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from The Midwest Is Still Dreaming by Nate Leslie
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All layout done by Nate Leslie.
Album photography by Robyn Birkey.
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T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital AlbumExtremely soft, high-quality, speckled white Canvas brand t-shirt that is a throwback to the cover design of "Burst", but with the title of Nate's upcoming release "The Midwest Is Still Dreaming." It's so comfortable, you'll never want to take it off. The "6" on the back refers to the new album being Nate's 6th release.
There will also be a physical copy of either Whose Fault The Grammar? or AWAKE MUSIC included with purchase!
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lyrics
If you're not careful, you just might still be here
just keep your eyes open
just keep your eyes
it's just an expression, but you find yourself stretched too thin
the midwestern winter threatens to freeze your skin
all of the anger building up inside our cars
just open your window, watch it float away
and all the distractions creeping up inside your head
have every intention of going blind
I'm a lean, mean, dying machine
the biggest mistake that you've ever seen was me
packing my bags to leave
nobody daydreams of living in Illinois
what can I offer you now? I couldn't say
and all the construction workers out on route 59
will they make a difference? I couldn't say
I'm a lean, mean, dying machine
the biggest mistake that you've ever seen was me
packing my bags to leave
You're a lean, mean, crying machine
the biggest mistake that you've ever seen was me
hurting your feelings
If you're not careful, you just might still be here
just keep your eyes open
just keep your eyes
just keep your eyes open
just keep your eyes
it's just an expression, but you find yourself stretched too thin
the midwestern winter threatens to freeze your skin
all of the anger building up inside our cars
just open your window, watch it float away
and all the distractions creeping up inside your head
have every intention of going blind
I'm a lean, mean, dying machine
the biggest mistake that you've ever seen was me
packing my bags to leave
nobody daydreams of living in Illinois
what can I offer you now? I couldn't say
and all the construction workers out on route 59
will they make a difference? I couldn't say
I'm a lean, mean, dying machine
the biggest mistake that you've ever seen was me
packing my bags to leave
You're a lean, mean, crying machine
the biggest mistake that you've ever seen was me
hurting your feelings
If you're not careful, you just might still be here
just keep your eyes open
just keep your eyes
credits
from The Midwest Is Still Dreaming,
released November 10, 2016
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Nate Leslie Chicago, Illinois
Nate Leslie is a sonic alchemist creating his own blend of indie post-punk electro psychedelic rock. Whatever that means.
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