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War in the Living Room

by Kristen Ford

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Janelle Burdell
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Janelle Burdell I've known Kristen since she was a talented teen. She's paid her dues and is sharing some of her most intimate material here along with stellar big game productions..the effect is visceral. Whether you've experienced parents divoricing or not-you feel War in the Living Room, taste it, & touch it too. I was fortunate to play drums & percussion on 1/2 the tracks including the Title track. It was an honor to get to help color & convey her message. Grab a copy! You'll dig it.
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1.
You are a storm cloud full of salty water even in the darkness I was not to falter I don’t think of you as the enemy I only wish that i was Broke stoned and 23 Not trying to hurt nobody Holding all the best intentions We are done for baby But oh did we have a good thing I am a bundle of nerve endings Can i help it if i like the beginning I dont think of time as the enemy I only wish that i was Broke stoned and 23 Holding all my best intentions Can we do our best to just not mention it again We are done for baby But oh did we have a good thing When you were drowning I kept my hands in my pockets Kept my feet dry Your head underwater You could count on me to change the subject Maybe someday I’ll throw you a line I wish that I was broke and stoned and 23 I wish that I was all alone with nobody You are a storm cloud full of salty water even in the darkness I was not to falter The earth is spinning around effortlessly How I wish that I was broke stoned and 23
2.
A little wine drunk and you’re laughing at the party Just for awhile i’ll pretend you’re happy A fish out of water gasping for breath Try to play it cool but you die a little death So what’s it worth to you To try to paint a grey sky blue You’re my shelter you are turning in And all I want is the breeze upon my skin I could take you to the playa down in Mexico That ain't gonna help it we both already know We can sell all our furniture and hit the open road Put the lightning in a bottle yeah the kind we had before So what’s it worth to you To try to paint a grey sky blue You’re my shelter you are turning in And all I want is the breeze upon my skin I want lightning in a bottle I want lightning in a bottle I want lightning in a bottle
3.
You and I been friends Since we were 17 Never more than a kiss between you and me Kept it casual never crossed that line So why do I get butterflies Knowing I’m gonna see you tonight You will never be mine I will never be yours I’m sorry darling but you’re just not what I’m looking for You will never be mine So i gotta Lock up my heart Throw away the key my baby’s home and she’s counting on me Lock up my heart Throw away the key my baby’s home and she’s counting on me Held my gaze just a little too long Was it me or were you coming on strong You could put your hands all over me But I’d go home to her and I would lose a little sleep cause You will never be mine I will never be yours sorry darling but you're just not what I'm looking for You will never be mine so I gotta Lock up my heart Throw away the key my baby’s home and she’s counting on me Lock up my heart Throw away the key my baby’s home and she’s counting on me so fine, so fine just when I wasn't looking so fine keep myself on the straight and the narrow but you're making it hard, you're making it hard for me so fine, so fine just when I wasn't looking keep myself on the straight and the narrow but you're making it hard, you're making it hard for me so fine, keep myself on the straight and the narrow but you're making it hard cross past lives you've been in my dreams let's make space for you and crack the world up, open wide we could learn to fly, fly away tonight You will never be mine I will never be yours sorry darling but you're just not what I'm looking for You will never be mine so I gotta Lock up my heart Throw away the key my baby’s home and she’s counting on me Lock up my heart Throw away the key my baby’s home and she’s counting on me Lock up my heart Throw away the key Lock up my heart Throw away the key
4.
There’s a war in the living room There’s a standoff in the kitchen Something wrong with you I’m a wolf in sheep’s clothing There’s a war on there’s a war on There’s a standoff There’s a standoff Get your hands off Get your hands off That loaded gun There’s a war in the living room Like I was ten years old again When I done all I can do That’s when you sink your teeth in There’s a war on there’s a war on There’s a standoff There’s a standoff Get your hands off Get your hands off That smoking gun I’m not mine anymore I’m not mine anymore Just adrift in the universe I’m not mine anymore War War War You’re an outlaw You’re an outlaw I’m a quickdraw I’m a quickdraw And I can’t wrap my mind round what I just have done There’s a war on There’s a war on There’s a standoff There’s a standoff Get your hands off that bloody gun Just adrift in the universe Just adrift in the universe Just adrift in the universe Just adrift in the universe I... I will follow you down I will follow you down
