For Ethan from Split EP by The Languid Current, DadTackle

The process of a split.

When going through the stages of processing that the person who has told you they love you everyday is leaving, it is hard. It is supposed to be hard. That is, if you do love that person. And I do. Frustration at the past phrases that bleed into your current present thoughts. “Everything is yours.” Longing and appreciation for those sparkling moments nostalgically lifting themselves above all other finite moments. The perfect days where everything so simple was so much more fulfilling because they were there. The friends that carried you through your “wild talk” with love and supportive tolerance. The sadness in the wake of realizations. And, knowing that you still love them, and always will. I don't know about you, but I'm proud to love with all I have.

Tracklist

3.	For Ethan	2:44

Lyrics

Keep it up, son,
You're growing your hair long,
You're big and you're strong,
Singing your songs,

Your mother and I are proud of you, bud,

A friend to a friend,
A man of our own,
Carry this torch,
Bury our bones,

Take care of the family when we are gone,

Help them up,
When they fall,
Hug your sister,
When she's feeling small,
Teach Jude math,
Make him laugh,
Love them harder than you ever have,

A friend is a friend,
A brother, in the end,
Born of distress,
My brother is the best,

There's one thing left to say,
I'm thankful for the ways,
You make me smile each day,
You are my favorite thing,

Baby Boy.

Credits

from Split EP, released November 28, 2017
All lyrics and music written, performed, recorded, and mixed by The Languid Current/DadTackle in Phoenix, Arizona during 2017.

Album mastered by Ryan Stack at Format Audio in October 2017.

Album art layout by The Languid Current/DadTackle.

Copyright Viscus Productions 2017

The photograph used was altered

Original photograph used entitled The Wedding, by Liz West

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