks with laser guns! woah, woah, woah, shoot an ice beam at the moon! woah, woah, woah, become the ruler of the world! I do it all to prove that I have bested you! Mum didn't love me, Dad tride to dump me, I'm gonna take it out on Earth! You've got a girlfriend, I've just got henchmen, I'll kill them all to prove my worth! Now we're at the final stage, how did you escape my cage? how'd you find the self-destruct? my brother gets all the luck! Woah, woah, woah, fitting sharks with laser guns! woah, woah, woah, shoot an ice beam at the moon! woah, woah, woah, become the ruler of the world! Now my plan's in flames and once again I've lost to you!
3.
The sun is setting the clothes go on dancing in my room to my favourite song the shoes come out I finish my beer I open my wallet and its what i feared there's a single note all scrunched up pushed to the side like a little pup I've just gotta find a way to get more shots and by tomorrow i will have forgot get my gay on tonight get my gay on tonight get my gay on tonight get my gay on tonight I've got no dignity tonight I've got a tenner to last the night Gotta shake a move to get me drinks this guy dancing with me stinks dunno how I'm gonna get home got no money to use a phone get me out my drunken misery the bass is kicking and the drums are hot gotta jump up high to catch the drop and do the moves to the wicked grooves go into the robot and never stop there's glass on the floor so I'm sliding around dropping so low I might hit the ground got my dancing shoes on and my drink in my hand dropping so low like a techno fan get my gay on tonight get my gay on tonight get my gay on tonight get my gay on tonight I've got no dignity tonight I've got a tenner to last the night Gotta shake a move to get me drinks this guy dancing with me stinks dunno how I'm gonna get home got no money to use a phone get me out my drunken misery kissed a guy to drive me home for free lost a shoe whilst trying to stand and someone tried to hold my hand I've got no dignity tonight I've got a tenner to last the night Gotta shake a move to get me drinks this guy dancing with me stinks dunno how I'm gonna get home my face is melting from the lights above you're coming to close it's what i was afraid of i move away you pull me in I try and distract by introducing my friend too much drinking and all that noise isn't too good for us country boys I've dug a hole I'm in the s**t I wish I could just run and quit but you grab my waist with your big hands I'm pulling away you've foiled my plans so this is it I'm going in I'm never doing this again here comes your sweaty face your greasy lips with kebab on your face i wish i'd thought twice before this night cause I'm so weedy I can't even fight! I've got no dignity tonight I've got a tenner to last the night Gotta shake a move to get me drinks this guy dancing with me stinks dunno how I'm gonna get home got no money to use a phone get me out my drunken misery kissed a guy to drive me home for free lost a shoe whilst trying to stand and someone tried to hold my hand I've got no dignity tonight I've got a tenner to last the night Gotta shake a move to get me drinks this guy dancing with me stinks dunno how I'm gonna get home Woohoo Woohoo Gotta get my gay on Woohoo Woohoo Gotta get my gay on Woohoo Woohoo Gotta get my gay on Woohoo Woohoo Gotta get my gay on
4.
'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life Trying to make ends meet You're a slave to money then you die I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down You know the one that takes you to the places where all the veins meet yeah No change, I can't change I can't change, I can't change But I'm here in my mind I am here in my mind But I'm a million different people from one day to the next I can't change my mind No, no, no, no, no, no, no,no,no Well I never pray But tonight I'm on my knees yeah I need to hear some sounds that recognise the pain in me, yeah I let the melody shine, let it cleanse my mind, I feel free now But the airways are clean and there's nobody singing to me now You know I can't change, I can't change I can't change, I can't change But I'm here in my mind I am here in my mind And I'm a million different people from one day to the next I can't change my mind No, no, no, no, no Ever been down Ever been down Ever been down x 1,000,000
5.
When I first met you I didn't have a clue That we'd end up together I didn't think that I'd be good enough for you Everytime That I see That you're going out with me Makes me smile (Girl yo' wild!) Drive me to insanity But I fear Now you're here That I'll never ever wanna let you go I feel it in my, feel it in my soul You make me whole The truth that lies, within this harmony We're meant to be It's like I couldn't leave you alone I'm your dog, you threw me a bone I couldn't imagine it if you left me This is the only love I've known Everytime I see your face It takes me to a happy place I'm a fool (You're so cool!) So let's cut right to the chase You and me We're meant to be So I'll never ever wanna let you go I feel it in my, feel it in my soul You make me whole The truth that lies, within this harmony We're meant to be I feel it in my, feel it in my soul You make me whole I've got the house 'til 6 So touch my dick
6.
Roll up to the party on my fixed-gear bike, bottle of cider 'cos I'm here all night! Adulthood is calling it's time to grow up, employment and rent cheques I've just had enough! Shaun's got the iPod he's already drunk, he's flipping from Gaga to reggae to punk. Get high off nostalgia the memories we made, It's all in the past now I'm god-damn afraid! CHORUS This is the last night that I'll be myself! (Gotta move away from home) (Get responsibility) This is the last night I'll get drunk with my friends! (Gotta do all the things) (Time to join society) It's midnight already with hours to go, but we're not quite done yet so on with the show! If this is our last night then let's make a stand, no morals, no standards, 'cause we're in a band! CHORUS The party is ending we've gone separate ways, this marks the end of all those happy days, but who says we have to, I'll always be young, We'll party forever, we'll all sing along! This is but one night, I'm always myself! (But not Business Frederick) (I hear he's a bit of a prick) One night, and I'm drunk again! (Hang out with all my friends) (They'll be there 'til the end!)
7.
High Nites 03:52
You said you loved me Then you were gone And I've been waiting here so long I'm not a singer But I've got a song Another drink will make me strong The party's over They've all gone home It's all locked up and I'm alone And all I'm left with Is thoughts of you But I don't wish this on you too It's a wonderful day to stay inside (High Nites) The night's still young, I'm still alive (High Nites) But you're still running through my head (High Nites) The bright lights help me to forget (High Nites) With the drink I'll struggle through I know there's more to life than you Took my hand Lead me astray But I'm sure I'll find my way Don't need a letter Don't need to call I'm free from you free from it all And now nostalgia Those times we had But there's no need to feel It's a wonderful day to stay inside (High Nites) The night's still young, I'm still alive (High Nites) But you're still running through my head (High Nites) The bright lights help me to forget (High Nites) It's a wonderful day to stay inside (High Nites) Because I've lived through all your lies (High Nites) But you're still running through my head (High Nites) The bright lights help me to forget (High Nites) Don't wanna be a part of this (High Nites) No I don't wanna be a part of these (High Nites) x4573
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I see you through the bushes, I see you through the trees, you stare in my direction, but you don't notice me. And so I try to catch your eye, but you don't see. I wanna write you a song, but I don't know what I'd say, when I strum my guitar, well this is all I can play. And so I try to catch your eye, but you don't see. I'll take you to the cinema... on a wednesday. I'll take you anywhere... on the back of my bike. Well you can meet my family... oh, they're all really nice. I'll buy you flowers... from Tesco. Send you love letters... via email. I'll make you a mixtape... but it's all MP3! You see me in the bushes! I'm climbing up your tree! I'm opening your window! And now you notice me! And so I'll try to make you mine, but please don't scream.
10.
Way way down at the bottom of the sea, creatures that are bold and free. Down there I'd live my life, free from trouble and strife. Us together, down below, you and me and H2O. Leaving everything behind, an underwater state of mind. Oh, I wanna live my life with you. Oh, I wanna live my life with you. Oh, I wanna live my life with you. Oh, I wanna live my life with you. Spent my time up here on land every day was grey and bland, Now that I've paid my dues I can come and live with you, way down beneath the waves where we don't have to live like slaves, They may be the cows of the sea but they don't get mad cow disease Way down at the bottom of the sea now! You know that we're all free now! As far as we can see now! But how are we gonna breathe now?
11.
Vous me ramasses, Vous me mettre bas, Votre toile des mensonges, C'est tout autour, Un amitié bassée sur malhonnêteté. Je prends votre main, Je prends votre parole, J'ai été trompé, De quoi j'ai entendu, Ne veux pas être partie de cette conspiration. ohé, ohé, ohé! Ne vois pas la raison pour laquelle vous me trompé, ohé, ohé, ohé! Car tout le monde savent que Vous papotez la brise, Cyclones barattage, Car vous n'êtes pas quoi vous demandez d'être, Vous papotez la brise, Vous êtes Monsieur Météo, Mais ça n'a pas d'importance pour moi Nous baissons dans, Nous sommes décrochage, Réalité ou fiction, J'ai des doutes, Essayer de impressioner, Mais il n'est pas nécessaire. Même si votre vie serait mauvais, Nous vous aimerions tous les mêmes, Se défaire de brise, Car nous vous aimons, ohé, ohé, ohé! Tous vos rafale, vous me souffler, ohé, ohé, ohé! Car tout le monde savent que, Vous papotez la brise, Cyclones barattage, Car vous n'êtes pas quoi vous demandez d'être, Vous papotez la brise, Vous êtes Monsieur Météo, Mais ça n'a pas d'importance pour moi
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about

