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You and I

by The Steadfast Son

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1.
Love Letters 03:47
You came In through my window trying to get what’s yours see, you left a letter in my bag but it wasn’t for me. So in a frantic frenzy, you tried to take it back, but I couldn’t help but stand in shock at the site of your attack. (Site of your attack) You told me to forget about the letter that I found, that you couldn’t live another second now that your secret’s out and you said instead of you, it might be better if I died. But the envelope was empty there was no letter inside. (No letter inside) You wrote a love letter to my best friend but you gave it to the wrong person. Well you’re such a klutz he doesn’t know you screwed up and you fainted you were feeling hopeless. (well) I told you that a love letter’s nothing to be ashamed of. So I showed you all the things I wrote for the girl that I love. I said you should be happy at least you tried to make a move, but I didn’t think you’d read my notes and see who they were to. I wrote a love letter to your best friend and now I guess you know my secret. Well I’m just like you now what do we do? I suppose we have something in common. But now it’s 4am and you refuse to go home ‘cause you don’t think I can be trusted. But you and I are on the same boat. I swear to god that I’ll keep your secret. (You wrote a) You wrote a love letter to my best friend and you wanna know if they’re old fashioned. Well I’ll give you advice but just not tonight, I’m thinking this can wait until the morning. Well I guess you’re in love with my best friend and I’m in love with your best friend too. So if I help you out will you go home now? Then maybe later you can help me too.
2.
Okay 04:19
Okay, I know I said I’d help you out but this is ridiculous. Coming over every day and eating breakfast at my house is looking suspicious. And now your best friend’s shocked when she sees us together even though you live next door and your snarky look implies that I don’t have a chance with her and you won’t help me with my problems till I help you with yours. So I guess I’m backed into a corner, but I don’t care I’m not scared of a challenge. So let’s come up with a plan to try and get your man or you’ll keep pushing me around for as long as I’ll allow it. And I’ll let you, ‘cause I think it’s kinda cute how you try so hard. And I can’t stand to see you fail so I really wanna root for you. Okay, it’s time to set this plan in motion so just act natural. If he runs away then I guess that’s fine we’re just gonna have to run after him. And now a simple task becomes anything but that because you fell and hit the floor. And even though I broke your fall it doesn’t help your pride at all. So it’ll sit here and console you until I can’t no more. So I guess it’s harder than we thought it’s be But it’s fine just give it time and we’ll get it. I don’t wanna see you cryin’ ‘cause good things take time and I promise if you’re patient then you won't regret it. But apparently, people talk and about how we’ve been spending our time And when word spreads far enough it doesn’t matter if any of it’s true. Okay, So everybody’s talking about us, but nobody listens. You just live next door and it’s nothing more. I wish that they would let us explain it. ‘Cause if they really paid attention, it’s obvious that I’m not yours, you’re not mine. You say you’ll set the record straight and put a stop to everything. That you’re sure it’s gonna work, then we can go back to our old lives. And it’s strange I don’t know if I want that. You’re a pain though I think I kinda like it. But I’ll let you go and do whatever you have to, If it’s a means to an end then I guess that I can’t fight it but I want to… Stay like this and stand by you ‘cause it just feels right If things went back to normal I don’t think that I’d know what to do. Okay, so I suppose that this is my life, I’m gonna have to get used to it. It’s a little weird now that you’re not here, I thought that this is what I wanted. So now I’m confused and not sure what to do ‘cause you won’t come around anymore. I’m not saying it’s an issue and definitely don’t miss you But I keep looking up and thinking that you’ll walk through the door. So you say that this is how things have to be, but I don’t think that you’ll be okay without me. You’re nothing but a mess, a clumsy girl, a nervous wreck. And when I see you looking hopeless all I wanna do is help you. So there’s something, you decided that you want and you’ve fixed your sites. And I said that I would help so I guess I’m gonna stay and see this through.
3.
