Back to the Mainland

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you cut like a knife, and now I’m wide open
stuck in the ocean fighting for my life
if I don’t find a way of this island
i’ll surely rot here, try as i might

i’m not one to run away
but i run away when i run for my life
it’s anyone’s guess just how deep this wound is
or what the sutures spell out on my chest

even the birds slip you into conversation
i’m throwing caution to the wind
i guess i kind of loved her

day 39, I guess this is me now
little to eat or ways to get my message out
i broke all the bottles, don’t make me scream it
please send somebody or just come yourself

i’ll throw you a signal or some kind of sign
maybe i’ll whistle if i’m still alive
i tried to impress you, look! i made fire
but it went wild, and now i’m on fire

even the birds slip you into conversation
i’m throwing caution to the wind
i guess i kind of loved her

wait, i’m in charge here
it’s back to the mainland
where I feel less lonely when i was alone

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released December 1, 2020
Chris Rollins: vocals, acoustic guitar, drums
Sam Libretti: bass
Brian Murphy: percussion
Tony Tenerelli: guitar
Dominic Doria: guitar, vocals
George Georgacopoulous: drums
Drew Neely: keyboards

Produced by Drew Neely at Off the Tracks Recording, Frankfort, IL for Thrifty Records

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...and the balloons Tinley Park, Illinois

If you like bands, you might like...and the balloons! Singer-songwriter Chris Rollins features a cavalcade of rotating Chicago-area musicians to make up...and the balloons. With influences ranging from Simon & Garfunkel to Green Day, ...and the balloons' high energy, alternative pop-rock pulls from multiple musical elements to create catchy melodies with distinct lyrical storytelling. ... more

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