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A Year of Novembers

by The Pines at Night

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1.
Everyone I know Is feeling took They don’t know where to turn Or where to look This sorrow weighs a ton But we could be the ones this time The adverts everywhere The constant flood You’ve never been so lonesome It can’t be good Am I the only one that wonders what my thoughts could be? The punks have sold us out We’re all pop stars now The heart’s a ruthless plow And hungry too I’m hungry too We feel it in our guts There’s something wrong The madness here is viral We sing along to Anthems just so dumb Mute the fireworks and drums There’s nothing there Sometimes it rains for days Sometimes there’s bombs We’re whistling past the graveyard And car alarms are swirling up like dirt Some dry and die of thirst While others drown The punks have sold us out We’re all pop stars now The heart’s a ruthless plow And hungry too I’m hungry too Now what’s so funny About peace and love? Peace and love, and murder? The empires of the mind There’s no refuge That hard won bloody peace Was just a truce The monsters live within We fight, sometimes we win But it’s not enough The punks have sold us out We’re all pop stars now The heart’s a ruthless plow And hungry too I’m hungry too Now what’s so funny About peace and love? Peace and love And murder?
2.
Pretty baby I wanna see you smiling Oh oh oh Oh oh oh I know that it’s been raining I know our beauty fades Oh oh oh Oh oh oh Hit the lights We’re gonna let it out tonight Until the stars don’t burn Take my hand, baby, it’s my turn I wanna see ya grinning like a kid, babe Singing “Ruby Soho” Take my hand I won’t let it go I won’t let it go I won’t let it go Pretty baby We’re moving through the dark Oh oh oh Oh oh oh Strap your engines to my engines So we won’t fall apart Oh oh oh Oh oh oh In case we fall apart Hit the lights We’re gonna let it out tonight Until the stars don’t burn Take my hand, baby, it’s my turn I wanna see ya grinning like a kid, babe Singing “Ruby Soho” Take my hand I won’t let it go I won’t let it go I won’t let it go I won’t let it go I won’t let it go Hit the lights We’re gonna let it out tonight Until the stars don’t burn Take my hand, baby, it’s my turn I wanna see ya grinning like a kid, babe Singing “Ruby Soho” Take my hand I won’t let it go I won’t let it go I won’t let it go I won’t let it go I won’t let it go I won’t let it go
3.
I was  Falling In slow motion And you were Sleeping I didn’t wanna wake you I didn’t wanna wake you Mmm hmm Mmm hmm Mmm hmm Mmm hmm Day broke We made some Coffee and toast Coffee and toast And you said How did You land? Could you feel my hand? And I said Mmm hmm Mmm hmm
4.
The radio Played soft and low Just as the sky Began to glow And just like that It goes like this If you don’t fight You’re gonna wish Cause it’s the same old story  It’s death or glory  Yeah it’s the same old story  It’s death or glory again And again Don’t lose heart, My friend And so you said Just get to work It’s all a farce Nothing hurts The phantoms fade Like dust in light Like a rolling stone Don’t think twice  Cause it’s the same old story  It’s death or glory  Yeah it’s the same old story  It’s death or glory again And again Don’t lose heart, My friend Let’s build a fire As big as dawn With all we love  In our arms A fire so bright That the dead could see Let’s get untrapped Let’s get free Cause it’s the same old story  It’s death or glory  Yeah it’s the same old story  It’s death or glory again And again Don’t lose heart, My friend I keep a list Of those I miss Susie, Kate and Craig David and Chris But the maps get cruel So remember this If it ends in defeat Don’t follow it Oh, Younger Hearts, Don’t cave in You’ll lose a lot But sometimes you’ll win Mmm hmm Mmm hmm Mmm hmm Mmm hmm
5.
Look at those birds falling like rain They all look the same Let’s say their names Let’s say their names You and me and us and them and we Can do better than this  One hundred nights in cruel dislocation Angry and numb Just banging the drum I fell in love with your skin and your soul  Your storms and your hold I lost all control Your hand seemed to fit perfect in mine I gave you my time Now all we've got are bow and arrows And cruel wars You and me and us and them and we Can do better than this Better than this We can do better Better I’m clearing this shield With the world on my sleeve I never sleep but I still dream I miss the falls, the way you’d come and call When you’d crawl into my broken bones And that felt just like home You and me and us and them and we Can do better than this You and me and us and them and we Can do better We can do better Better Either these bows and arrows go Or we go Or we go Either these bows and arrows go Or we go Or we go
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7.
He was standing by a tired silver Honda There was snow and there was smoke from the hood  He was waving what looked like a pistol His aim was wild and south of nowhere good Heather’s got the world on her shoulders And it’ll strip her of every little thing Swaying on Christmas for a couple of losers Every time a bell rings But hey, my my, it’s alright  She’ll be floating out of here tonight Frankie used to be an easy grinner His family owned a real local shop Eggs and records and a handful of candy In the early days of soul and rock But that was only the beginning There are wolves that won’t give an inch You don’t even once have to cross ‘em A bad run and look at the mess you’re in  But hey, my my, it’s alright  He’ll be floating out here tonight I gave my heart to the inner country And I’ll impale myself on all of this hope  The american dream is gettin' ugly  It’s a dump full of treadmills and rope But there are shiny graveyards in the suburbs  Notes that last until your kids are underground Forget the words it’s all junk nothing matters Heather did you see that clown? Honey, whatchya tryin’ to sell me? You’re as pretty as an atom bomb  You crawl inside and loot every heart It’s a real dark world in your palm But hey, my my, it’s alright We’ll be floating out of here tonight It’s cash only down at the Chevron  Get your ticket and kiss it goodbye It’s usually water or rent, heat or groceries, Cinderella every once in a while  But I’d rather go hungry or crazy Then to feed on any others’ bad luck It didn’t have to be such a vicious kingdom  Maybe if we didn't get so stuck So from the back of a black helicopter No need for context it’s understood Take out the dot that’s causing the trouble Get him before he reaches the woods But hey, my my, it’s alright, He’ll be floating out of here tonight Oh Oh Oh Oh
8.
Let’s cut it down All the way to the bone When I closed my eyes All I felt was alone Walked in the sun With snow bright down the hill It got so cold I missed the thrill I miss the thrill Of what’s ahead I always guessed Amazing things And promises Promises Kept close and true Like me to you It saves the world I thought we knew It’s loss and hope A blue room built by hurt It gets so quiet And in that way I guess Your heart's a church
9.
It’s the day after  the end of the world  and we’re  still here I said it’s the day after the end of the world and we’re  still here Sha la la la la Sha la la la la Shake off the night We're gonna be alright For a while I took a bullet train From ocean to ocean  I’ve seen the trenches But I’m hopin’ I’m not a cannonball  I’m not a cold machine I’m made of everything  Things you’ve never seen Sha la la la la Sha la la la la Shake off the night We’re gonna be alright For a while Sha la la la la Sha la la la la Shake off the night We’re gonna be alright For a while For a while For a while  For a while

