Introspective, Are We?
Written by Adam Wegener
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As time passes, my memory fades. And I'm only 26 years old. Much of my story would already be lost if I hadn't written it down. For the past 8 years, I've written in a journal almost every night - my thoughts, struggles, and triumphs. Day-to-day life changes are small. My journals tell me how I've grown over the years.

These 11 songs are inspired by my writings. It's important to step back once in a while and look at where I've come from. May you realize the importance of your story and write it down. May you reflect on it someday, and celebrate how you've changed over the years.
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Grateful People Are Happy People

Thank you to my amazing brother Eric, who made this CD a reality. From developing songs, to the studio, to mixing and mastering, he did it all. I am forever grateful and so happy that we could do this project together. Love you bro.

Thank you to all the musical contributors: Ivan – thank you not only for your musical contribution but your constant friendship and thoughtfulness. James – you rock dude, always great to play music with you over the years and develop these songs! David – Thanks for your awesome bass skillz! Mia – Your voice is amazing, it’s a pleasure singing with you! Jeff – you rock dude, great solos! Thanks to my mom, Joye, for being my biggest fan and singing on the album.  Thanks to my dad, Al, for encouraging me in music. 

Thanks to my incredibly supportive family and friends!  You are so dear to me.
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Sound Engineering – Eric Wegener, Travis Prater
Mixing & Mastering – Eric Wegener
Album Artwork – Adam Wegener
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Introspective, Are We? (Full Album)

More Each Day
Written by Adam Wegener
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Singer, songwriter, I write songs
Pour out my heart and soul, and now my heart longs
For someone to receive them
Someone to believe the things I say

Singer, songwriter, you write songs?
Pour out my heart and soul, but I know something’s wrong
You’re not with me anymore
Your mind walked out the door at my first word

And do I have to die before you’ll listen to my song?
You’d hang on to my every word once you’d realized I’m gone
So why not listen now, my friend, cause I could die today
Sound like a good way to learn a little more each day

Writer, poet, I write books
Pole my imagination, it’s harder than it looks
Want someone just to read it
Someone just to see the things I meant

Writer, poet, you wrote a book?
I’d love to read it, I can see how long this must have took
But you never read it through
Yeah, I guess I should have knew, you’re a busy man

And do I have to die before you’ll read the things I write?
Read my words with higher intent than just being polite
So why not read it now, my friend, cause I could die today
Sounds like a good way to learn a little more each day

Teacher, healer, I restore
Spend all my time with people of every shore
Want people just to follow
Fill the spots that I find hollow deep inside

Teacher, healer, you restore?
What must I do to inherit something more?
But they couldn't let go
It wasn't long before they’d know why he was here

Did he have to die before we’d see the way he loved
While he walked we’d guaranteed, he’s not from up above
But live you life in love, my friend because he died that day 
Sounds like a good way to love a little more each day

And when people die, they’ll be lifted high
Learn what you can before you close the door
But when they speak your name, I think what’s really changed? Are you wiser now than you were before?

So don't wait till I die before you jump up on the ball
We'll check our egos at the door cause no one knows it all
I'll sit on down and take a listen, see the things that I've been missing
Sounds like a good way to learn a little, love a little more each day
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Credits:
Adam Wegener – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Eric Wegener – Drums
James Watt – Electric Guitar
Ivan Lee – Violin
David Donaldson - Bass
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Sound Engineering – Eric Wegener, Travis Prater
Mixing & Mastering – Eric Wegener
Album Artwork – Adam Wegener
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More Each Day

Without You
Written by Adam Wegener
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I just can’t quite figure out what’s been going through your mind
Played out the possibilities to help me pass four months time
I tell my friends you’re not the kind of girl to try and to play games
All the while you kept me waiting, wondering if I’m to blame

I know you’re trying to do what’s best
I like that, but I can’t understand the rest

The things I love are the things I hate about you
Trying to figure out if I’m better off without you
The things I love are the things I hate about you
But you've made your choice, you’re without me, so I’ll be without you

It seems you couldn’t decide how to handle what’s at hand
So you pushed it all aside, tasted freedom as away you ran
But now I’m sitting here before you, you’re telling me just how you fought
So if you’re with him you can’t speak to me, go give that a thought

I know you’re trying to do what’s right
You know my feelings and I hope that you see the light

The things I love are the things I hate about you
Trying to figure out if I’m better off without you
The things I love are the things I hate about you
You'll make your choice, if you’re without me, then I’ll be without you

You tell me we need to talk, and you pull me aside
The bottom like is we can’t speak and you’re sorry, you say with a sigh
To ease the pain you say the wall you've built is kind of more like a gate
I just say nothing because with her I’ll always have something more to say

I know you felt it, feel it when you pray
Got my respect but is this really the only way?

The things I love are the things I hate about you
Trying to figure out if I’m better off without you
The things I love are the things I hate about you
But you've made your choice, you’re without me, I’ll be without you

I’m doing alright, thanks, wonder if we can keep in touch
Cause I like the things you say to me like what you’ve been thinking and such
She not only stole herself away from me, she’s dragging you along for the ride
What a shame, what happens now?  Is this really our last goodbye?

I know you’re trying, trying to be a good friend
But ask yourself, do the means justify the end?

