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Vivid

by Matthew Bertram

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1.
Start 02:10
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2.
Haven 02:53
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I miss the spring time to see all the blooms The flowers, the trees, and the grass I miss the snow melting, it made such a mess But worth it to see the contrast I miss the spring rain, the smell of pure joy I miss all the homemade decor I miss Valentine's Day, the giving of love I miss Easter Sunday, when the whole family was around I really just miss home I miss summer breeze, the warm muggy air I miss frogs croaking at night I miss the old tree-forts, the woods, and the trails And the barn was such a sight I miss the first garden, and the enormous cattails I really just miss home The smell of fresh cut grass, the longest dirt driveway The pesky mosquitoes, and the view of the fields at dawn I really just miss home I miss the leaves falling, the orange landscape I miss this season the most When the colors changed, and we drove up the coast I couldn't have asked for more We drove for days and we saw so much beauty I wish we had driven it more My happy birthdays and the big county fair School was restarting and each morning a chill in the air I really just miss home I miss winter time, the cold bitter air I miss the big piles of snow I miss the snowflakes, the smell of firewood And a big mug of hot cocoa I miss holidays, I miss having family I really just miss home The smell of fresh apple pie baking all day The warmth of the fireplace filling the house always I really just miss home
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Vivid 03:41
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4.
Shell 04:13
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Rip the flesh to feel alive, soak the tears you'll never cry Feel the pain to feel okay, seer the flesh for sorrow to delay Cut the shell, make a mark, forever tarnished, always damaged (x2) Feeling empty, no control, eyes averted, voice is low Facade is on - fake smiles all day, when finally home, the soul decays Cut the shell, make a mark, forever tarnished, always damaged Feel the blood, watch it pool, on the severed skin, how did this begin? What are you doing? Permanent scars It's not worth it - your flesh memoirs It's not worth it, they'll be a chain You'll look at them and just see pain Please be good, please stay strong You know that we love you no matter what you do You'll be fine, just trust your mind You know that you can, you know that you can
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Whole 04:55
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I miss the days of summer, when we were so much younger The night sky raged with thunder, and our minds filled with wonder When the storm kept coming down, we kept on running all around The night air filled with the sound, as the raindrops hit the ground You'll always be my first You were my first romance.... until you made my heart collapse You were my everything... for you, I would have done anything But you abandoned me... and left me with the debris You shattered my soul... I'll never be whole When we both reached out our hands, we really did not understand We would make these future plans, and we would dream of Neverland We could never go back there, when life was just so effortless There's no scale to weigh the pain, the suffering is measureless Neverland in flames without you You were my first romance.... until you made my heart collapse You were my everything... for you, I would have done anything But you abandoned me... and left me with the debris You shattered my soul... I'll never be whole (x2) I always thought it would be strange, to see you now in a different place So much time has come and gone, Those scars have healed and I've moved on What's your life like, where have you been? Your hopes, your dreams, tell me about them? I've always wondered why did you go? You gave reasons, but they were hollow All I have is this tragic memory You were my first romance.... until you made my heart collapse You were my everything... for you, I would have done anything But you abandoned me... and left me with the debris You shattered my soul... I'll never be whole (x2)
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Never 03:50
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Had it been me, the choice was clear Had it been me, we would persevere Had it been me, the one you’d choose You said it’s not me, he I would lose Granted, you never said you loved me Granted, you never did say you cared Granted, you never said you wanted this Granted, no one said life was fair Had it been me, my life diverged Had it been me, would our life converge You broke it off, in late July Early August, you’re with a new guy Granted, you never said you loved me Granted, you never did say you cared Granted, you never said you wanted this Granted, no one said life was fair
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Drift 03:23
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8.
Story 04:11
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9.
Agony 04:14
