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Downtown Masquerade

from The Poison in the Ice by Blue Spruce

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Brought to the band by former bassist and longtime friend Ralgy Cepeda, this fast-paced tune magnifies the experience of a young woman trying to navigate the dating scene amid her own past traumas and the chaos that is modern dating and relationships.

lyrics

Mercury is rising, is it so surprising?
He doesn’t sweat the small stuff cause he’s got it figured out,
The concierge was right to refuse him right of passage,
Sirens ringing out, but there isn’t any reason for
Alarm! Alarm! As he takes you by the arm,
You recall the many times this simple gesture led to harm,
Recoil not as smooth as the amateur’s ascension,
Living with a memory that always calls attention,
To itself, and you, are powerless to stop.
The dinner ends, and yet again, you served just as a prop.
The time is now, tomorrow too, you’ll never hear an “I love you”
That isn’t just a courtesy or friend in ecstasy,
Persistence isn’t perseverance ain't it plain to see?,
If you check the letters there’s a ‘v’ swapped for a ‘t’.
Try again, another day, hoping it’ll be okay.
Cry again, I’ll never say or tell you it’ll be okay.

Eyes, all dance around and land on other girls,
Lights, meant to excite, withhold their fractal mirth from you.

In a city with a population straining at the millions,
How is a companion hard to find among civilians?
You socialize, and harmonize with conversations built to lead,
You to somebody’s bed or mattress, until reason supersedes,
The urge, the pull, as they try to draw you near,
You’re looking for a lifetime but they can’t stomach a year,
The miracles are so enticing, angel cake with poison icing,
Cherries dipped in cyanide, the witty banter dead inside.

Eyes, all dance around and land on other girls,
Lights, meant to excite, withhold their fractal mirth from reaching you.
Lies, fall from the lips that long tell the truth,
Sounds, meant to entice, drown and muffle you.

No luck on the downtown masquerade.
No luck on the downtown masquerade, not today.
No luck on the downtown masquerade.
No luck on the downtown masquerade.

credits

from The Poison in the Ice, released October 28, 2020
Miles Blue Spruce - lead/backing vocals, lead/rhythm guitar, bass.
Matt Geline - keyboard, backing vocals.
Max Sperber - drums.

Written by Ralgy Cepeda.

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Blue Spruce New York, New York

We are an indie alternative rock band based out of New York City that is passionate about making innovative music, videos, and making a positive change in the world through what we create.

Our lyrical themes are fresh and exciting, while our music is catchy and ambitious while remaining accessible and interesting to both the casual listener and the more seasoned musician. ... more

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