I Hate Both Of You, But Me and Frank Go Way Back

from The World Will Fall by Atlas On Strike

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Song title comes from a conversation via facebook between Josh and long time friend Justin Seideman. A mock fight was going on about Frank Sinatra and Josh finally said he hated both Justin and his then Girlfriend, but he and Frank (Sinatra) went way back.

Written by Josh in one sitting, this song was intended to be pop song with the traditional verse/chorus, but became just a bunch of small parts thrown together which sounded great. The lyrics are about frustration from a relationship which took a turn for the worse. It didn't end in fights or yelling and screaming, just lots of sadness and loneliness. Out came some of the most personal lyrics written for Atlas.

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Time for another trip into the past
With time spent in parking lots, late nights that won't last
But I need to be honest just this one last time
And shed out some thoughts, some piece of my mind

You were always afraid of things inside of your head
Why don't you defeat all of your demons and
Live your life instead
Constantly trying to correct things that cannot be saved
You gave up so quick, just cause of one bad mistake

So take some time off for evaluation
This alarm calls for evacuation
A small town scene incarceration
There's no more need for contemplation

If we gave out some cues to our generation
We might get a little more education
I hope we go out with a celebration
As soon as our bus rolls out from the station

So this one goes out to all who have heart
Who have loved and lost and been torn apart
We'll move on
We'll be fine
Just this one last time

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from The World Will Fall, released March 14, 2011

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