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released November 7, 2021

Produced by M. Ryan via Friendship, Effort & Luck
Recorded by Dylan Alldredge at Skinny Elephant in Nashville, TN
Mixed by Neilson Hubbard at Mr. Lemons in Franklin, KY

Performed by Doug Lancio (Bass, Resonator, Slide, Vox, Distorto and Electric Guitars); Neilson Hubbard (Drums, Piano, Percussion, Vox and B3); David Henry (Cello); and M. Ryan (Cinematic Electric Guitar, Acoustic, Piano, 12 String, Harmonica, Lead Vocal and B3).

All songs written by Ryan C. Webb
Plastic Violin / BMI 2021
Except "Until the Stars Don't Burn" which was written with Justin Wells (Bickham Road Music / BMI) and "To Be Young and in Love in America in November" which was written with David Henry (BMI).

Cover photo "Last November" by yours truly
Cover Art Preparation and Lyric Page Design by Gillian Stoll
Mastering by Jim DeMain at Yes Master in Nashville, TN

A gigantic thank you to all family, friends, listeners, strangers and events that made this album and music possible. As always, I hope these songs and performances become good and durable companions for you. Stay safe and hopeful out there. There's beauty ahead. Always.

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Matthew Ryan / Strays Don't Sleep / PINES Nashville, Tennessee

In addition to his solo work, Ryan is a member of Strays Don't Sleep with longtime friend, Neilson Hubbard.

In 2021 Ryan decided to offer his solo work as The Pines at Night to clearly enunciate the collaborative nature of his music.

Devotedly independent, Ryan offers moody & honest work that's now rich with a long list of beautiful songs.
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