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Sketch

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by Ex Norwegian

 

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Jet Lag 03:10
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2.
Smashing Time 03:00
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3.
Mind Down 03:17
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4.
Sky Diving 03:17
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5.
You're Elastic Over Me 01:58
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6.
Seconds 03:31
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7.
Upper Hand 02:30
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8.
Turn Left 03:13
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9.
Acting On An Island 03:42
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10.
Tired Of Dancing 02:49
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Ex Norwegian follow up their “incredibly eclectic” brand of powerpop, shoegaze and indie rock with this new, refreshingly undaunted album. Each Ex Norwegian has some songwriting credits on Sketch which was self-produced and recorded in their hometown Miami Beach, FL.

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released 22 June 2010
Produced by Ex Norwegian. Mixed by Keith Freund and Phil Hill except for "Mind Down" & "Sky Diving" by Zach Ziskin. Recorded in Miami Beach, FL 2009-2010.

THE BAND
Roger Houdaille: Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards
Nina Souto: Bass, Vocals
Arturo Garcia: Drums, Vocals, Cuatro, Vibes, Percussion, Guitar

Tracks 1,2,4,6,7 written by Roger Houdaille
Tracks 3,9 written by Roger Houdaille, Arturo Garcia, Nina Souto
Track 5 written by Arturo Garcia, Nina Souto
Track 8 written by Roger Houdaille, Arturo Garcia
Track 10 written by Roger Houdaille, Flavia Molinari, Nina Souto
ALL SONGS PUBLISHED BY THINK LIKE A KEY (SESAC)
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Track Name: Jet Lag
I can't believe what you said to me
I better believe it it's a fact
Taking the pain out of everything
I could say I have no problem with that
And when you're own your own
It's not living, it's not living anymore
I say the same thing most every day
It's only fun if you make it that way
Saving the sun for a rainy day
Is only a good idea when you're insane
Make me insane, make me insane
You're in sane
And when you're own your own
It's not living, it's not living anymore
And when you move your feet
You're just leaving, you're just leaving it up to me
Track Name: Smashing Time
Hard ball got it all
Left the states in a brand new car
Reach the port, standing tall
Wait for captains board
Relax, I wont be back
I've spent all of your hard earned tax
Over the oceans until shore
I'm free
Smashing time my friends
Have a ball
You know you're bound to fall, so long
No need for lies you're all installed
Thanks again, alvidasen
You know its harder than appears
So save your sneers 'cuz I don't hear
Don't try to start no war
Relax, I wont be back
I've spent all of your hard earned tax
Over the oceans until shore
I'm free
Smashing time my friends
Have a ball
You know you're bound to fall, so long
No need for lies you're all installed
Smashing time is here
Have a beer
Celebrate I have no fear
You'll never reach me
You'll never even know I’m here
Track Name: Mind Down
Greed supersedes my wish and desire
Dangle a carrot in front and I’ll just throw it back in fire
Reset when you’re dressed and a flower in power
Afraid of what I might say next I've started a quagmire
Got my thoughts, feelings, controlled
Money media drugs health and roads
don’t mention food and water
I’ll be fine if you don't holler
I’ll be fine if you don't holler
Stress to impress the latest Readers’ Digest
Bring the melon turn the faucet on and undress
Change where you spend your means and a barber
Rock and roll cruise control the goddaughters a liar
Got my thoughts, feelings, controlled
Money media drugs health and roads
don't mention food and water
I’ll be fine if you don't holler
I’ll standby if you don't holler
I’ll be fine if you don't holler
the truth is stranger than fiction
Threat is your bet that you know you can pet
Keep it dry or else you'll find yourself getting wet
Blues in your clues fool the passion of dudes
Send it wire watch rates higher than your current debt
Got my thoughts, feelings, controlled
money media drugs health and roads
don't mention food and water
I’ll be fine if you don't holler
I’ll be fine if you don't holler
I’ll be fine
Track Name: Sky Diving
You said you're a Swedish little woman
But you didn't understand
The question asked wasn't in the palm of your hand
You said you're a British Casanova
But you failed to stand
What she didn't know was it was all your plan
She said you're a real soft pusher
But you don't know why
You never answered no you never cried
It's all equal to the love you had you two
In spite of who was there, you two had to share
It's all equal now, your future's there somehow
Whatever happened to? Whatever happened to the love you had?
They said they're little bit jealous
In the larger scene
It doesn't matter where or with whom you've been
Whatever happened to? Whatever happened to the love you had?
You said nanananana, You said
Track Name: You're Elastic Over Me
Hey hey hey Mr. Doctor man
Fire fire fire look what you brought again
Ship got wrecked over medicine
Hey hey hey what d’ya have to say
Salt drip sweat sun has had its day
Shoot one two hope I get to you
Marble eyes say ok yeah yeah
World is yours and mine
Sea to swim and leave me behind
Hey hey hey ship has sailed and gone
Gone gone gone with the doctors son
Run run run run run run run run run
You’re elastic over me
You’re elastic over me
You’re elastic over me
You’re elastic
Track Name: Seconds
You've got your birthday card
Sitting up there looking tall
And your eyes on a magazine
Things are not quite as they seem
Say, don't let it wait for another day is near
So beautiful, awe you know it's great
You have no faith in me
Bought it all up seconds free
Whats more is more than you feel
Stuck around too long in here
So say , don't let it wait for another day is near
So beautiful, awe you know it's true
So nice, don't think twice
Knowing that you feel the same way too
What in the world can you do?
But stand up and believe and pursue
You're running around with no tracks
Don't stand on them too long intact
Save, what do you say for a rainy day is near
So say, don't let it wait for another day is near
So beautiful, awe you know its so
So nice, don't think twice
Knowing that you feel the same way too
Track Name: Upper Hand
Do what you do you can, say what you ought to do
In this world you're right to
Feel how you want to feel, in that it will appeal
to the fight of your life
When you do what you know you can put down the show
And if you try real hard and stand up for yourself you will see
You're upper hand is showing
The light is on, keep growing
You know your right deep in your heart
Don't throw it in, keep going on
Be who you want to be, live in this century
the frequencies will change
Save what you want to save, don't do what puppets say
For they don't know left, right from wrong
What you do when you do it's all what you create,
and realize with your mind and control your own fate
If you try and don't stay afraid to change the way
of your soul
You're upper hand is showing
The light is on, keep growing
You know your right deep in your heart
Don't throw it in, keep going on
Track Name: Turn Left
Got no time to face no facts
Got no time for this and that
So where I’ll end up? Tomorrow I don’t know
Got no time to face my fears
Got no time shed no tears
When the whistle blows I will it feel it in my ear
Got no time to I love you
Got no time to say I do
When you finally know
Where to find my show
Find it in a place
Nearby Sweden oh oh
That’s where I’m-uh go
Send regards fo sho
laughing all the way to Spain oh oh
When you feel good nothing can go wrong
When you feel good

