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Leave Me


Will everybody leave me?
Do I want them to?

The opposite of addiction is connection
I nicked that off Johann Hari
but he won’t mind, he’s been there
and you know what, maybe I’m all right just rattling:
echoing one liners off walls of my own choosing.

I think it’s time to rusticate my anxiety,
that old muscle in my chest is way less squeaky of late
perhaps I’ll get a few beers in
sit on the sofa and watch some Yoga with Adrienne:
a little bit of neck hygiene goes a long way…

Will everybody leave me? Do I want them to? x 4

What we believe to be our best instincts
are often our worse
but this morning I only needed the one coffee
I’ve begun to talk to myself a little more kindly
I bought some new trainers, read an Instapoem.

About 90% of shit can be fixed by a long walk
so pass me that sou’wester, watch me shuffle
beneath the rustle of the poplars
fuck me those trees are keen
they’re shooting up round here like school boys’ shins.

Will everybody leave me? Do I want them to? x 4

How do you let go without giving up?
Ah that’s the question, int it?
I think it’s all in the feel, like finding the biting point
or locating a vein, turning on a light in the dark,
or knowing when to drop
the bass.

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from The People Who Run The Country, released October 26, 2022
Wright / Taylor

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The People Who Run The Country Sheffield, UK

The People Who Run The Country roll their misanthropic fun wagon of pop into 2022 and suddenly things don’t seem that bad any more. Sure, life might be a shit show but just look at the lights!

Their debut single gained Radio 6 airplay and this Autumn they’re bringing out their debut LP. ... more

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