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Cheektones [Special Edition]

by Chris Eberlein

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1.
Pasta 02:50
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Mmm mmm! Yummy yummy! Gonna go straight to my tummy 10 pounds heavier in 9 months Now everybody’s saying something “What the hell?” “You don’t look so well” “Are you drinking again?” “It’s obvious, we can tell” “I know you’ve had eating disorders, But could you lose a tad more or Exercise your abs back showing” “Hey, at least your skin is glowing!” “Now if only you’d stop growing” 
“Get back those damn fleek cheekbones in” “You’ll thank us in the end” Chorus: And then you’ll be perfect And we’ll feel better Knowing you’re worth it You’re better slender Up and down and up, it’s fine eh? “No it’s not, reign BMI in” “You’re still young, so stop denying!” “Don’t you enjoy feeling fly?" and “Knowing people think you’re sexy Matters more than being healthy” Don’t start that again… Chorus 2: But then you’ll be perfect And we’ll feel better We think you’re worth it As long as you don’t get much fatter Back off, you fuckers I have no master Let’s order something I’m craving pasta
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I Don't Have to Be Pretty 02:44
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They keep talking About what I weigh Too many times I didn’t ask why And I played their games But it’s time to rise And not feel ashamed It’s my time to shine Forget the demons 
That plagued yesterday “You used to look so amazing” “Stop being so freaking lazy” Come on Be strong Don’t be a puppet to the things they say Chorus 1: I don’t have to be pretty anymore Because I’m already pretty that’s for sure A human being, a real person What matters is my inner healing and not my complexion Bridge: It’s finally time to make amends Change your mind to heal and mend Come on Be strong A better you is just around the bend Chorus 2: I don’t have to be pretty anymore Because I’m already pretty that’s for sure I’m a singer, a musician What matters are my compositions and not my complexion
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Little Bird 02:59
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Little bird What do you say? Tell me, little bird Why can’t you play today? Little bird You keep calling It’s absurd You don’t want me But it’s clear As I can see You’re busy, too busy for me Chorus: I can hear you crying Searching for a shoulder, baby But if you keep denying I can’t help you until you hear me Little bird It’s not easy And you’re hurt And that hurts me If you stop And start listening Then you’ll see I’m listening, baby Repeat Chorus
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Prelude [Interlude] 01:32
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Break All the Rules 02:15
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Go get a mortgage, but we can’t afford it Buried under student debt and we need another loan for it If anyone’s to blame it’s who preceded us The selfish way they elected officials while trying to breed us When will this cycle end that they put in motion? No wonder kids end up moving back home again If they can’t get a living wage to pay their rent We need a system in place to take care of them Chorus: The time is now To show us all somehow We’re not alone Throw us a freaking bone Not asking for pity Just some understanding We’re here to show you We break all the rules Rap: Maybe think about what we’re trying to figure out Making a living trying to figure what it’s all about How to get on top while being kept at the bottom In a system that pokes fun at our work If you want us to work longer, why not pay us more? You already used the damn Recession in your favor Benefits should be required, not a fucking perk If you want our loyalty, then don’t be a jerk Repeat Chorus
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Social Media Sign-Off 03:28
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I couldn’t care less about How you look with no clothes on next to a Gandhi quote Or how you think that looking like a fitness model Means you’re just so woke I couldn’t care less about The baby you’re having Or the gender reveal You’re suggesting to me I’ve had enough of all this shit Maybe I should be a hermit Live life completely free Chorus: 
Fuck you and all that you do Unfollow, unfriend, bye bye boos Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat too Everything’s gotta go to live my truth I don’t give a damn about your new car I don’t give a fuck if you saw that star To do what’s best, what’s best for me I couldn’t care less I couldn’t care less about Your political stance or which team should have won It makes little difference to me If you got a brand new phone Repeat Chorus Bridge: It’s not that I don’t care about the person I just don’t care about his or her possessions Sure, having money is essential in society But life is what happens when you’re living Repeat Chorus
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Lunch With Lily 03:21
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Oh Lily You’re oh so silly But can we sit over some tea? I want to tell you What you say and do From Alright Still to No Shame inspires me So Lily You send me willy nilly No fucks given queen, you set me free Chorus: Oh, can we get some lunch together? And spend forever Talking about music, boys and babies Sure, I know you’re pretty busy And you’re probably not listening But I want you to know You’re so fucking cool, though And I’d love to lunch with Lily You’re witty And you write good ditties Could you and I maybe become friends? Forget Greg Kurstin I’m a gay version of him I’m bonafide fabulous for the win So Lily You send me willy nilly No fucks given queen, you set me free Repeat Chorus
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Use Your Ears 01:56
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He 03:16
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He’s just a boy and you’re just a girl And there are 7 billion more around the world You’ve seen him twice, I’m glad things went well But it’s too soon to know if you’re got heaven or hell I love you so much, you’re one of my friends But you’re giving this matter way too much attention Now I’m not saying that you shouldn’t be picky But half of anyone you see every day have dickies Chorus: He may be The One Or things may come undone He could be Mr. Perfect But not every he can be your fucking favorite He’s just a he He’s just a man and you’re just a gal And spending time together could just mean that you’re pals So stop overthinking what his texts may mean Him saying “what’s up” may not mean anything obscene Repeat Chorus
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Who Ya Boo? 02:34
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I said, who ya boo? Who is that over there mysteriously Looking at you while you’re talking to me? Maybe I’m seeing things, but you’re so giggly What’s going on? Tell me, what’s happening? Is this somebody I should know? Tell me, tell me, tell me who is that, though? He kinda looks familiar and I wonder why Oh em gee, girl, is that man that guy? Chorus: I said, who ya boo? It must be him I said, who ya boo? This game I won, I win Why are you turning as red as a beet? Why won’t you talk about him so openly? I know you’ve had bad experiences in the past But it’s a new day and that’s a matter of fact Is this somebody I should know? Tell me, tell me, tell me who is that, though? He’s kinda cute, looks familiar, I wonder why Oh em gee, girl, is that man that guy? 
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11.
Brand New Day [Bonus Track] 02:40
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12.
Welcome to the Circus [Bonus Track] 02:19
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13.
Box of Tissues (Different Strokes for Certain Folks Mix) [Bonus Track] 02:35
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Too much time I think you’re sublime But I need mine
 to be without you You’re awesome Totally fun But I need some time without you I wanna play My video games I don’t mean to complain, but leave me be Can’t this guy get
 Alone time yet? Make some more friends! Why can’t you just leave? You know I love to hang, bitch But too much of a good thing Eventually gets on your nerves Chorus: That’s why I need some me time (solo) To get you off of my mind (yolo) To not deal with your issues (no go) I’m not a box of tissues (don’t blow) You want advice? 
 Then treat me nice Don’t change your mind so frequently I’m here for you But not when you do Things like a tool! Like, are my dishes clean? You know you are a bestie But don’t kick me in the testes Right now you’re getting on my nerves Repeat Chorus Bridge: I need you too I love you But you’re driving me insane! Repeat Chorus

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A 2018 surprise synth-pop album that leans heavily on more angsty subject matter, such as eating disorders, body dysmorphia and the student debt crisis. It was deemed "witty" and a "return to form" for its humor. Singles include "Pasta," "Little Bird" (which samples a nightingale) and "He."

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released July 31, 2018

Music & Lyrics by Chris Eberlein

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Chris Eberlein is an American indie singer/songwriter.

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