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Trouble

by Night Tapes

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I am my own worst enemy, but I know it could be worse. I was under a spell and you broke the curse.

A self deprecating love song that gives you permission to laugh at yourself a little.

lyrics

I’m a complainer
I find the dark side is easy on the eyes
I'm always guessing at the answer
And wondering why, oh why
Do I try it my own way?
And blow it all up in my face
Call it a sense of adventure
I have to do it the hard way

I make stupid wagers
I raise when I know I should stay
Headed straight into danger
‘Cause I don’t know how to walk away
I’m always taking the side roads
I’m not gonna wait just to keep going straight
I don’t know how to explain it, except to say
I have to do it the hard way

I am trouble
I might be more trouble than I am worth
I don’t know what you see in me
But I’m glad you’ve got the nerve
I am my own worst enemy
But I know it could be worse
I was under a spell and you broke the curse

My mind is too busy
There ain’t enough time in the day
I’m a master of nothing
But tell me who d’you suppose is to blame?
I’m going to break it to pieces
And rebuild it exactly the same
I know it isn’t my business
But you know me (don't you now?)
I have to do it the hard way

I am trouble
I might be more trouble than I am worth
I don’t know what you see in me
But I’m glad you’ve got the nerve
I am my own worst enemy
But I know it could be worse
I was under a spell and you broke the curse

I was under a spell
I was under a spell
I was under a spell and you broke the curse

credits

released June 28, 2019
Music & Lyrics by R.J. Phillips

Engineered by R.J. Phillips & James McAlister

Mixed by Yuuki Matthews

Mastered by Dave Cooley

Performers
R.J. Phillips – Vocals, BGVs, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Sitar, Synthesizers, Glockenspiel & Percussion.
James McAlister – Drums, Congas & Bongos
Luke Bergman – Bass Guitar

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Night Tapes Seattle, Washington

Night Tapes is the bedroom recording project of singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Ryan J. Phillips.

A student of 1970s songwriting, his songs channel the playful earnestness of Randy Newman, Harry Nilsson, & Carole King, while his arrangements explore a sprawling pastiche of popular music.
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