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Lvr (Fckfrnd)

from Philosophka by Ben McCarthy

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The alternate title of this song makes more sense than the one we went with: 'Thomas Mann, I Love You, But What's Dead Is Gone.'

This song ties the death of liberal humanism to the petty mires of daily life. Let me know when i'm getting cliche.

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Oh, nonplussed and full of lust
Western Humanist
Saw such civil means get you such bloody ends
Saw Beauty, Truth, and the Good where the animals stood
singing meaningless songs they made up for their forlorn friends

Our faith brought us here
Our love brought us here
Our art brought us here
It's honesty that brought us here
Put your head on my shoulder
I'll tell you when it's over
I know I'm getting colder,
but I'm trying to stay sober

You could have lived by the pen or by the diagram
by just staying thin and by suffering caresses
Trampled rights after fights
under fluorescent lights
A fait accompli just to complete your bitterness

No more
No more say you'll undo these things
you've made these claims before
And what is more
what is more
you quite enjoy the pain
(you prefer to enjoy)
And what is it for
what are they for
all of the pretty things
these clever things
you make and sing just to ignore

Let me know when you've had enough
let me know when you've had enough
of this progress

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from Philosophka, released February 6, 2015
Composed / Produced by: Ben McCarthy
Mixed by: Ryan Somerville and Mark Dorflinger
Mastered by: Mark Dorflinger
Synths: Lisa J. Smith
Sequncer: Lara Dodds Eden
Backing Vocals: Lido Pimienta, Lisa J. Smith, and Sarah McCarthy

Leonard Cohen, Whitehouse

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Ben McCarthy Toronto, Ontario

Ben McCarthy is an electronic musician and sound artist from Toronto, Canada. His work is produced intuitively, meticulously arranging found sound, samples, and software to make music that slips in-and-out of various genres.

From SBVRSV.press: ‘Toronto-based producer & sound artist Ben McCarthy is easily one of the most underrated producers in the city. ’ ... more

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