Verse 1
I come and go
But never really get ahead
I think I know
But do the opposite instead
Try to control
The urges running through my head
Have I missed it or is it just late?
How did I
Get to be the one behind
Don’t I try?
The thought’ll go and loose my mind
Wasting my time
Working on the fucken fly
Has it departed or is it delayed?
Chorus 1
And I find myself just going through the motions
Which isn’t the best realisation to have
Though I try
To tell myself
That it’s all right
I’m lying looking myself in the eye
Verse 2
Seem so young
Circles slowly hypntoise
I have have my fun
And back before I realise
There’s only one
Shadow from a distant sun
Am I in it or it just shade?
Chorus 2
And I find myself just going through the motions
Which isn’t the best realisation to have
And it is so hard to see
Through routine reality
So I keep
Lying looking myself in the eye
Chorus 3
And I find myself just going through the motions
Which isn’t the best realisation to have
And it is so hard to see
Through routine reality
So I keep lying, I keep lying, I keep lying
I’m lying looking myself in the eye
credits
from Strings & Wood EP,
released May 24, 2014
Music & lyrics by Joel Havea
supported by 4 fans who also own “Going Through The Motions”
I never listen to the radio much anymore. Turned it on the other day and heard "Don't Belong" followed by an interview on PBS. Purchased the digital release and the vinyl immediately. Just love the whole EP. Please keep making your brilliant brand of music - Ash Osgood. Ash Osgood
The lead singer of punk band Camp Cope ventures into romantic synth-pop territory, tempering slick arrangements with bare sentiment.
Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 8, 2020
Deeply-felt, folk-derived indiepop from Melbourne that balances lovely, quavering vocal melodies with twinkling acoustics. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 18, 2017