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Things That Are Not

by Kristen and J

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1.
September The 1st (free) 03:26
Walked to the schoolyard September the first Sat ourselves down on the swings We had to talk over some things But first we just soared to the clouds Tilted our heads back into the breeze CHORUS: And you came to know me well As well as children know The others on the grass I came to know you too I knew you too Dizziness got the better of us So we crashed our heels into the earth “‘Sentimental’ gets you nowhere” you said. “Let’s talk about today, and dreams that will be!” There was still something I couldn’t see. CHORUS BRIDGE: “In a few days,” you said. “This place will be mad with laughter, tears, hugs of old friends” “But without us. I’m sure it will happen without us.” In time we’ll share our swings with them On and on and on we’ll go You’ll say something clever, like: “We’re slaves to time, don’t you know?” And I’ll laugh and weave new dreams for you. CHORUS
2.
Carousel 03:01
The carousel collapsed upon itself And I’m staring at this mess On a bench I sit and wave goodbye to me As I am pulled farther away I make a pact – just for today And I’ll believe that I am free But I don’t want to go But I know I can’t stay Looks like I can’t play anymore And I know I should know What it means to be there But you know I’m still here Afraid to just go. And the music plays the same sad song And I admit that I am drawn to Days gone by instead of what could be And I’m still farther away Stuck on evanescent yesterdays While the others are so free But I don’t want to go But I know I can’t stay Looks like I can’t play anymore And I know I should know What it means to be there But you know I’m still here Afraid to just go. But I don’t want to go But I know I can’t stay Looks like I can’t play anymore And I know I should know What it means to be there But you know I’m still here Afraid to just go. The carousel collapsed upon itself And I sat there staring at the same old mess On a bench I sit as I wave goodbye to me
3.
Beauty's pen 02:46
Read a book about you today You were young and strong and heroic With the face of an angel, the heart of a child You didn’t know it And your legend it bled from my pen While I studied you And page after page, it began And that’s never good, and then You were gone Replaced by another Brilliant and tall and he’s always so sweet Just a walk on in these volumes of my life Marked by beauty’s pen Again and again It’s pretty funny or pretty sad The credit I gave to ones so small Who were just like extras though one time were stars Lighting the dark sky And I would have never believed That page after page You were barely worth the ink The credit I gave, and then You were gone Replaced by another Heart of gold and the world at his feet Just a walk on in these volumes of my life Marked by beauty’s pen Again and again Marked by beauty’s pen Again and again Read a book about you today You were young and strong and heroic With the face of an angel, the heart of a child You didn’t know it I didn’t know it
4.
I remember a time When there were still monsters in that house And you all but gave in to them As you walked around Battered and bruised and broken All alone But then you made a good life You made some friends You made some kids A house, a hearth, and a loving home within Where I hope no more monsters roam Yeah, I hope no more monsters roam And I’ll never forget it The days you battled them with me And I took it for granted That they weren’t really after me You fought unarmed While I stood unharmed Chorus And I guess we all live Through battles and through wars But you made it out alive Out to the other side
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Dream Operator (free) 03:33
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When you tried to grow up There were things to keep you down So you headed to the army with no thoughts of war Married your high school sweetheart Filled your head with life and love CHORUS: But days changed fast You can’t begin to understand The only life you have can be lost From your family and friends Their days to be ruined for the rest of their lives Did you really think You won’t be around? Or will you be one of the lucky ones? You always land on your feet And everything you touch turns to gold CHORUS You always land on your feet You always land on your feet Back home on your street Flags are waving high The children are running With no thoughts of war Everything they touch turns to gold CHORUS
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Pulled out from my sleep Nothing here to see If Someday’s never been mine I’m not gonna fight My life lies ahead At least that’s what they said Someday’s never been mine I’m not gonna fight Ok, I’m alright Flying high tonight And if you’re feeling nothing’s right come by tonight And if you think I’ll set things right you’re blind Ok, I’m alright Flying high tonight I’ll just hold my breath and I’ll take what I get If someday’s never been mine I’m not gonna fight And if you’re feeling nothing’s right come by tonight And if you think I’ll set things right you’re blind You’re blind. Never been mine.
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Remember 03:03
I ain’t second guessing forever I know it’s gonna take as long as it takes I was told you can’t fool with forever You can lose your mind with the answer you’ll find I ain’t gonna guess when you’re coming You’ll come when you come If you ever do come I ain’t gonna guess where I’m going I’ll see it if I see it When I get there I’ll know Chorus I know I’m going somewhere Maybe in the ground Maybe nowhere I know I’m going someplace Maybe to the sea Or into out of space Please don’t forget my name You never really die if your memory’s alive I say I want to write a play In a hundred years They’ll remember my name Write a play about the way things are today Put it in a box and lock it away Someday somebody will find it Tell someone it’s great my memory’s awake Chorus I know I’m going somewhere Maybe in the ground Maybe nowhere I know I’m going someplace Maybe to the sea Or into out of space Please don’t forget my name You never really die if your memory’s alive
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October Sky 03:54
It wasn’t so much the October sky As the sunset spread over it That grabbed him and put a tear in his eye “We’ve got to get out of the city” “We can’t see the sunset out of these cloudy windows and dirty blinds” But it’s the same for everyone The same golden fiery sky Rolling like a ocean of wild fire Open your eyes I took him to the park up on the hill Jack-o-lantern fire pushed its way across the faded blue autumn chill It wasn’t so much the October sky But the fire that died in the darkness as we left our dreams for another night And it’s the same for everyone The same golden fiery sky Rolling like a ocean of wild fire Open your eyes Open your eyes

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9 Songs blending folk music with elements of pop and bluegrass. Cheerful melodies with sad-sack lyrics.

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released February 4, 2014

All songs written by Kristen Falso & Justin "J" Capaldi except 5. David Bryne and 8. Mark Cutler

Cover Design by Gary Deslaurier
Cover Photo By Jim White

Kristen Falso - lead vocals
J Capaldi - vocals, guitars

Featuring the talents of the following musicians: Rob Anastasi, Thomas Brinkley, Paul Curcuruto, Gary Deslaurier, John DiGiulio, Angelo Franco, Anthony Franco, Eric Fontana, Christian Howes, Bill Jette, Peter Linnane, Dave Richardson, Richard Ribb, Jimmy Ryan, Chris Toppin

Mixed By Carter Humphrey

Mastered by Toby Mountain, NorthEastern Digital

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Kristen and J Providence, Rhode Island

Kristen & J is a duo from Providence, Rhode Island. Formerly called Anna’s House, Kristen & J blend upbeat melodies and poignant lyrics to create a unique blend of pop, folk and bluegrass.

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