Expectations

from Gardening is a Practice, Not an Idea by Blacktop

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My plans are falling through this evening
I didn't want them any way
But now I'm staring at the ceiling
I hope this feeling goes away

My friends are having fun without me
'Cause I didn't really want to go
I'm feeling bad about the evening
Maybe it's best I didn't know

Expectations have got me down
I feel better when they're not around
Expectations are such a weight
And with them I could do away

Had an interview on Wednesday
Got turned down I'm feeling blue
My roommate's standing in the doorway
I guess I'll ask him what to do

My girlfriend's sitting on the sofa
She's looking pretty as she paints
I guess I'll try some yoga
But it feels like its a waste

Expectations have got me down
I feel better when they're not around
Expectations are such a weight
And with them I could do away

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from Gardening is a Practice, Not an Idea, released September 1, 2023
Written, recorded, and mixed by Austin Wood
Pedal steel provided by Ben Murray
Additional guitar provided by Jacob Greenberg

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Blacktop is an indie surf folk project based out of Milwaukee, WI

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