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Bread and Circuses

from "Vox Pop" by The Aldermaniacs

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lyrics

I couldn't feel my face at Michigan and Lake Street
I spent the night with a ghost
Followed her phantom sound all the way from downtown,
Sister, what do you know?
Why can't you see?
Heart asleep in the streets
Bread and circuses on your mind
And the trains, they run on time

I was too late getting to the station
But I saw her wave
The sight of her hand, the sign of my end
Fading on the elevated track
And I can endure a small but bloody war
Against my silence
My collar to the cold, an emperor deposed
From the throne of conquered daydreams

I couldn't feel my toes on Sacramento
I spent the night with a ghost
Hiding my weary eyes from the threat of sunrise
Thoughts a cello scroll maze
Why can't you see?
Heart asleep in the streets
Bread and circuses on your mind
And the trains, they run on time

I was too late getting to the station
But I saw her wave
The sight of her hand, the sign of my end
Fading on the elevated track
And I can endure a small but bloody war
Against my silence
My collar to the cold, an emperor deposed
From the throne of conquered daydreams

credits

from "Vox Pop", released March 13, 2014
Music and lyrics by Alex Gilewicz and Drew Pompano
Recorded by Brian Sharpe
Produced by the Aldermaniacs and Brian Sharpe
Cello and Vocal: Alex Gilewicz
Guitar and Vocal: Drew Pompano

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The Aldermaniacs Chicago, Illinois

The Aldermaniacs are an unexpectedly ear-catching combination of cello, played with a daring approach to melody that makes use of unorthodox textures, and amplified guitar, played with a cool, understated tone and a colorful use of harmony.

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