Nowhere Fast

from Parallel Lives by KTW

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Writing songs about the national debt
Over a demitasse and cigarettes
Twisting fingers to hit that fret
Watching the girls in class
Going nowhere fast

One for the stick, one for the bouncing ball
A third for sketching that face on the wall
Slowly walking down the hall
The days seemed so vast
Going nowhere fast

And when the lights went on we'd wonder at the change
Like birds peeking out after falling rain

Heading downtown for the show at Toad
Mountains on Fire and Seaside Joe
You'd never imagined so much snow
Skidding, short on gas
Going nowhere fast

My hands were humming on the wheel
Do you remember that youthful zeal
Crackling like an electric eel
Who's caught a spark at last
Going nowhere fast

They sing a song to say hello
Keep your eyes on that goal
Should still believe in rock and roll
Even at half-mast
Going nowhere fast

And when the lights go on we'll wonder at the change
Like birds peeking out after falling rain

How does it feel to be past your prime?
What's so great about peace of mind?
We're finding out one day at a time
I'm just proud we've passed
Going nowhere fast

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from Parallel Lives, released January 22, 2024
Kyle Thompson-Westra: vocals, rhythm guitar
Jarrett Nicolay: guitars, bass, organ, backing vocals, percussion

Written and composed by Kyle Thompson-Westra

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