Getting High

by Lady Empire

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My skin is thicker than my patience
My heart is young
This house, it feels so old
I'm drunk again and I don't know where my friends went
And I'm counting cigarette butts on the pavement

Thinking I...
I don't wanna die where I was born
I ain't never seen the world outside
Hey, jet setter
Your reflection in my eyes
It ain't the same as getting high

I wish I'd never left the northside
We used to rearrange the street signs
I want my son to feel the warmth of the Church Hill sunlight
From across the river in the meantime

I don't wanna die where I was born
Having never seen the world outside
The reflection of jet setters in my eyes
It ain't the same as getting high

I know you don't want me around
With my head up in the clouds
With my fair weather friends in the house
With my feet so far off the ground

I'm gonna give you peace of mind
Without losing mine
Gonna give you peace of mind
Without losing mine

When you lose it, you'll lose
You'll lose it
You'll lose

Slow down
Slow down
Slow down
Slow down now

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released May 16, 2017
Written by Isaac Friend
Isaac Friend--Vocals and guitar
Joe Vanderhoff--lead guitar
Brady Heck--Bass
Ryan Tinsley--Drums

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Lady Empire Richmond, Virginia

Lady Empire is a band from Richmond, Va whose sound is rooted in folk, alternative and americana. Isaac Friend is the lead singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist. Former Conditions drummer, Ryan Tinsley, heard Isaac play an acoustic set and decided he wanted to play together. Joe Vanderhoff joined as lead guitarist and back up vocalist, and Lady Empire was formed. ... more

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