I’ve been singing songs in smoky bars
For the price of beer and menthol ciggarets
I’ve been putting on my best it seems
In these denim jeans, hat and sequin vest
I’d never do you any harm
But these late night gigs are gonna kill ya
The early bird might get the worm
The late night owls take the tequila
La la la
I’ve been writing songs and riding rough
In my beat up pickup truck
It’s made less of chrome and more of rust
Will hold together with some luck
The bar’s a little short on charm
But it’s Friday and I feel ya
The early bird might get the worm
The late night owls take the tequila
La la la
La la la la la
I’ve been lonely every now and then
We’re all friendless on the road
But every neon sign is home again
Mother’s milk tequila rose
So drink it up and sing along
You’re out of tune but I can hear ya
The early bird might get the worm
The late night owls take the tequila
La la la
La la la la la
I’d never do you any harm
But these late night hours are gonna kill ya
The early bird might get the worm
The late night owls take the tequila
La la la
la la la la la
Introspective, homespun folk tunes from John Donne that feel informed by the sugary bleakness of '80s and '90s indie pop. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 1, 2023