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Spoons and Chopsticks

by Spoons and Chopsticks

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1.
DNA 02:10
Whoa oh- Nah, just kidding. There are no lyrics. Unless you count "yeah".
2.
Clouded mind of mine Worried about small things to happen yet And the worst things to come I take steps back To fix myself For the upcoming future Regretting moments as i learn how to live A better life Away i go I forgot how to fly Gazing back on past memories Say how foolish i was Lookin back on past memories And yell how stupid i was We've forgot the thing we've been looking for All these sad years That thing we've been looking for is... LOVE!!! Like stretch marks across angered faces We stress the chance at failing this But we'll be happy again We all work to get paid Wishing all of it would just go away But we'll be happy again Away we go We forgot how to fly Look down and see that burden you be carrying now You know what you must go and do Cut loose that anchor! Cut loose the anchor For a hopeful future Cut loose the anchor For hopeful futures
3.
Life seems to answer cases we question For since we live it we strive to answer the unknown Knowing things keeps us living a better life Keep in mind though we all learn through failure. Come on! Test our morals now and later Say! Have we matured? I don't know! I'll let you answer that yourself mister I'll let you answer that yourself my friend The paths you take decides your forever happy ending I hope you bring someone along with you This is the path i walk This is my path away I will not live by society standards! This is the path I walk! This is my path away!
4.
Chicago 05:18
Trapped in little boxes place to place And only one thing keeps that smile on her face Cold containers rush us here to there This place is great but we're just not happy anywhere It walks, and it walks, and it walks away from me And it pushes away all the things that I've been investing In the person who's now set aside to a place where I am not Hear that Chicago din, rumbling, swaying in the wind This time the dirty side wins, as the rain falls down This love that I let in has burst out flowing And it's filthy as the rain, I can feel my toes going Out come the cameras, things are getting stale You know a hundred photos can tell some untrue tales We're all growing, we are all young But there are so many hopeful futures yet to be sung It walks, and it walks, and it walks away from me And it pushes away all the things that I've been investing But I know it's a natural thing, I'll step forward, I'll let go Hear that Chicago din, rumbling swaying with the wind Sometimes the shallow end gets the best of us But you won't let a feeling win, 'cause your God is with you You'll be clean after the rain, I can feel our fears going away I'm glad I've spoken up, when I let it fester, then I forget That God is on the move, and he always was I can see a bit better now Of course emotions will always pull But I wont face them on my own On a stoop out in the rain On a stoop out in the rain...
5.
Sad song playing Goodness gracious And the rain came down Oh I want to Let me try to Try to make your day Make my day Come on and make my day By letting me make your day Make your day, baby
6.
happy song 04:35
I want to live A good, simple life Beauty in self insight I realize what needs to be told Give it time Give it a shot In this life Use what you've got Be true to the world Be thankful there is one To live and achieve Happiness in your passion Oh Give it time! Oh Give it a shot In this life Use what you got There is so much more ahead of us But look how far we've gone
7.
Limitless love Like a story or a tall tale Rare to be seen Because we don't believe in it It is an unguarded happiness That we don't know cause we all are selfish Those striving and searching are forgetting what they have Please enjoy the little things, at least we should If you fear losing what you have Give it away Have faith and give a smile here or there And love forevermore because you are alive So much alive And the clouds they dissipate to reveal the celestial sun And the clouds they dissipate to reveal the celestial sun If you hate, expect, lie, deceive, desire, or fear You are bound unto the ground, don't you wanna move too? And reveal something good in you? Its in our hearts and minds In some sick disguise REPEL You are far better than you think you are Its in our nature To go by instinct Fighting against it makes us What we are Through humankind, not everything is possible But through HIM, ANYTHING is possible I am unstoppable You are unstoppable We are unstoppable Its in our nature To go by instinct Fighting against it makes us Human.
8.
The Message 04:46
Artifacts of earlier visits here Resurrect past perspective and make it clear That I have one true self to stay true to How comforting the way that he moves through you And struggles bring us back to faith grown weak All life's downfalls give us a chance to speak Reiterating truths I've always held so dear Now all at once I feel so alive right here AND PAUL SAID!!! "Do everything readily and cheerfully, no bickering, no second-guessing allowed! Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society. Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of the living God. Carry the light-giving Message into the night so I'll have good cause to be proud of you on the day that Christ returns. You'll be living proof that I didn't go to all this work for nothing." (Philippians 2:14-16 MSG) So when you're on your way to see a friend Why not loosen up and choose to spend A couple dollars on some drinks, tip well Do not trap yourself in monetary hell And when you step into that coffee shop Take just one moment to stop and talk To the man behind the counter, he is no machine Maybe conversation is just what he needs Maybe conversation is just what you need He is waiting for you Crying I will always love you He is waiting for you Crying I have always loved you But the decision is left to you Just know that he will always love you He is crying for you This message holds true.
9.
1993 04:51
