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Recorded live at O'Gara's Garage in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1999.

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Lay this down gently
I’m feeling unstable
Closer to glass
Than to concrete or stone
I’ll deal with this somehow
As best as I’m able
You’ve drained me of trust
And you’ve left me alone

You played on my fears
And I feigned to be blind
I guess I’m a fool
For not drawing some line

Just spare me the clichés
How things will be better
Don’t you dare claim
That you understand me
These words that you offer
Under cover of kindness
Are selfish, not selfless
And that’s plain to see

I thought you would change
That you’d settle down
How much did you think I would swallow
To keep you around?
To keep you around

You played on my fears
And I feigned to be blind
I guess I’m a fool
For not drawing some line

Right now I am calm
The rage will come later
I’ll deal with this in my own time
My own way
Right now pack your bags
And walk out that door
It takes time for the healing
Then I’ll hear what you say

I thought you would change
That you’d settle down
How much did you think I would swallow
To keep you around?
To keep you around

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from Two Guitars, Bass & Drums, released January 1, 1999
Written By: Martin Zellar
Bass Guitar: Dominic Ciola
Guitar: Dan Neale
Drums: Scott Wenum
Guitar, Vocals: Martin Zellar

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Martin Zellar Minneapolis, Minnesota

Martin Zellar first appeared on the MN music scene in the late 80s as the lead singer and songwriter for the alt-country pioneers, Gear Daddies. The Gear Daddies released 2 albums on Polygram Records before amicably parting ways in 1992.

Zellar has gone on to record and perform as a solo artist and with his band The Hardways, releasing 8 more albums on the Rykodisc and Owen Lee Recordings labels.
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