5.
Best Friends 01:53
Sitting on my front porch Wishing you were here We could tear it up Like we did last year Oh yeah we’re wasted In Nashvegas We’re best friends Chillin in the parking lot Toyota we hotboxed And I wish you were around pick me up every time I’m down Oh yeah we’re stoners A bit hungover We’re best friends Bah Ba Bu Bah Bah Ba Bu Bah Bah Ba Bu Bah Bah Ba Bu Bah Yeah let’s face it We ain’t winning Nobel peace prize Yeah We’re freebasing Yeah We’re half wasted We’re best friends Chillin on the roof deck Trying to come off of it The city looks perfect from up here Yeah we’re in Brooklyn Taking other people’s prescriptions Oh Yeah I don’t think we have a clue what we’re doing But let’s talk about it I would die for you Cause we’re best friends Whatever you want we’re friends We’re best friends
6.
Eastside 03:22
After this I’m going back to the eastside I’m not built for the downtown life No it’s not for me Verse higher sing After this I’m going back to the eastside I’m not built for the condo life No it’s not for me Don’t you ever come to mind cause You broke my heart and I can’t take the time Bed’s too big without you, Bed’s too big without you You’re my little love, You’re my little love After this I’m going back to the eastside I’m not fit for a glass high rise No it’s not for me After this I’m going back to the eastside I’m not hanging with the suit and ties No I wanna be free Don’t you ever come to mind cause You broke my heart and I can’t take the time You’re my little love, You’re my little love Give a little love, Give a little love Just a little love till you get enough You’re my little love, You’re my little love Give a little love, Give a little love Just a little love till you get enough Cause I can’t sleep I’m going back to the eastside Don’t you ever come to mind cause You broke my heart and I can’t take the time Bed’s too big without you, Bed’s too big without you Band back Bed’s too big without you, Bed’s too big without you
7.
Condo 03:46
On our first date Took you to the hip bicycle place They got priced out Pretty sure it’s a condo now Pretty sure it’s a condo now With my fresh eyes Fell in love like it was the first time Single speed We were twin wheels downhill flying Pretty sure i’m a monster now Full moon and the truth comes out Pretty sure im a monster now I don’t sleep much these days Clouded mind in perpetual haze Hackles up and your claws out Sooner or later lay your weapons down Sooner or later lay your weapons down Tequila be the wind beneath my wings Tequila may not fix a thing But the neon lights up your face Like we were strangers at the bicycle place Hold that forever nothing’s gonna change Pretty sure its a condo now Pretty sure i’m a monster now Let’s do another shot and wash it down And stumble home together And stumble home
8.
Drunken angry skeleton Now a sleeping girl again With a broken heart And an elevated blood alcohol content You wish that i hadn’t asked You wish you had not said yes And I’m holding on To the weight of broken promises in a heavy left fist Everyone falls apart But I could not follow the dark places you went Skull bone messy trail of tears Reminds me that i’m still here With the time you have left What will you do with it You are a thorn in my side And a heavy heavy heavy fist It was a dream come true It was a dream come true I just want to wake up as somebody new
9.
Lifted 04:51
What gets you gutted Did you get enough Part of me likes it A little rough Beneath your ribcage On the left side Shark-infested waters Places we used to hide You got me Lifted I don’t wanna come down Everything looks different since you came around You got me Lifted I don’t wanna come down The world looks different since you came around You got me Twisted Can't tell wrong from right Everything i own I would trade it For one more night You got me Lifted I don’t wanna come down Everything looks different since you came around You got me Lifted I don’t wanna come down The world looks different since you came around You got me lifted
10.
When my car is at the shop And my running shoes are shot When the bills are piling up And payday ain’t enough I’ll make music I’ll make music Credit card declined Should i act surprised Holding up the grocery line I tell Dad I’m doing fine I’ll make music I’ll make music Keep on pushing up Keep on pushing up start where you are love Alarm bells they ring Panic closing in Make it up as I go More I learn less know When the snow is falling down Spring’s never coming round When i’m lost without a way Home Turn up the radio It takes me where i need to go Turn up the radio and i’m home I'll make music I'll make music

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released November 11, 2021

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Kristen Ford Nashville, Tennessee

Kristen Ford is one lucky SOB. Her debut single on Righteous Babe Records "White Man's Dream" co-written and produced by Ani Difranco is out now, and she will be supporting Ani on her fall tour.

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