Butterflies 03:23
She’s got an energy that fills up the room and when I saw her that first moment I knew, She’s the one I wanna be with all I do is fantasize, but when she’s close I’m breathless, stomach filled with butterflies. I know I know that every time that she gets close to me, I wanna say something to her but I can barely speak. My face gets flushed I act a fool and I can tell you why. I lose my nerve when I’m near her and you just can’t deny. She’s got an energy that fills up the room and when I saw her that first moment I knew, She’s the one I wanna be with all I do is fantasize, but when she’s close I’m breathless, stomach filled with butterflies. I know you think that I’m a mess and I can’t get it right, It’s not my fault I can’t confess I’m just too scared to try. She’s so upfront and unlike us, she’s anything but shy. When she’s so cute that I can’t move it gets me every time. She’s got an energy that fills up the room and when I saw her that first moment I knew, She’s the one I wanna be with all I do is fantasize, but when she’s close I’m breathless, stomach filled with butterflies. She feels so far away, you say I aim too high. Well too bad I’m not ashamed, I won’t apologize. I’ll just keep dreaming of the day, the day I make her mine. Mine! She’s got an energy that fills up the room and when I saw her that first moment I knew, She’s the one I wanna be with all I do is fantasize, but when she’s close I’m breathless, stomach filled with butterflies. She’s got an energy that fills up the room and when I saw her that first moment I knew, She’s the one I wanna be with all I do is fantasize, but when she’s close I’m breathless, stomach filled with butterflies. Stomach filled with butterflies yeah. Stomach filled with butterflies. Stomach filled with butterflies.
4.
New Girl 03:25
Who is she? You say you’ve seen her in magazines, but what is she doing here with him? I can feel your jealousy. He says they’ve been friends since they were kids but she’s not quite as sweet as she appears to be. Just wait and see. Now she’s all over me and you can’t stand the sight of her. You wish that she would leave. There’s a new girl in town and she’s messing with my head. And I know she’s fake fake fake, but she still makes me nervous. And I think there’s more than meets the eye but even fake girls can be a little shy. So why does she open up to me? Tell me what does she see that I can’t see? Who is she? I mean really not just the face that she puts up, sooner or later she’s gotta give up this facade. Well, she says if I tear my walls down and I let you see, who I really am would you fall for me? Now she’s too close to me when you walk in the room. It’s not what you think I can explain. There’s a new girl in town and she’s messing with my head. And I know she’s fake fake fake, but she still makes me nervous. And I think there’s more than meets the eye but even fake girls can be a little shy. So why does she open up to me? Tell me what does she see that I can’t see? Oh, but there’s a point when I draw the line, if she makes you hurt or makes you cry, ‘cause I don’t know what I’m suppose to do. When I see you cracking and crumbling but you won’t say why you’re mad at me. Well can’t you see she’s messing with you too? See the new girl in town she’s been running her mouth trying to gain the favour of everyone around. While you’re thinking up ways to take her down. And you say it’s all about settling a score, but your actions make me wonder who you’re doing it for? It’s time to put these misconceptions to bed. I just need you to calm down and forget the things she said. There’s a new girl in town and she’s messing with our heads.
5.
Wasting Time 04:49
It’s always the same, you spend every day staring at him from a distance. But things will never change if you just sit and wait for him all night. There’s something to be said for waiting till it’s right and something also, for persistence No matter what you say, eventually you must make up your mind But if you really want this then you better start to chase it. ‘Cause if this is all you’ve got I’m not convinced. Well if you love him why are you wasting your time with me? You’re always making excuses not to follow through. I’m always trying to help you win his heart, but it seems nothing is working no matter what I do. You say you’re biding time, but I think you’re just shy, spouting nonsense and excuses. If you wanna make a move you better do it soon while there’s still time. And now had a dream, where you end up with me, and you’re convinced that it’s a warning. Because it was the worst dream that you’ve ever had in your whole life. You say if that’s your future then you better start to change it, that’s not the kinda life you wanna live. Well if you love him why are you wasting your time with me? you’re always making excuses not to follow through. And now you’re doubting if it’s what you really want but you can’t make a decision, you don’t know how to choose. Suddenly the dream you had isn’t seeming all that bad, when this room is huge but you’re so close to me. And you reconsider everything, wondering if your hopes and dreams aren’t everything you once thought them to be. Well if you love him why are you wasting your time with me? you’re always making excuses not to follow through. Well if you love him why are you wasting your time with me? you’re always making excuses not to follow through. And you keep fighting, with everything you got but it’s like the more that you fight it’s a fight you’re gonna lose. Oh and suddenly the dream you had isn’t seeming all that bad when the room is huge but you’re still close to me. And you reconsider everything, wondering if your hopes and dreams aren’t everything you once thought them to be. Well if you love him why are you wasting your time with me you’re always making excuses not to follow through. ‘Cause you’ve been wondering if it has to be this hard and you say “Why are things simpler whenever I’m with you?”
