Does Your Boyfriend Play Drums?

by @amelea · @thenucleus

Liner Notes

#alternativerock #indierock #drums @amelea : I was in the parking lot of India Palace, waiting for my food order - when I glanced at my phone and saw I had gotten an email. Subject line: Does your boyfriend play drums?

Started writing this song immediately.

Also, the answer is no.

Lyrics

Does your boyfriend play drums? Are you on the run? Are you in the business of playing some songs? Metaphorically Hyperbolically Are you the one that hits play then runs away

You running away They don't wanna see You on the stage You're in the back alley Playing it on your face You could be an actress Selling methamphetamine To muppets who got canceled Play it on that channel The streets aren't clean Like they used to be Taking a shower In your neighbor’s bird bath Clean

Does your boyfriend play drums? Are you on the run? Are you in the business of playing some songs? Metaphorically Hyperbolically Are you the one that hits play then runs away

Does your dad drive a truck But you're not moving, you're stuck Your mom’s basement has mildew and your friends are all drunk Does your best friend sing along To all of their songs And move her tongue along to all of his thoughts Does it ever get stuck Does her brain ever catch up Can you touch your toes Count it on your fingers Can you say what you think Or would you rather leave here

Does your boyfriend play drums? Are you on the run? Are you in the business of playing some songs? Metaphorically Hyperbolically Are you the one that hits play then runs away

Yeah he plays He hits play and walks away Yeah he plays He hits play and runs away

Comments

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So good...had to play the song again for my wife. I played drums badly in a previous life

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Well this just kicks a$$ in every way: lyrically, guitarically, vocally, hyberbolically for sure. Love the way you bring it up and take it down, and the little vocal asides, and that guitar at the end...yowza

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@zid_xerox

Next question: does your father play bass guitar? 😄

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@ambroise

Well if he does (chop)stick with him !

I love when te bass shoulder the guitars descending riff. Also this song is a movie trailer. When does it comes out ? Or has it allready run away ?

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Awesome! This is a song that has a great metaphor that you’re not quite sure if it means something deeper or if it’s just a simple question.

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my gawd. this goes extremely hard. its familiar and new. more please.

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I'm loving the post punk attitude with the alt rock dressing. I love that reverb drenched rock guitar, the vocal is great. I love those last lines, too. Perfect ending.

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Wait, you actually check your emails??? I love that post-punk sounding guitar! It's like bonkers surf riffing.

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love this!! you have such a good voice!! :D

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@djtjb

OMG that intro is so friggin good! You guys are on a heater this season. Love the vibe and energy throughout the whole track. Killer stuff!

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Sounds brutal in the very best of ways. It is best parts of crazy and unique. That opening riff is great. Amelea delivers the amazingly unique vocals in that absolutely recognizable and unique style.

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@powlob

ah that second guitar before the catchy chorus... we're so lucky to have that e-mail sent and you guys to come up with this!!! Love it!!!

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I have no idea what the metaphor is but this track is one heck of a groove. amelea + the nucleus = potent, unique indie rock!

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