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This is the place where I feel fine Things are calm now, but I know it's time To stress a little, walk around and listen to the sound Of everybody telling me that I am not alone But when no one is around me And while the tears are falling down my face And my eyes are red and they just won't dry I'm feeling it all at once and I want to give up I want to give up, I want to give up Here they come now, am I okay? No, yes, I'm fine and I'll be good Just another day, so I lie a little and move on Nobody really cares, I know, but in my heart of hearts... I know they will be there for me And while the tears are falling down my face And my eyes are red and they just won't dry I'm feeling it all at once and I want to give up I want to give up, I want to give up Here we go again... Another year has gone by Ready to feel the pain again Ice my heart and fortify the agony, fortify the agony I won't give up, I won't give up This is the place where I feel fine Things are calm now, until next time
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Basic 04:21
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Riding in your black Volvo and we're going 65 Heading to the biggest mall - we sing 'till we arrive Celebrities and homeless guys, we've seen it all before Dealing with your hangry mood, but we still have 2 more floors! Champagne bars and distilleries - they aren't my favorite place Indeed, indeed, a mystery - hence the side eye on my face Glamping, LA, Las Vegas - we've done it all before Melrose Place is dumb AF, but that's what friends are for Through it all, we are, we are, best friends - best friends forever Nothing ever dampened things like Sunset Boulevard Our game nights make up for that, with kittens on our cards Roof top drama, whirlyball - when does it all end? Happy hours and Anne Shirley, that's why you're my best friend Bar bathroom for a quick selfie; your annual wine tastings Limo rides and the sleep-overs - best of all: What's a composer? Ok, ok, now let's get real, you are one of my best friends Just kidding, you're number one, forever, ‘til the end Through it all, we are, we are, best friends, best friends forever You're not basic, lol, you're b-a-s-i-c Haha, with your mom jeans on, back from 1993 What adventures awaits for us when we turn 65 We'll be singing the whole way there ‘cause we are BFFs... always on display Through it all, we are, we are, best friends, best friends forever
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Heart 03:06
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12.
Ready 03:10
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Here I am now, standing before you Ready to take my vow, about to say I do Babe, here we are - and you look so fine Never been happier now that the day has arrived Look in my eyes… say that you love me And you'll always be mine, for now and eternity Sealed with a kiss as breath escapes my lips
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Truth 03:19
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How could you do this… love, so easy to dismiss Why couldn't you resist? You told us we don't exist How could you do this (resist) Try to seek the truth… just try to think for you You're a joke to us all. Play the victim, but it's your fault How could you do this (resist)
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Dream 02:50
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Weary 03:53
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The road is long, the first-time pioneer Gotta stay strong, there's no time for fear Legs are tired, looking for some rest Pathway is mired, need to pass this test Cannot give up, though the thought is there Can't interrupt, fighting back the despair Just need to find, a glimmer of hope Reaching the end, the end of the rope Wiping the tears and sweat from the brow The struggle is real, especially now Thought this would be easier, but now here comes the truth Looking back is easier, 'cause all there is is youth As night collapses, and the sun reaches face The soul is weary, and needs an embrace Need a drop of strength to keep moving on Nearing the finish line to end this marathon Cannot give up, though, the thought is there Can't cover up, fighting back this nightmare Just need to find, a glimmer of hope Reaching the end, the end of the rope Wiping the tears and sweat from the brow The struggle is real, especially now Thought this would be easier, but now here comes the truth Looking back is easier, 'cause all there is is youth Just don't see how Have to get through somehow One step at a time There's a mountain to climb, get a spine Define landmines, deadlines, it's a sign Streamline, outshine, up ahead the finish line, cloud nine
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Final 04:53
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Wait for tomorrow, and a new day will start The future is ready, as yesterday departs Time keeps moving on. What kind of world will it be... ...a century after I began to breathe, in the year 2083?

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released December 12, 2018

All music and lyrics by Matthew Bertram
Piano played by Matthew Bertram
All tracks mastered by @Djunwind
Album cover and track artwork by @nakedcarlyart

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Matthew Bertram Minneapolis, Minnesota

With a classical piano background, inspiration comes from most musical genres – but focuses on pop, electric, and late 90’s rock.

His first album, Vivid, was a buffet of musical genres drenched in a spread of melancholy themes with an indie alt-pop vibe. His second album, Destiny (Out on June 16) - a synth-pop collection of mostly feel-good tracks - begins to solidify his artistry and sound. ... more

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