6.
Home 03:15
You got so used to the silence, cause you’d been living on your own. Holed up in your apartment but it never felt like home. You never really knew what family was because you never felt a part of one and if you did you don’t remember what it’s like. So loneliness was nothing new, just cold inside an empty room, You never asked for more, because you thought that’s all there was. And for the longest time, it hurt so much, to be alone when all you want is someone, who will call your name and tell you to come back home. But if they don’t where do you go? 'Cause Lately. spending all your days with me, seems to just feel normal, how things should always be. And something's changed in you since spring. Through summer you faced everything. You've grown so much in such a short amount of time. And you're done with putting up that front of standing tall and acting tough because there's nothing wrong with feeling small. And though I'm always looking out for you You stay And you protect me too. I never would have guessed before, but looking at you now. You're not afraid to fight for what you want. You stand up for the ones you love. You never want to see them left alone. And I can see, the ways you changed completely even if it's something that you can’t So maybe, it means you found something. Something that you couldn't find before. Cause Lately, spending all your days with me, seems to just feel normal. How things should always be.
7.
Bothering Me 02:02
I’ve always known that you’ve been in love with him, but lately, everybody’s talkin’ sayin’ that you two would be perfect. And I don’t know why it comes as a surprise to me, but it’s like for the first time my eyes are open and I can see. I don’t know why it’s bothering me, when everything is ending up the way that we wanted it to be. And I don’t know why it’s bothering me. Now somehow I’m a wreck not quite what you’d expect to see but it’s bothering me. (Woah-oh-oh) Yeah, it’s bothering me. I don’t know why it’s bothering me when everything is ending up the way that we wanted it to be. (oh-oh-oh) And I don’t know why it’s bothering me. Now somehow I’m a wreck not quite what you’d expect to see but it’s bothering me. (Woah-oh-oh) Yeah bothering me.
8.
Do you remember on Christmas eve we went to that party? You told me it’s your favourite time of year. With the way, the town’s lit up and the air is filled with love So you decided it was time I go and face my fears. You told me you’d be my angel of love, my shining light. That you’d help me get the girl here on the holiest of nights. That Christmas Eve we showed up at the party, my head was filled with doubts my heart astir. You said as long as I keep calm, take a breath, it won’t be long until she’s walking in and I’ll be next to her. So I waited while the night died down, but she was nowhere to be seen, when it dawned on me you’d disappeared as well. Then I heard that you were headed home once you told her I where I was. That you didn’t want interfere when she finally did show up. But I didn’t want to be there, unless you could be there too. So I fled without using my head and ran right after you. That christmas eve I came in through your window in a red hat and suit to make your dream come true I spun you around and told you, You shouldn’t be alone So that Christmas eve, I said I’d stay with you. But then you forced me out the door and told me that I needed to go back. That she’s expecting me to be there and I just can’t waste this chance. But when you watched me walk away you watched me walk out of your life. Because you realized that if i’m with her you can’t be by my side. That christmas eve you realized that you loved me. So you ran out after me but I was gone. You screamed my name into the sky, fell to your knees and cried. Because that Christmas eve you chose to let me go. Oh, you didn’t realize what you had till it was gone. Or maybe part of you ignored it and you knew all along. But It’s too late to change your mind, you’re out of time you took too long. And now that Christmas Eve’s a memory that hurts and just feels wrong. And just like every year before and every single one to come. You spent that christmas eve alone, no one to hold, no one to love. You stayed in christmas eve, alone no one to love.
9.
Winter Break 02:15
When she told me no, I’m thinking I just about died. But you told me she would come around and that she only turned me down because she thinks you need me in your life. You said “once she see’s that you’re gone and I'm doing just fine, she’ll come back to you and she won’t have an excuse. She’ll see the truth and then she’ll change her mind.” But I don’t know how likely that is. She left me feeling small and insignificant When she rejected me on Christmas Eve I felt myself lose hope So maybe it’s better now if I just let her go. Now maybe I’m wrong, but I’m not quite convinced that you’re right. Though I guess that there were signs when she would laugh and she would look at me that said she felt the same a couple times. You say “She’ll show up when she knows that there’s no you and I.” You tell me once you disappear, that when you’re gone no longer here, she’ll gladly fill the void left by my side. But I don’t know how likely that is. Still, you insist on keeping your distance You’ve been avoiding me since New Year's Eve and I don’t know what to do. Because it’s one thing if she stays away from me but it’s another if it’s you. I don’t think that this is what I wanted. It’s not quite the way I imagined it in my head. Maybe there’s a chance that I can, take back what I did. But I don’t know how likely that is.