I swear I've cried a thousand tears about you Oh, the 'blah, blah, blah, come back to me' Over the piles and piles of songs written about you Like the radio, 1993 April afternoons, and we'd stay in Much too ambitious, when will this begin? Well, balance shifted and you resisted for so long But if the iron's never thrown through fire It will not stay strong So I need you to know, yeah I need you to know That I swear I've cried a thousand tears about you Oh, the 'blah, blah, blah, come back to me' Over the piles and piles of songs written about you Like the radio, 1993 If you never believe Enough to take that first step Then you may never see The world as it was made to be The world in all it's beauty But I know you can believe Enough to take that first step And I know that you will see The world as it was made to be In overwhelming beauty Take a step! I swear I've cried a thousand tears about you Oh, the 'blah, blah, blah, come back to me' Over the piles and piles of songs written about you Like the radio, 1993 And I need you to know that I worry about you It comes back to me, occasionally Over the piles and piles of songs written about you Like the radio, 1993 Its like the radio, 1993 Yeah
10.
I told you what you could do any you listened For that I thank you, oh we talked so many nights away And I see now what it put you through to cut ties Now I need the comforting because I must do the same Does the pain stay Once you push the friend away Or will this moment pass just like the rest Well, this too shall pass So these silly feelings won't last Why do we cling so tightly to parasites? Thank you for helping me Because now, I can see I will say, I will say, I must say Good friend in the past is what you are Goodbye with you at their side, no man could make it far I will not apologize It is the truth Remember that I love you Yeah I remember the good times we've been through But remember, we cannot be friends Because I've seen the things that you do when they aren't looking If they're not in your club, you go on hurting Your fellow man My savior, He never did One evil thing, He was blameless And the teachings He clearly spoke I have heard Love all, this you know But be careful who you let close For a friend of a fool Will be a fool So, good friend in the past is what you are Goodbye with you at their side, no man could make it far Your poisonous company Is no good for me My soul, it must be free For the time And please don't guilt trip me In hopes that I'll believe Some lie About who you are Because if you really wanted to change You wouldn't give yourself some different name You'd dig deep and start back at the core Good friend in the past is what you are Goodbye with you at their side, no man could make it far Good friend you used to be Give that some thought I pray that these words and actions Aren't all for naught I hope this helps to see The man that you could be Just remember The change still can be done
11.
No turning back No turning around What lies ahead Is a break time Our world lies in self destruction I walk on and smile with the past The future remains to be unknown The fog continues to cloud my eyes Can't find the means to be clean yet Can i make peace with that? I'm not running now stop delay and face your fears Hey the doors are open now Freedom is just a step away Can we leave yet I take my time to it And all you fools rush for it Stop your pushin' All you fools will keep on pushin' Perfect string drug us away And no one is to stop and question Why its even open at all. I'm not running now I'll stop the delay and I'll face my fears I WILL BE YOU WILL BE WE WILL BE JUDGED You'd rather live then live forever?! COWARD!!! I'm not running now, no i've Stopped delay and faced my fears
12.
I have a problem It swells with fictional ideas If i let it sit Will it disappear far from here? I have a problem It swells with diseases If i let it sit Will it disappear far from here? Solving the mysteries Tracking down some enemy I wanna live but i'm not fit for it I wanna save you but i'm not fit for it You won't listen You have to grow up And so do i I cannot save you Only you can Why do we follow? Why do you lead? Why do you follow? Why do I lead at all? Maybe deep down i want my problems to stay So i can do nothing about it At all I wish I could understand myself like you do. I have a problem It swells with fictional ideas If i let it sit Will it disappear far from here? Create the drama Create entertainment What are we here for? Tell me the meaning Meaning of existing I've been longing for answers Stop longing for answers And just go live
13.
Things of the world Cloud our minds With possessions of a lesser value Sometimes they help us forget Because we want to just forget What truly matter Because its easy And we don't have the time Guided by misguided ideas Led down a road that would Eventually tear us all apart We'll forever sleep now The darkness has consumed us whole There is more than this life But, at the same time I do nothing to get me there Just following distractions Just making up excuses What will become of me? What will the future bring? I can already see The work becoming Undone So many things to think about That's why we have these many days But our days here are limited Lets' not wait, not wait Let's make due now. Everlasting Everlasting life Everlasting light I don't know it I don't know that light All we know right now is an Instantly gratifying world. Everlasting Everlasting life Everlasting light We don't know much about that light So I'll pray We find out "A Rose and an Amaranth blossomed side by side in a garden, and the Amaranth said to her neighbor, "How I envy you your beauty and your sweet scent! No wonder you are such a universal favorite." But the Rose replied with a shade of sadness in her voice, "Ah, my dear friend, I bloom but for a time: my petals soon wither and fall, and then I die. But your flowers never fade, even if they are cut; for they are everlasting." So many things to think about Thats why we have these many days But our days here are limited Let not wait, not wait Let's make due now Everlasting Everlasting life Everlasting light