When you feel strong nothing can go wrong
When you feel good
Nothing can go wrong without a try
When you feel strong
Nothing can go wrong without a sigh
When you feel good
And with your loving chime
You mesmerize to be there
Track Name: Acting On An Island
Acting on an island
Expression far too thin
Nothing you've expected
You’re not in east berlin
Watching closely assumes the role that mainland can't replace
Noting it impeccable with emotions and false face
Dancing on an island
Cross legged on your floor
Feeling like you’ve never
Ever felt before
The silence beckons you to find the reason on this space
But seasons not your best adhere, deserving a tax break
Robbing on an island
Your pants don't fit your waist
It's easier when dark out
They won't tell whose is place
After shocks plead guilty to those knowing of your case
It's possible the impossible, be freed from the human race
Track Name: Tired Of Dancing
When I hear this song takes me to our place
Drowning in the sound problems out in space
Jammin’ in the sun the parties just begun
I’m so tired of dancing, I’m so tired of dancing with you
All night long, all night long
To the same old song, same old song
I’m so tired of dancing all night
Hear the needle spin dance the night away
Drowning in the song forget ‘bout our day
Nothing can go wrong standing face to face
I’m so tired of dancing, I’m so tired of dancing with you
All night long, all night long
To the same old song, same old song
I’m so tired of dancing all night