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Written during the pandemic while taking a songwriting class with Buck Meek of Big Thief through School of Song. From the forthcoming debut album American Royal (release date TBD).

lyrics

In the stone citadel, in the four seasons
Amidst the fanfare of seven paraphrased centuries
We make ourselves finely crafted souvenirs
In the stillness following an abandoned year

He made it way too hard, the first time
The helmet helped but I didn't come to for some time
I'm sorry man, work took over my life
From 2:15 until 12:45

We know the situation, the end of days of envisioned salvation
Designers watch their creations
A seat of power, a tabard emblazoned

He made it way too hard, the first time
The helmet helped but I didn't come to for some time
I'm sorry man, work took over my life
From 2:15 until 12:45

On the brink of staying home forever
Through the door on the table, 16th century frescoes rendered
Many moons at the stove, staring at solemn suitcases
After the resurrection, I walk with a proclamation

We have discovered a new history
(The designers watch their creations)
(And these days go on forever)

credits

released May 6, 2022
All instruments performed by and recorded by Greg Franklin.
Mixed and mastered by David Gaume/DRG Audio.
Produced by Greg Franklin and David Gaume.
Artwork by Greg Franklin/Kentucky Chrome Industries.

Endless and most heartfelt thanks to David Gaume for all sonic and spiritual consultations and guidance, to Marie, Henry and Chloe Franklin for their endless love, patience and support, to Buck Meek and School of Song for inspiring this, to John Cobb for the choruses and for being a brother forever, to Zach Norton for tech support and always listening to everything, and to you for being here now. Thank you for listening.

Please follow the album process along over at www.instagram.com/theroyalfirecrackers

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The Royal Firecrackers Seattle, Washington

One-man band from Seattle, WA via KCMO. Teeth cut on college radio, trying to write anthems with curveballs, meandering experiments with hooks and find a good balance of ear candy/harmonies and stressful, dirty edges. Thank you for listening.

Photography by Morgan Miller. Design work by Greg Franklin/Kentucky Chrome Industries.
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