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All in Front of My Eyes (2012)

by Dan Collins and a Piano

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1.
W-H-Y 03:50
W-H-Why do I feel like this, is this what they all call love? It must be love because I’m happy and I’m driving alone in the rain. And don’t mistake my infatuation and my passion for idolatry I promise you’re more than idol to me; you’re in love with me it’s a mutual affinity Chorus: Look in my eyes and tell me I’m right when I say “hey babe, you’re gonna like this tonight,” alright? Big whites around the iris in your eyes, is what they all call love? It must be love because I’m happy while I’m sweeping the floor in my house. I sometimes feel a little sympathetic for the people still fishing for a duet It always has been nice for me to play a simple melody and always be accompanied With a little “x and o” a little push and pull becomes oh so sexual and now we’re both impressionable. “Over My Head” was playing on the radio when we were uncontrollable, and I was 16 years old. And now I’m 20 years old and still in love with the brown eyed girl. I hope we grow old together and live a life as just one blur. W-H-Why do I feel like this, is this what they all call love? It must be love because I’m happy while I’m working tonight at a desk. And I’m not usually sentimental, but today I’m feeling a little gentle. So please understand me now, these words are how I feel but they’ll never be enough, oh darling.
2.
I'm serenading a divorce. I can tell by the way they share the table. And they're not able to laugh. They drink only soda. I'm the background noise for this sad day. It's all paper work and no bouquets. And they smile at the waitress, as if they're on a first date. All in front of my eyes... The man, he opens his phone and he sends a text. It's probably the girl he'll see next. Wife definitely knows, and there's nothing she can do. Time to pay the bill, they split it in two. The waitress never knew. And they drive their separate ways without even a goodbye. All in front of my eyes, I can see the misery, it happened to me and my family. All in front of my eyes, not sure how I could feel surprised, half the time we break the bind. They’re back at home in different rooms, the dog’s in bed instead of her groom. And he’s okay on the couch, at least ‘til the weekend. Boxin’ up the stuff, it can’t be fun. Who do you think gets their son? I said, who do you think gets their son? I sympathize with little guys, it must suck when they're so young.
3.
Cara my dear, you tell me what to do and maybe that’s why I’m in love with you Whether you’re far or near, you always know what to do, and baby that’s why I’m in love with you. That’s why I’m in love with you. I am travelling ‘cross the state to forget about the lonely life I live. I plan on making no mistakes, the car, my sights are already locked in. Can you hear me? All the way from the Mississippi. Can you hear me? I’m writing this song for you. You just left for home, it's times like these I feel so alone. But the clock it never slows, around it goes and brings us even closer. Can you feel me, I'm composing you a symphony. Can you feel me, this one's still for you. You know me like I know you. (You) have made me someone new. I'm so glad we saw this through.
4.
I’m a flying fish thrown around by currents Swept into tar-balls and man-of-war tentacles In open water I am prey Like a sunflash, I dart among the waves trying to stay in front of treacherous predators The water boils in their wake as I try escape Fins pound hard but not hard enough, I am almost theirs. ‘Til I jet into the sky For a moment of breathlessness Mouth opening and closing Eyes roaming the shorelines. I am safe until taloned birds Swoop in from the sun to remind me… I belly flop back with a splash, and the bubbles rise Like childish giggles O! the noise Rising as I hit the bottom I drink every night net never fall asleep Drowning in the deep I’m a liar in a name, won’t you pity me?
5.
Grounded 04:04
Don’t forget to say goodbye ‘Cause when you leave you know I’ll wanna cry There’s nothing sadder than the moment you’re gone When I’m alone you’ll feel the ground I’m on Don’t leave me grounded; I’m better off with you here Don’t leave me grounded; surround me with your feel Don’t leave me grounded; I know this all too well And if you leave me grounded; won’t you come around here again? I never thought the day would ever come I spent two years away thinking it was done But here we are again just older now That doesn’t mean I’ll live away from doubt We’re alright, and we’re okay. Gotta move into the dark to find another light leading the way. And we’ll be good, I see the day that we’re together again and next to you I will lay. Call me sappy if you really want. But it's not right to put up a front. I'm in love, I want the world to know. So turn it off if you can't take much more, (this is a love song).
