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Pool Kids

by Pool Kids

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1.
I’m probably never gonna clean this house again I’m probably never gonna see your mom again We’ll probably never see eye to eye, oh I know exactly when you’ll say goodbye I never wanna hear that tone of voice again I never wanna see that stupid look on your face again I never wanna feel like I am wasting your time, oh I think we're gonna get along just fine We let the weeds grow out Within a year they'd taken over the side of our shotgun house Got a notice from the city Threw it in the trash on the night of Thanksgiving And if I'm being honest I'll probably miss the stupid walks You'd drag me out of bed to take But it's easier to hate you It’s easier to try to find a better reason why So here we are on this stupid couch again I never wanna see you lift the corners of your mouth again Oh, I would pay to see the look in your eye You've got a lot of nerve to be asking me why Get out of my house We’ve got nothing left to talk about And I'm not acting out of spite You just couldn't play your cards right Say it like you mean it That this is how it has to be Took everything you had To take a part of me I’d do anything to Say we’ll look back at this and laugh You swore you wouldn’t but you You still have time to take it back Take it back, take it back Just take it back
2.
You’ve got this way about you Something I hate about you, every time Picking and choosing, winning and losing You can’t justify I’ll never win you over just by exposure Oh, I can pick a fight Watch it pass you by, name a better high We could’ve made a scene all night Going into the day, name a better way For you to call it by its name Clock feels like it’s moving backwards And I don’t have the time Can’t quite tell what you’ve ever been after Clockwork motor, you wind me up again I’m a tempered glass that you never could shatter Hanging by a thread, oh it’s gotta be the end Telling what I, telling you what I need I’m telling what I, telling you what I need I’m telling what I, telling you what I need I’m telling what I, telling you what I need See it all in print, so I know it’s real What’s a better way to waste my time? After time, you don’t have to lie There's another door behind me Clock feels like it’s moving backwards And I just pass the time I never know if I’m getting straight answers Swallow 'em whole with an extra grain of salt I won’t get by if I’m minding my manners Only in time, and if you’re admitting fault Telling what I, telling you what I need I’m telling what I, telling you what I need I’m telling what I, telling you what I need I’m telling what I, telling you what I need Tip of my tongue, I almost taste it Tell me what exactly it is you’re so afraid of We’ve come too far to just waste it Show me these beautiful things you say you’re made of Can’t quite tell what you’ve ever been after Clockwork motor, you wind me up again Crumple me up like a candy wrapper Throw me away, I’d rather not pretend Telling what I, telling you what I need I’m telling what I, telling you what I need I’m telling what I, telling you what I need I’m telling what I, telling you what I need
3.
I still think about what you said I still hear it ring in my head I’m counting the colors I haven’t bled Warming the layers I haven’t shed Recurring dreams of a place in time Where I wake up and I’m feeling fine Resurface the mental dichotomy Of what’s ahead or in front of me The face you make when I humor you The space I take when I fill a room Overstimulation, without hesitation I’m running in circles around you Guess I'll never win Guess I'm a hypocrite It came flooding in I still wanted it I still think about what you said I still hear it ring in my head I'm watching your colors in infrared Playing you like a marionette Again, again, again.. Do you hear that? That’s the sound of me minding my own damn business Yeah, do you hear that? That’s the sound of me taking my own advice But I could take a rope and run it Through the spaces in your mind and pull it tight And I could weigh you down with all the Asphalt pumping through my veins, only if you’d like 'Cause I like you, I really like you So I'll spare you, I'll spare you the details Again, again
4.
Further 03:21
Do you remember the things I used to tell you? About all the things I wanted to feel but thought I wasn't allowed to? How I was happy in my dream last night and Didn't feel guilty when I reached for your hand I wanna see it in my sleep again Wanna be told it's not a deadly sin Do you remember the night she tried to change you? On the foot of my hotel bed I watched the color leave your face, it's burned in my brain But I got a good laugh out of my friends today and I didn't need a pill to make me okay I wanna see it when it really sets in Wanna be laughing when it breaks your skin Do you feel guilty? Do you feel anything at all? Does it feel weird? To have yourself up against a wall? Like stealing candy from a baby Not what it took for you to hate me And I might listen through the wall But I won't tell anything at all, at all
5.
