I saw Jimmy Eat World play the entire Clarity album from start to finish.

I'm thinking about coming up with a name to play under. My songs feel bigger than just a solo project. I'm trying to find a way to say that without sounding pretentious. I'm thinking of playing under St. Albans. it's got a nice ring to it, and it reminds me of home. I really wanna do an indie-rock band. I've got like 15 different songs right now to choose from. I'm thinking do a rock record then a folk EP.

June 31, 2004

a new song and an old song.

The Light is Taking Me to Pieces

i look upward and the moon passes by
it strikes through me and i'm glad i'm alive
consequences of the fool i have been
but after darkest night the sun rushes in

I wish I wasn't a wreck since you left

since you left

I wish I wasn't a wreck since you left

since you left

barely making ends meet and it's dragging me down
it never seems enough, it's the hardest part, and i sink to the ground

I made you home, I made you the spot in the back of my heart

Please don't start, please don't start

I wish I wasn't a wreck since you left

since you left

I wish I wasn't a wreck since you left

since you left

This is Love

i was trying to remember the last thing you said
as you walked up the stairwell that led to your bed
and i laughed all alone
at the words never mentioned but often rehearsed
like some expectant mother with only stillbirth
and the sun rose

i was walking aimlessly
i was lonely
and the sun rose
just for me

i was under the incline and under your spell
and those halfhearted love songs, i never sang well,
i will sing all alone
i wish you'd come down that stairwell and take me by the hand
and we would shout out the darkness, sing as loud as we can,
"this is love, i will never be alone."
this is love, i will never be alone.

i was walking aimlessly
i was lonely
and the sun rose
just for me

I wish I wasn't a wreck since you left

since you left

I wish I wasn't a wreck since you left

since you left