about

After two arduous years of recording...

Our very first full-length release!!! SO EXCITING!!!

The physical copies aren't here yet, but with the purchase of this digital album, you automatically get a physical copy when they are released!

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credits

released January 25, 2013

Spoons and Chopsticks is:

Benjamin Walbolt
James Strain
Grayson Howard
Maxwell Ochocki

Ana Saffrin:
Backup Vocals on "Chicago", "happy song", "L I M I T A T I O N S", and "Concept; Escape; Freedom"
Lead Vocals on "The Rose and the Amaranth"

Morgan Shryock:
Backup Vocals on "1993"

Blake Nordman:
High Screams on "Concept; Escape; Freedom"


Mixed, and Mastered by:
Josh Koterba and Austin Nivarel at Ursa Major Sound, Panama City, FL
www.ursamajorsound.com

All songs recorded by:
Jack Vondrachek at Roosevelt Recordings, St. Paul, MN
Spoons and Chopsticks at Underhome Studios, Elk River, MN

All lyrics written by Benjamin Walbolt and Grayson Howard

All music written by Spoons and Chopsticks

Ben:
I am thankful for all the tools and challenges that our Father in Heaven has given me. I'm thankful for this country, America, for the freedom of speech. Thanks to each band member for putting up with me, all my friends' and family's support. I am very thankful for this life, and all the music before and growing after us.

James:
I would like to thank Jesus. For showing me what it is to love others, and not be so self obsessed. I want to thank my three brothers in S&C. Without you guys, I would not be where I am. Simple as that. My family, new and old, for always doing your best to help me out of the situations I put myself into. And I want to thank the Heavenly Father for tempering me like a blade. Burning off my imperfections so I can continue to progress and grow in my faith and my relationships.

Grayson:
Thank you PJ for being the best fan EVER! Thank you Dina for your amazing talent that you share with us! Thank you Mom and Dad that you have only ever built me up and never torn me down- same to all of my family. Thank you Tanya for sitting down with me and helping me realize that this band is a God-given dream, and supporting me. There are a lot more people, but I forget. More than anything, I would like to thank Jesus Christ, his rule and reign will last forever. The things of this world mean nothing without him, even this music! Especially this music. I am thankful that he died so that I can have life, and he loves me so that I can love others, and that in spite of my tendencies toward pride and worshiping my accomplishments INSTEAD of him, he trusts me with this position of making music and doing what I love for his kingdom. By dying for me, he got rid of anything and everything that stands between us and our good God.

Max:
I would like to thank my loving family for giving me inspiration to keep going. All of my close friends and everyone who has helped us spread our message to everyone out there who needs help in their lives. But most of all...I would like to thank cats.

Spoons and Chopsticks would like to thank:
Jesus Christ. Without you, there would be no us. There would be no good in this world. But you are here. And you are with us

Anyone and everyone who has ever liked a status, said a kind word, encouraged us in any way shape or form.

Our families, our friends, the venues that have allowed four raucous, overzealous kids to commandeer their stages.

Josh and Austin at Ursa Major sound for being the most amazing technicians in the universe. If you need your album to sound amazing, their your guys.

Jack at Roosevelt Recordings, he's an awesome guy and a lot of fun to work with.

Ana Saffrin, Morgan Shryock, and Blake Nordman for stepping up to the plate in a HUGE way. The album wouldn't be as good without you.

The Howard household for putting up with our noises for the better part of the last 3 years. Especially you, Timothy Howard, for building us a studio in your basement. Words cannot express how thankful we are to you for that.

The Crossing Church for providing our members with a place to worship and practice stage presence. And for all the leaders who have supported our band and cultivated our talents

Perrywinkleton for being our 3rd Youtube subscriber. (Yeah, we remembered.)

Anyone who furthers the realm of japanese art by watching/drawing anime or reading/publishing manga. Without that much support, the art form could not have grown into what it is or, in turn, helped us grow into who we are.

Anyone who picks up an instrument and makes noises with it. We owe you a lot. We like noises, too.

You. Whoever you are. Wherever you are. If your reading this, it means that you cared enough to check out some weird local band from Elk River, MN. And we are SO humbled and thankful for your involvement in this project... We pray our gratitude reaches you in high spirits and that you will listen to our music with an open mind and heart.

All the bands who have inspired us:
Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Dir en Grey, Now, Now, Manchester Orchestra, Periphery, Mutemath, Breaking Benjamin, Blank Page Empire, My Name Is Ellipsis, Elms, Carbon Tigers, Step In Clouds, Caroline Smith, Chiodos, Pierce The Veil, Cosmonaught, Envy On The Coast, Fair to Midland, Fictionist, Flyleaf, Grouplove, Ling Tosite Sigure, Marah in the Mainsail, Paramore, Avril Lavigne, Rage Against the Machine, Crossing Creative, THE WILDEBEESTS, Two Door Cinema Club, Young the Giant, and everyone else, too.

We have so much hope for this album. Please share it in any way that you can. We don't care if you burn it or put it on pirate bay or whatever. Just try to give credit where it is due. If you need help...if you are in a dark place and don't know where your life is heading..if you are contemplating suicide or some other terrible act...email us at spoons.chopsticks@gmail.com or send us a message on facebook. We would LOVE to talk to you and help you through your situation in ANY way that we can.

Thank you so much everyone. If you know someone who would benefit from hearing this music, this hopeful message, then please do not hesitate to share it.

Light up the darkness. Be grateful for what you have. Enjoy your life. Work hard and be nice to people. Praise God.

And remember...

You are unstoppable.

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