You talk too much I can't hear my own thoughts over your performative opinions I'll take it up with all your little minions ‘Cause they're afraid of you anyway I think I'll pass, after all no one asked I guess they don't have to To get a piece of you tonight Oh, I'll bet you’re fun at parties Bet you’re the last one to leave Why can't we call it even? I worked so hard to scrub it clean and then You fucked it up again Got caught up in your head What's the use in us playing pretend? I’m holding more spite than anyone would recommend It’s eating me alive It's rotting my insides You play too rough Try to act so tough with your silly regurgitated opinions Speaking over the people you say you're lifting Oh, it's been years And you talk too much Always showing up with a round of verbal ammunition Now I’m ganging up with all your little minions ‘Cause they're afraid of you And I’m afraid of you I guess that means you win You're underneath my skin And you've been comfortable there for quite some time now While I've been learning how to, learning how to ignore you Why can't we call it even? I tried so hard to not be so mean And then it started to make sense Played the motions through my head If you're the one who's always on the offense No one’s gonna think to check inside your closet Skeletons collecting dust Sorted neatly, one by one Why can't we call it even? I worked so hard to scrub it clean and then You fucked it up again Got caught up in your head What's the use in us playing pretend? I’m holding more spite than anyone would recommend It’s eating me alive It's rotting my insides Learning how to, learning how Learning how to, learning how to ignore you Learning how to ignore you And people like you And people like you ‘Cause people like you, they know how to get what they want And people like you They know how to get ahead They’ll twist around what you never said They’ll chase you back and forth again People like you They don’t like you And if you want to You could get the things that you like
6.
I can lie too I know you don't think I have it in me But what if I do? Woke up feeling like myself today For a minute there, I I couldn't tell who's who I've said it once to you before And I'll say it all again real slow this time I won't miss losing out on what I never try to find It comes in waves, it comes in waves And what about you? I'll bet you didn't think we'd make it this far But we've made do Sometimes I wonder if you're boring But you know I only ask it out of spite 'Cause I can't sleep without a fight I'll keep the peace and hold it in Yeah, I learned it from the best I'll let you keep your space, or maybe I call the shots until you pass my stupid little test And then I store it for later It comes in waves, it comes in waves No it never stays, it just comes in waves I am the dirt that keeps them buried in the layers of the earth The searing bulb that prays they never see the natural sun I am the green of every sepal holding fertile blossoms shut The bind of every grip around the bases of their ripened stems But when they bloom, they look so precious But only by my side I don’t know why, I don't know why Tell me now, what's on your mind? Just let me stay and try again, I promise you I can rewind It comes in waves, it comes in waves Oh, I promise it never stays It just comes in waves
7.
I've been avoiding this conversation Don't want to ruin your reputation I think you got a misdiagnosis You just don't know what control is Say you're sorry with a thousand roses You wanna “make it right” You got me laughing now Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha You “wanna make it right” A-ha ha ha ha ha ha ha No you don't You just want to start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight ‘Cause you're always right Right where you want to be Minimum wage The only people that are nice to you Are getting paid It's been a thorn in your ass now for way too long You make it up as you go along And now you're laughing A-ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha You're laughing now A-ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha You just wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight You wanna start a fight Do you think about me The way I think about you? You know I’m not stupid there's just Still so much left to undo You wanna start a fight? You wanna start a fight? You wanna start a fight? You wanna start a fight?
8.
Swallow 03:37
You always told me I’d get over it I always said that you were wrong I’m disappointed, but not surprised Some kind of quick-witted monologue You said that you could almost picture it But it's not smart to shit where you eat And when I said I would consider it I was lying, lying through my teeth Can’t put my finger on it Don't know what makes it so appealing I’m not begging for your affection I’m just addicted to the feeling I think I’m slowing down I feel you slipping now You’ve seen and I know how It tends to flicker out I was there when you were fun I’m like ice stuck to your tongue Dusty sweater in your trunk I can take a joke and run I see you standing around Drinking beer outside of your house I can almost make out the vowels I know what you talk about I thought about bringing you flowers To try to turn it around Gave up and stood in the shower I’ll make do with or without Oh, just say it out loud Can’t put my finger on it Don't know what makes it so appealing No, I'm not begging for your affection I'm just addicted to the feeling But the uniform never quite fit Antithesis to all your ways How the fuck am I convincing you? How the fuck am I convincing you?
9.
Couch 03:23