10.
Home, Pt 2 04:15
I got so used to being close to you, and now I don’t know what to do with myself. I think about the things we used to do when I’m sitting in my living room and I can’t help, Feeling as if it’s all somehow my fault. I didn’t mean to leave you lonely. But every time I see you now, you pretend that you don’t know me. But you do, better than anyone yeah you do. I didn’t notice you were next to me until you said you wouldn’t be, anymore. And now I wish that I could talk to you, But I know that you don’t want me to, so you ignore, me as if, I don’t exist. I know you only want to help me, but when I wish that you were here it hurts like hell and honestly I’m so confused, what do I do? And I wish that I could see back then, all the things that I see now. Because it just makes so much sense, when I’m saying it out loud. And I can’t be the only one, I can tell you feel it too. ‘Cause for the longest time, it hurt so much to be alone when all you want is someone who will call your name and tell you to come back home. But you gave up on that dream long ago... You told me, there were once things that you thought might be nice. A family of your own, someone to hold you through the night. But at some point, you stopped dreaming, and you stopped making plans, and you told yourself you wouldn’t wish for anything again. You became convinced that things like that could never be for you. That only place where you could go was inside that empty room. But You’re dead wrong, I’ll be the one, who will call your name and tell you to come back home. So come back home. Please please come back home, Please please come back home.
11.
You and I 04:38
I got the guts to stand by you, I got the guts to stand by you, I got the guts to stand by you. I got the guts to stand by you, I got the guts to stand by you, I got the guts to stand by you. So it seems, everyone, I meet is scared of me if the look me in the eye. But you’ve been feeling that way too, it seems like no one understands you, always feeling like you’re on the outside. Well don’t you know, that I’m as scared as you, there aren’t many things I got the guts to do. But I got the guts to stand by you, I got the guts to stand by you, I got the guts to stand by you. Every day, I promised you that I’d stay by your side and do everything you say. And that’s what I intend to do, stick around and see this through, ‘cause as it stands I don’t see any other way. You say “Stop before everybody gets the wrong idea, you don’t have to do this anymore” But I can’t help the way I feel. I wanna take care of you, you and I will stand on equal ground because we belong together even if you can’t see it now. And I wanna be there to help make your dreams come true. ‘Cause you seem to want the same for me so I will take care of you. I got the guts to stand by you, I got the guts to stand by you, I got the guts to stand by you. Come back to me! It’s settled now and I’ve made up my mind, you’re the only one I need. I know you think you’re in the way, but I wanna spend all my days with you by me and that’s the choice I’ve made. You say “I’ll be fine I can make it on my own” But you don’t you lie, you know that I’m your home I wanna take care of you, you and I will stand on equal ground because we belong together even if you can’t see it now. And I wanna be there to help make your dreams come true. But I only ever let you down and now I don’t know what to do. ‘Cause I let you get away from me and now you’re lost and all alone. But I swear that once I find you I’m never letting go. I wanna take care of you, you and I will stand on equal ground, because we belong together even if you can’t see it now. I wanna take care of you, you and I will stand on equal ground, because we belong together even if you can’t see it now. And I wanna be there to help make your dreams come true. ‘Cause you seem to want the same for me so I will take care of you. You and I will stand on equal ground, because we belong together even if you can’t see it now. And I wanna be there to help make your dreams come true. ‘Cause you seem to want the same for me so I will take care of you. I got the guts to stand by you, I got the guts to stand by you, I got the guts to stand by you.
12.
