Disaffected knowledge worker
You take up gardening to reconnect
Practice mindfulness of the present
Romanticize the past
and fear for the future.
Do you fear for the future coming to pass?
After you left a frantic voicemailI
I must have called you back a hundred times
You texted back and told me you were working late,
Just a little stressed from all the deadlines
Your therapist assures you it’s normal
Just try to focus on the objects in the room
“Everyone’s a little frayed this time of year
No shame in feeling a little unglued”
I want you to knowI remember us before
Accruing debt on unsubsidized loans
I want you to feel light as the air
I want you to disappoint your boss
I love you. You are alright by me.
credits
from Convinced Friend,
track released January 9, 2024
A.S. Wilson - Guitars, synths, vocals
Bradford Krieger - Bass
Casey Belisle - Drums
Engineered by Bradford Krieger and Chaimes Parker
Mixed by Bradford Krieger at Big Nice Studio
Mastered by Greg Obis at Chicago Mastering
Artwork by Max Adams
Album lettering by Emily Burner
Layout and design by Sam Wenc
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