I guess I’m staying on the couch today I guess you’re making all the rules I’ll take a push, but you give a shove And I’m getting weaker by the day I’ve always been the one to hesitate I guess it started getting old ‘Cause I’m moving slow and I’m feeling gross And we're getting staler by the day Better luck next time You gotta know by now We’re walking on a thin line You’re pulling out clumps You sweat in your sleep It’s starting to ache In the back of your feet It hurt so bad the second time around Stayed up all night and I listened to the sound Of neighbors fighting and you snoring lightly And thought about all the things You need so desperately Honesty is bittersweet Caught you at a bad time, did I? You ought to know by now We're walking on thin ice And I did everything wrong I tried my best to stay calm You’re pulling out clumps You sweat in your sleep It’s starting to ache In the back of your feet You’re canceling plans Turning it in early What's the point of staying late If they've heard all your stories? You said “I do this when I’m mad" You said “I do this when I’m mad" You said “I do this when I’m mad" I guess I’m mad You’re pulling out clumps You sweat in your sleep It’s starting to ache In the back of your feet
10.
Waking Up 03:41
I see your face in everyone Staring back at me I hear your voice in every mouth Rearranging things Their words are different But they still sound the same And they bruise in the same way I know they’re different, but They look just like you So I keep shaking my head to get it out But I still see that look in their eye Even when it’s not there I don't think I’ll ever get rid of you Three years of distance and I still see you in my dreams, hear you say “I don't think I've ever met somebody like you Complete me, I think you know what I mean" You wake me up, I write it down And I’ll see you the next time my lids get heavy, oh Get heavy, oh I won't come undone in front of you I will wait until you've left the room Oh, I’ll wait Tell me everything, tell me everything I keep repeating myself Repeating myself Tell me everything, tell me everything
11.
Arm's Length 04:18
I don’t think I have the energy to make it out of my bed today It’s not even a bed, I’ve been sleeping on an air mattress with a hole for almost three months Sometimes when I can’t sleep I can feel the space I’ve put between The only people I’d risk everything for But if they’d whisper at my door I’d probably hide under the sheets I’m in a group chat With 21 god-damn people I wish I was exaggerating, but I’m not My phone crashes 37 times a day But it’s nice to have friends Sometimes it’s nice to be left on read (wait no it’s not) I think I’m taking things too personally When did I get so sensitive? I don’t think I wanna waste my day Replaying all my past mistakes It’s a funny thing Selective memory, flipping through the casualties If you don’t cancel on the count of three It won’t be looking too hot for me I’m on damage control, got better parts to this whole I just haven’t left this room in I don’t know how many weeks I work a job where I swear to god they’re setting a timer when I take a bathroom break And I’m barely scraping minimum wage and The things they have the audacity to ask of me Better catch up with them eventually Oh, I’m begging please Let it catch them eventually I don’t think you wanna challenge me like you tried to yesterday But I can’t even pretend, I considered every single word you said From beginning to end And it’s a sensitive subject And you can act like you think you’re so above it But I’ve got a foolproof plan and a prescription in hand And you can call it what you want, you’ll never be my referee It’s my last night in the city that taught me I’m an extrovert And here I am, spending it alone Laying on a carpet floor, staring at a wall Listing off all of the places I would rather be And it’s my fault, I did this to myself I crawled into a hole for six months, then came creeping back out Expecting everything to be the same And I dug this pit, and you enabled it So I guess I’ll, I’ll disappear again 200 miles west this time I’ll get a job and make some fake friends and I’ll be fine Just like the last time, just like the last time Arm’s length, arm’s length this time Arm’s length, it’s safer that way
12.
Pathetic 04:47
I almost went back on what I said I almost let you make me look pathetic I can't decide if I’m glad that I brought it up ‘Cause now I can’t look you in the eye And tell you I'm alright You said winter's coming in And I’ll have to hold you then I almost bought a brand new king-sized bed I almost put together all the pieces of what you said I can't decide if I'm the common denominator Am I a fraction of the girl you thought that you had loved? 'Cause I am the center of my own world And you had had enough Me without you, me without Me without you I can hear your voice from the other room Speaking slowly, slowly, slowly You're afraid of it, I’m afraid of it too Better off without me, and me without you Me without you, me without Me without you I can hear her voice from the other room Oh, she's laughing, laughing I can pull those strings from inside of you Keep you happy, exactly where I want But you're afraid of it You're afraid of it Take your time with it 'Cause I'll remember every word Take your time with it 'Cause I'll remember it You're afraid of it I'm afraid of it Can't run away from it What can we make of it? What can we make of this?

