I know a girl who downs a sixer a day
And she spins around town like it’s judgement day
Strawberry kisses for the first time today
I have the sense that it’s an awful idea,
But she’s strikingly convincing of her innocence
Strawberry Kisses for the first time today
I’m amplified and alive and I want p p play
I’m just so pent up and stressed out with sh sh sh shame
But don’t offend, hold it in
Keep your c c c cool.
She’ll leave you worse off than you were when you met
Or fill you up with clarity and confidence
Strawberry Kisses for the first time today
High-strung with issues and manipulative,
But undeniable and very hard to quit
Strawberry Kisses for the first time today.
I’m amplified and alive and I want play
I think you’re pent up and stressed out with shame
But I’m right here for the taking
I’m ready for the taking,
I’m Right here for the taking by you
Right here for the taking
I’m Ready for the taking
I’m Right here for the taking by you
I know a girl who cannot be possessed
But she’s perfect in her way and tastes like sacrament
Strawberry Kisses for the first time today
So let’s get together while we’re mobile and strong
I’d rather go for a ride than try to solve the whole world
Strawberry Kisses for the first time today.
credits
from For The Taking,
track released May 1, 2018
Craig Kepen: Vocals, all instruments except for drums, songwriting, production, recording.
Alex Chung: Drums
Gabe MG: Mixing
Joe Lambert: Mastering
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