6.
I can’t stop hearing about how you wanna get married But that’s okay with me because I think it’s kinda cute. Today’s is the day you might expect for me kneel right in front of you. But not today, because I like to keep you in suspense. I’m not sure what will change when I’m legally tied to you I think it’ll all remain the same; at least that’s what I expect. That begs the question, why the need, to buy a $3000 diamond? When I can show you all that love in a nice little pop song. Pop songs are better than rings, but I don’t blame you for wanting everything. You know what I mean, five years with you isn’t such a small thing. Because I know the back of your own hand, better than I know my own. And 1826 days go by so fast when you’re not alone. I hope you like my gift to you; I know it’s not much Maybe I’ll buy you dinner too, possibly a movie? Call me cheap, if you will, but I’m rich with affection And cutesy lines to steal your heart over and over again Remember when we first kissed I was only 16 An overwrought pubescent boy But you loved me and I loved you; and today we still do Except right now I have a beard; and a nice little pop song. I just wanted to say, that you are, beautiful I couldn’t name, a better thing in my life And if you stay, away from me a while I’d leave this place, and run to you and your smile
7.
Set the sails, we're due south, latching on a summer breeze. To see what life is all about, and to make future memories. No more university, just the universe around me. Every morning that I wake, will be the first of the rest of my life. I might change, I might change my plans. But I'll still be here, acting like I am a man. I know my heart will never falter, it's content in every way. So please be patient with me people, I'm learning to run away. I know enough I always say, I'm confident I'll be okay. I'll bring a song to this great lake, maybe this will be the one I'll take. Let's hope this music keeps me alive, the wind could carry me away. I suppose I could always learn to fly, I'd ride a gust and say goodbye.
8.
Eileen, why is the world so mean to you? It seems to me that everything is out to make you sad. You’ve been such a good girl why are you feeling blue? Eileen why is this world treating you so bad? I sure hope for change, Eileen. I don’t really know you physically. You’re kind of like a story in my head. It’s almost like a choose your own adventure because it’s playing out just as I’d expect. I may never know the pain you know. But I can read the words you write with empathy. And I believe that if you try to make things right, only good can come of it. You know what I mean when I say “keep your head high, keep your eyes on the sky." Everything will turn out fine. Eileen, you know what I mean when I say “let your heart fly, say goodbye to the high tides." Everything will be alright.
9.
I can't believe I'm done here. I put my time in with the doctors and they've taught me great deal. But that's not all of it, actually, really it came from everybody around me. Zannotti, Jim P, Andrew Steeno, you know the guys I make music with. Jon, Luke, Zak and Alden, all of them giving me an opportunity to be a puzzle piece, more than I used to be. Rodey, Toast and the Pocket, keeping it funky when we lock in, memories worth stockin'. So listen to this, I will repeat it again and again... I'd like to thank you. I probably forgot a hundred names, maybe they didn't fit in this rhyme, but did you hear the refrain? I'm thanking everybody in my life; mom dad, sister, brother, my eventual wife. But for real, this has been a hell of time, all puns aside I really felt like part of a grand design. This is a sign, that all is right in my life. Or maybe I'm blind. I feel more grateful than ever before. Because when I open up these doors, I see more and more and more. And with this, I look back on my past and realize that all you wonderful people have always been by my side. So I'll tell you time and time again... So now, what do I do? I'll have a piece of paper that says I'm okay at music, and Spanish, y puedo tocar el piano, that's right I said it just to prove it. I still need you to help me out, make sure I'm always making music and my chin is never down. Let's finish this up so we can take this funky song downtown.

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released May 9, 2012

PRODUCED, recorded, and mixed/mastered by Dan Collins. Album cover by Mackenzie Moen.

Music, lyrics, piano, and vocals by Dan Collins. Except "Icarus' Wings," lyrics by Zak Kaszynski.

Drums- Bryan Zannotti (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9)
Bass- Alden Hedges (tracks 1 and 4), Patrick Longmire (tracks 2, 3, 6, and 8), and Andrew Steeno (track 9).
Saxophone- Jim Piela (tracks 1 and 9)
Cello- Suzanne Clum (track 7)

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