about

Pool Kids are energy. Raw, sporadic, and indisputably authentic, the four piece group originally hails from Tallahassee, FL. Pool Kids, the band’s masterful self-titled album, fuses fan-favorite math and art rock familiarities with a tide of emotional and technical growth, engulfing the listener in a wave of impassioned indie rock angst. ‘Pool Kids’ is the first studio album to include writing contributions from new additions Nicolette Alvarez and Andy Anaya, seeing the band at their final, most kinetic form. Recorded in Seattle by producer Mike Vernon Davis, the latest LP is more crisp and polished than ever before, blending synth layers with post-hardcore guitar riffs and indie-pop textures with hot-tempered vocals. While the universal pain we all feel as we stumble into adulthood serves as the connective thread that runs through each of the songs on the album, the individual songs subject matter cover a dynamic emotional range. From everything to coping with trauma, the dissolution of romantic relationships, disillusionment with and shedding of friendships, and more, all while maintaining the power, humor, and resilience that defines the band

Writing, recording, manufacturing, and promoting this record would be impossible without the assistance, support, and hard work of numerous people behind the scenes. It’s a team effort and we would like to express our most sincere gratitude toward the following:

Sean and Morgan Hermann for all of your sacrifices, dedication, and undying love and support from the very beginning. We love you.

Mike Vernon Davis for your guidance, commitment, technical savvy, and heart; your exceptional creative vision lives inside each song. Jake Barrow for your assistance, and diligence; thank you for the innumerable hours of laughs. Sam Rosson for swooping in at our absolute lowest and reigniting our creative flame with your warmth and skill. This record could not have been completed without you three pushing us to heights we were unsure we could reach. We feel so lucky to call you our forever family.

Mom Jeans + HTV Crew, The Wonder Years, and Dikembe for believing in us, giving us a chance, and sharing your platforms with us before you had any real reason to.

Big love and thanks to:

Lon Beshiri; Nick Nottebaum; Maria Maldonado; Ron Harrell; Ryan Baldoz; Chris Walla; Joel Kirschenbaum; Charlie Wagers; Jamie Coletta; Hannah Schmidt; Alex Mayweather; Nic Kelbasa; Jaake Margo; Jess LaFever; The Teds; Stack Your Roster; Jer Hunter; Tim Dove; Jason Klein; Nathan Deutsch; Brendan Glowacki; Jack Roe; Mike and Reggie Thompson; Tom Laffey; Roommate McKayla; Roommate Elaina; the Alvarez family, the Anaya family, the Maldonado family, the Clinton family, the Goodwyne family, and all our friends near and far.

To every person that has patiently stuck with us over the past four years, to everyone that has shown us hospitality on the road, and to everyone that donated to help us recover from the studio flood: thank you, thank you, thank you. You help to keep this dream alive.

We dedicate this record in loving memory of Lynda Marie Thompson Clinton.

credits

released July 22, 2022

Pool Kids is:
Christine Goodwyne: Vocals, Guitar
Andrew Anaya: Guitar
Nicolette Alvarez: Bass
Caden Clinton: Drums

Additional instrumentation by Pool Kids and Mike Vernon Davis
Keyboards and programming by Mike Vernon Davis
Additional vocals on “Comes In Waves” by Mike Vernon Davis
Additional vocals on "Talk Too Much", “Swallow”, “Waking Up”, and “Pathetic” by Andrew Anaya

All lyrics by Christine Goodwyne

All songs* written by Christine Goodwyne with assistance from Andrew Anaya

*Music for “That Physics, Baby” and “Swallow” written by Andrew Anaya with assistance from Christine Goodwyne

Produced, engineered and mixed by Mike Vernon Davis
Additional engineering and production by Sam Rosson and Jacob Barrow
Mastered by João Carvalho Mastering

Cover Photograph by Peter Fisher
Art Direction & Design by Charlie Wagers

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