Roses

from Garden Ghost by Gemtones

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lyrics

Plug my ears
While yelling over you
Leave the pills in the bottle
Though they're overdue
To be overused

I'm sick of this feelin' that's pushin' me over the edge
I'm tired and angry and pushin' away all my friends
But every day ends with a pillow under my head
And when my day comes I'll be lying with roses of red

All my dirty clothes
Cover my floor like a carpet
Drown in my space 'cause I like the water
And if I choke
Joke's on you

I'm sick with a virus that's spreadin' in me like mad
I'm heartache and violence and old burns that sting so bad
But every day ends with a pillow under my head
And when my day comes I'll be lying with roses of red

Say you haven't seen me in a while
Well shit, neither have I
No matter the weather somethin' always keeps me
Stuck inside

I'm sick of feelin' compression all through my bones
Can't sleep unless I'm lightheaded and covered in smoke
But every night starts with a promise of safety from dark
And when the night falls I'll do anything to find a spark

And every day ends with a pillow under my head
And when my day comes I'll be lying with roses of red

credits

from Garden Ghost, released December 17, 2021
Nicole Gemmiti: songwriter, co-producer, assistant recording engineer, mix engineer, lead vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar

Jessie Jolly Brown: co-producer, co-writer, recording engineer, assistant mix engineer

AJ Lawrence: electric bass, co-writer, assistant recording engineer

Matt Alfano: drum kit

Joe Dougherty: Electric guitar

Evan Fulcher: piano

Mastered by Sasha Stroud at Artifact Audio

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Gemtones Brooklyn, New York

Gemtones can best be described as alternative rock with a hint of blues, with vocals reminiscent of Alison Mosshart and Joan Jett. The lyrical themes reflect Nicole's personal experiences with queerness, heartbreak, mental illness, and emotional empowerment. Coupled with raunchy guitar and a driving rhythm section, Gemtones is a female-fronted rock sound for the modern era. ... more

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