It started as a scribble in green marker when we first started the band, and we knew if was the title of our album. Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered with very little knowledge, it was only thanks to some rad dudes that this was possible. Joe, Jinx, Phil, Neil and Ben. We can't thank you enough.

I'd like to say it's a record about love, loss and anguish. But it's actually about kissing boys to get free drinks, hating everyone and living underwater, and stalking someone from afar. Then again, it's also about that last party before growing up, forgetting and moving on when the bad times hit you, and knowing that in life you take the good with the bad.

This album goes out to the the guys that would rather watch terrible movies than blockbusters, the guys that use "band practice" as an excuse to play video games, the guys that use tights rather than a pop shield, and all the guys that would rather do something themselves and learn, rather than let life happen around them. We were the Flight School Dropouts. And this is our god-damn record.

credits

released August 18, 2011

Blake Hutchings: Rhythm Guitar, vox on 4 & 6
Harry Matthewson: Drums, Melodica, vox on 8
Jack Gorman: Lead Guitar, vox on 3 & 7
Pete Geldart: Sax, Hangovers
Wes Abrahart: Bass, French, vox on 2, 5, 7, 9 & 11
Max Green: Trombone, vox on 1 & 10

All tracks written by us. Except the Verve one.
Drums and Bass recorded by Neil Elliot at East Street Studios
Additional instruments recorded by the Dropouts at Ivory Towers and Askaband
Mixed 'n' Mastered by the immortal Joe Munday
Artwork by Max Green, Wes Abrahart and Harry Matthewson
Available on CD on Ivory Towers Records

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