You took a selfie with
Your dog, this morning, you said
While you were sleeping in
Smokin a spliff in your bed
I’ve never felt so much
From so little, so quick
It seems to good to be true
Which means it probably is
You live in San Antone
I’m in Los Angeles
That ain’t exactly close
But now that you mention it
I saved some sick days up
For a solo road trip trip
And Texas is on my list
Cuz when the big get weird
The weird get high
It’s when you dance with death that you know you're alive
I’ve got some good mezcal and the will to survive
Yes, these are desperate measures
But these are desperate times
I bought a camper van
Off of a teenage kid
Hail Mary to the Gods
California Craigslist
Cashed out my bank account
Gave away all my shit
Just to shake things up
Just to scratch that itch
I probably should not say
Just how down I am
To meet you in the bathroom of a gas station
A thousand miles away
From anywhere I’ve ever been
Just to feel like a human again
How many glasses of wine
Over a 6 inch screen
Before my will resigns
And my judgement recedes
Across these divided states
Into a strangers arms
Hail Mary, keep me, keep me from…
Harm
It’s when you dance with death that you know you’re alive
I’ve got some good mezcal and the will to survive
Yes, these are desperate measures
Yes, these are desperate measures
I'm taking desperate measures
But these are desperate times
credits
from Be The Wheel,
track released March 10, 2023
Written by Theo Katzman
Recorded live to tape by Phil Weinrobe at Cinnamon Ranch
Assisted by Nick Nagurka
Additional Recording by Phil Weinrobe at Sugar Mountain
Mixed by Phil Weinrobe
Mastered by Devin Kerr
Produced by James Henry, Jr. and Theo Katzman for Ten Good Songs®
Theo Katzman: Vocals, Piano, Acoustic & Electric Guitars
Dave MacKay: Piano, Wurlitzer, Synthesizers, Organ
Joe Dart: MusicMan Bass
Jordan Rose: Drums & Percussion
Aaron Lee Tasjan is one my favorite artists. I feel a kindred spirit to his songwriting, and lyrically he is right up there with all the greats. This cat makes me cry and laugh in the same song. Theo Katzman
supported by 131 fans who also own “Desperate Times”
Antwaun Stanley is the star of the show in this album. "New Guru" is catchy as hell and "Serve Somebody" serves some 70's soul in 2022. It's also nice to see Jack Stratton emerge into some more vocal work after his first solo record. t0cktock