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What You Want Me To Be

from Sandcastles by Elijah Russ

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I used to dream about the look in your eyes
A sea of stars in the pale moonlight
And I’d wonder if I’d ever find a way
To build a rocket ship
Of nails and wood
It’s all I’ve got to get me past the moon
‘Cause I know that’s where you like to stay

I don’t wanna have to say a single word
I just want you to pick up on how I feel
And if you take an extra minute
Not like anyone else
You’ll see some things only you can see
That I can be what you want me to be

So I made my way
To the northern pines
With axe in hand and love on my mind
You’re far away but I’ll build a ship for you
‘Cause there’s not a place
I’d rather be
Than outer space in harmony
Because home is where I can see the world with you

I don’t wanna have to say a single word
I just want you to pick up on how I feel
And if you take an extra minute
Not like anyone else
You’ll see some things only you can see
That I can’t be what you want me to be

I don’t wanna have to say a single word
I just want you to pick up on how I feel
And if you take an extra minute
Not like anyone else
You’ll see some things only you can see
That I won’t be what you want me to be

credits

from Sandcastles, released April 19, 2022
Elijah Russ - guitar/vocals/arr./prod. (1-8, piano on 7, synth on 3 & 5)
Da’Veonce Washington - drums (1-8)
Ben Steer - bass (1-8)
Adam Parada - keys (1-8)
Alicia Scott - bgv./harmonies (1-3, 5-8)
Caleb Elzinga - sax (1, 4, 6)
Terrence Massey - trumpet (1, 4, 6)
Aaron Hettinga - trombone/bass trombone (1, 4, 6)
Jordan Hamilton - cello (2, 7)
Jessica Christansen - violin (2, 7)
Dutcher Snedeker - add. keys (8)

Compositions for 1-7 by Elijah Russ

Core Tracking: Chris “Critter” Newberg
Aux. Tracking: Elijah Russ
Mixing: Kevin Kozel at Third Coast Recording Co.
Mastering: Ian Gorman at La Luna Recording & Sound

Album Art & Layout: Emily Luyk

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