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This was a song that I'd (Liam) wrote before the project with Robert started. It revolves around the mental processes that 17 year old me underwent following the conclusion of my first significantly committed relationship.

As with all the other tracks on the album, I had a few riff ideas on guitar and lyrics, then I added spontaneous riffs as Robert arranged things mainly on his own with a minimal amount of input from me.

There's a hint of playfulness and silliness even in the darker and more serious tracks on this album, something I've come to appreciate more as time goes on.

lyrics

Why do I feel so cold?
All these angry lies I've told
I said I'm just growing old, and
I need some security

I just find that every time
I just can't seem to unwind
Cursing all my feelings I
Let go

Finally, I can be free

I can't let go of you

Don't try to make me understand
Fuck you, I know just who I am
I don't need to make a plan
I can

I don't really want to say
What's gonna be fucked up today
I just can't stand all this pain
Come out to play

Finally, I can be free

I can't let go of you

credits

from Hello, I am an ashtray, released March 5, 2006
Liam Wiser (vocals and guitar), Robert Rumney (programming and production)

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Flat Battery London, UK

London-based one-man band originally started in Johannesburg, South Africa. Recording music since 2005, many genres and styles have been explored.

Liam Wiser, the person behind this project, also creates electronic music under the name Rectifier: rectifire.bandcamp.com ... more

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