𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 π‘©π’š π‘΅π’π’˜

by Small Engine Fire

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The Words 03:45
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I know I'm uninspiring singing someone else's song, but they always say it better than I could have thought. So I picked another love song with details like my own. I play them in my room pretending it's to you. These pessimistic first impressions haunt me like cancer cures. There's a lot that's expected from you when you're hurt. But I can't seem to find the words. So I lie and hide that it's getting worse. I've commandeered this sinking feeling that I deserve to be alone. It helps me think clear, it helps me feel born. I chalked it up to just being dramatic. It keeps me close to the floor with a black and white perspective and not a whole lot more. I smile and try to make this work. But I still can't find the words. I just wanna believe that you wanna be something with me.
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It's Found Me 01:47
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I thought that I could just run but here I am it's found me to make me undone. To make me see there is no reason to get up. There is no reason to fall in love. I cannot deliver anything less than a clumsy mess. Washed away in a river going downstream to an ending. It's not fair. It's not fair. It's not fair. I thought that I could just run but here I am it's found me it's finally won.
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Do This To Myself 03:15
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"Well I'm doing fine." At least that's what I say when I'm asked which is not very often but that's okay. Cos I am more concerned with those that I fear don't feel love so I'm taking my time, like I've always done. Like I always do. I think I knew I would do this to myself. I think I knew I would do this to myself. I'm talking to myself quietly out loud, trying to understand but I'm getting nowhere. Some peace and quiet, I'm told is what I need. Chasing memories but forgetting to check in so I'll wander the earth, like I've always done. Like I always will. I think I knew I would do this to myself. I think I knew I would do this to myself. Losing sleep down in a place that is hard to see. I remain. Hoping one day I can escape. Terror forms behind closed doors. I'm trying to stay away. I'm trying to stay away. Talking to myself quietly out loud, trying to understand me. I hope in time I will.
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Good Old Days 03:57
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We don't have to stay for very long. I just wanna drop by to say hello. And at the end of the sun we can shake hands, hug then be done. We can leave easily. It's true. Just let me know when you wanna head home. We can go when you wanna. Just let me know. Before we know it we find hundreds of reasons to stay. We laugh. It's such a gift. Now I'm sure as hell that I'm not the first person to think, "this is what they call the good old days". They will become. Just let me know when you wanna head home. We can go when you wanna. Just let me know. We try not to remind ourselves that this never lasts long. Just be here with me and don't think about what's gone. Don't be afraid of what they might be thinking. Time shows whatever you don't let go. It's okay if you wanna stay late, or we can go when you wanna. Just let me know. This is what they call the good old days. We are in the good old days. They will become.
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Better By Now 03:57
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If you came knocking at my door like you've never done before I would answer. If you were to ask me to my face or demand you need a place to crash, I'd let you. Sometimes I think that I should call but the writings on the wall. You're in New Hampshire where I know how things would go. You move fast and I am slow to truly move on. I don't mind feeling down. I'm picking up the pieces that I found. Oh why did you go away? Oh why did you go away? (I should be better by now) Oh why did you go away? (I should be better by now) Oh why did you go away? (I should be better by now) Oh why did you go away? (I should be better by now) We can go when you wanna. Just let me know. Let me know when you wanna head home. We can go when you wanna. Just let me know. ( ( Do this to myself. ) ) Let me know when you wanna head home. ( ( Do this to myself. ) ) We can go when you wanna. Just let me know. ( ( Do this to myself. ) ) ( ( ( I should be better by now. ) ) ) ( ( ( I should be better by now. ) ) ) ( ( ( ( ( It's not fair. ) ) ) ) ) ) ( ( ( ( ( It's not fair. ) ) ) ) ) )

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released February 4, 2025

𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 π‘©π’š π‘΅π’π’˜ was engineered, mixed and mastered by Michael Landon at Estuary Recording Facility in Austin, TX.

Album artwork by Sarah Hoffman

Ray Garza // rhythm guitar, lead vocals & lyrics
Gianni Sarmiento // back up vocals & drums
Bill Gryta // back up vocals & keyboard
Alex Weger // back up vocals & bass

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Small Engine Fire Austin, Texas

Small Engine Fire is an Emolectric Cry-Fi band blending emotive lyricism with lush, electric soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from acts like Grandaddy, Wilco, and Supergrass, the band forges a distinctive sonic identity. Known for creating music that resonates deeply, Small Engine Fire strikes a balance between introspection and energy. ... more

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