Runaway 03:31
It seems like every time we try to figure out our lives, something’s always getting in the way. I finally know just what I want and now it seems like everyone is trying to tell us what to do and who to be. Well I don’t care what anybody else thinks ‘cause all this time it’s just been you and me. Let’s run away and let’s get married it seems like the only choice or else your mother’s gonna take you away from me. Never again will you be lonely we don’t need anyone but us and they can’t stop us if they can’t find us, they can’t control us if we run. Let’s run away. Oh let’s run away We tell our friends about our plan and what we intend to do, they look at us as if we were insane. They say that they won’t hold us back although they don’t approve because they know we’ll do it either way. Well, I don’t care what anybody else thinks ‘cause all this time it’s just been you and me. Let’s run away and let’s get married it seems like the only choice or else your mother’s gonna take you away from me. Never again will you be lonely we don’t need anyone but us and they can’t stop us if they can’t find us, they can’t control us if we run. Let’s run away. Oh let’s run away Our friends they give us money, some food, a place to stay. But I can’t help but wondering if things are really gonna change. If I’m running from my problems is this the only life I’ll know? If I turn and run when things get bad am I really an adult? Oh, let’s go back and start all over, I’m sure it’s what we need to do. I’m not certain of a lot of things but I know that I need you. Know that I’ll always be with you, and you’ll never be alone. And if your mother will be waiting for you when you get back home Don’t run away. I’m done running away, I’m done running away.
13.
Not Goodbye 02:23
You packed your bags and then you left me in the middle night. I couldn’t stop myself from being sad, though I knew the reason why. All this talk of family, what lies ahead for you and I, made you think about your mother and the way you made her cry. If we were gonna be together then you’d have to make things right. So you went to see your mother, returning to her side. I knew for you, it wasn’t easy to just leave without goodbyes, but you needed to go back there and you weren’t wasting time. All our friends were angry the day that I came back, and you were nowhere to be seen. They didn’t understand how I could say that it’s okay and why I ever let you leave. But knew it had to happen, this is how it had to be. Because I knew that once you worked things out that you’d come back to me. When you returned we would get married, we’d have our entire lives to live and be together so this is not goodbye.
14.
Stay 05:29
It’s not easy when the person you love, Isn’t right next to you. But I know you’re trying to find a better version of yourself and you’ve still got some work to do. To reconcile what you left behind, you did what you had to do. So I’ve been waiting patiently, the day that you return to me is close I know that I’ll see you soon. But if you need a year, then I guess it’s a year that you’ll get. I’ll wait forever for when we can be together, I decided it the moment we met. It’s a decision I made, to stay by your side. Even if everything around us falls apart I’ll stay with you the rest of my life But I don’t think that it will, ‘cause we’ll still have our love. Even if you’re far from me the future isn’t hard to see I promise you that I won’t give up, I won’t give up. No, I won’t give up. A piece of you is always with me I hold it close every day. And I’m doing just fine I think about you all the time, You haven’t missed much, everyone’s still the same. But we all miss you, more than you’ll ever know. It hasn’t been easy every day you’re not with me is a day I dream of when you’ll come home. Till then I’ll be here. When you’re back you don’t have to explain. I waited ‘cause I wanted to, and also I’m in love with you. I knew when I decided to stay. It’s a decision I made, to stay by your side. Even if everything around us falls apart I’ll stay with you the rest of my life But I don’t think that it will, ‘cause we’ll still have our love. Even if you’re far from me the future isn’t hard to see I promise you that I won’t give up. Through the distance and days, my feeling won’t falter or change. With nothing but patience, I’ll stay here and wait until the day that you come back to me. It’s a decision I made, to stay by your side. Even if everything around us falls apart I’ll stay with you the rest of my life But I don’t think that it will, ‘cause we’ll still have our love. Even if you’re far from me the future isn’t hard to see I promise you that I won’t give up. I won’t give up. I won’t give up. I wanna take care of you, you and I will stand on equal ground Because we belong together and that’s all that matters now. I’ll be there to help,’cause you’re my dream come true. My love will move through time and space and I will take care of you.

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released May 12, 2017

The Steadfast Son is:
Brian Magnan- Lyrics, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, and MIDI
Josh Blaauboer- Drums
Matt Poelma- Bass

Additional Parts:
Tony Pietrafesa, Gabe Pietrafesa, and Justin Clark- Lead Guitar
TaylorClark- Bass
Amy Fuller and Alexis Ireland- Female Vocals

Recorded, Produced and Mixed by Brian Magnan
Mastered at Nada Recording Studios by John Naclerio

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