The things I love are the things I hate about you
Trying to figure out if I’m better off without you
The things I love are the things I hate about you
You’ve made your choice, you’re without me, so I’ll be without you
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Credits:
Adam Wegener – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Eric Wegener – Drums
James Watt – Electric Guitar
David Donaldson - Bass
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Sound Engineering – Eric Wegener, Travis Prater
Mixing & Mastering – Eric Wegener
Album Artwork – Adam Wegener
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Without You

Happily Unhappy
Written by Adam Wegener
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Walk down the street, can’t believe what we see
And I ask you, “Are we in Munich, Germany?”  
Showed up at school, found nothing to do
Hard to find your way, but you make it through

We feel the ebb and flow, at least now we know

Far away from home, everything gone wrong, life just ain’t right
Girls are problems still, we wonder, “What’s the deal?”
How can we stop this fight?
I couldn’t see it then, but I see it now that I’m looking back:
I was happy being unhappy there with you
I was happy being unhappy there with you

Now we’re on a train, you’re lying on the floor
We’re all trying to get some sleep, who could ask for more?
Got off that train, things are looking strange
Is this place right?  Wish we took a plane

We feel the ebb and flow, at least now we know.

Far away from home, everything gone wrong, life just ain’t right
Girls are problems still, we wonder, “What’s the deal?”
How can we stop this fight?
I couldn’t see it then, but I see it now that I’m looking back:
I was happy being unhappy there with you
I was happy being unhappy there with you

So we call you up, the one we adore
But in your new life you just don’t want us anymore
Girls I met were weird, even after a beer
But you try it out, now it’s crystal clear

We feel the ebb and flow, at least now we know.

Far away from home, everything gone wrong, life just ain’t right
Girls are problems still, we wonder, “What’s the deal?”
How can we stop this fight?
I couldn’t see it then, but I see it now that I’m looking back:
I was happy being unhappy there with you
I was happy being unhappy there with you

And now I’m back home, all those problems gone
My life is back to right
Prefer the girls back here, no longer live in fear
Because we won that fight
And should it reoccur, I’m quite sure that when I look back I’d say,
I was happy being unhappy there with you

I was happy being unhappy there with you
I was happy being unhappy there with you
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Credits:
Adam Wegener – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Eric Wegener – Drums, Accordion
James Watt – Electric Guitar
David Donaldson - Bass
Ivan Lee – Violin
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Sound Engineering – Eric Wegener, Travis Prater
Mixing & Mastering – Eric Wegener
Album Artwork – Adam Wegener
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Happily Unhappy

Mi Amour
Written by James Watt
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I can’t take your love babe, I’m not who you meant it for
Sure I can feel it, but I just won’t steal it, don’t leave it on the floor
I can’t hold your heart babe like I done before
I sympathize with your lovely brown eyes, but I can’t do this anymore

I won’t play your games babe, I’m headed out the door
A cold wind is blowing, and I must be going, so long then, mi amour
I can’t hold your heart babe like I done before
I sympathize with your lovely brown eyes, but I can’t do this anymore

I can’t take your love babe, go find who you meant it for
Sure I can feel it, but I just won’t steal it, pick the pieces off the floor
Go on go, ‘cause I can’t do this anymore
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Credits:
Adam Wegener – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Eric Wegener – Drums, Vocals
James Watt – Electric Guitar
David Donaldson - Bass
Ivan Lee – Violin
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Sound Engineering – Eric Wegener, Travis Prater
Mixing & Mastering – Eric Wegener
Album Artwork – Adam Wegener
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Mi Amour (written by and performed with James Watt)

Spread Thin
Written by Adam Wegener
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I do my best to live life to the full
As I coordinate my day, I feel your pull
And it’s you, my family and my friends
What can I do?  Keep my eyes fixed on the end

And I spread myself too thin again
Emotionally spent, unsure of my intent
And I spread myself still thinner then
‘Till I win I won’t relent, close my eyes as I decent

But the fire burns out as far as I can see
And I suffocate when I try to break free
So I take this life, forget the man I’ll never be
And I stretch myself to eternity

I do my best to give to you my time
I seek to love you well, watch me as climb
And it’s you, new friend I met today
Too much to do, no I can’t come out and play

Because I’ve spread myself too thin again
Emotionally spent, unsure of my intent
And I spread myself still thinner then
‘Till I win I won’t relent, close my eyes as I decent

But the fire burns out as far as I can see
And I suffocate when I try to break free
So I take this life, forget the man I’ll never be
And I stretch myself to eternity

I do my best to trust you with my life
Try to look me in the eyes but all I see’s my strife
And I need you, one who knows my every trait
Nothing left to do, not sure if I’ll endure the wait

Meanwhile I spread myself too thin again
Emotionally spent, unsure of my intent
And I spread myself still thinner then
‘Till I win I won’t relent, close my eyes as I decent

But the fire burns out as far as I can see
And I suffocate when I try to break free
So I take this life, forget the man I’ll never be
And I stretch myself to eternity 
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Credits:
Adam Wegener – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Eric Wegener – Drums
James Watt – Electric Guitar
David Donaldson – Bass
Ivan Lee – Violin
Mia Dessenberger – Vocals
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Sound Engineering – Eric Wegener, Travis Prater
Mixing & Mastering – Eric Wegener
Album Artwork – Adam Wegener
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Spread Thin

Introspective, Are We?
Written by Adam Wegener
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I ask you, of the things you do
Which memories will remain?
When you’re old, stories told
Of moments far away

So I sit down and write
So I won’t forget tonight

Introspective, are we?  Are we?  We are
Introspective, are we?  Are we?  We are

My dad always says,
“Grateful people are happy people”
And that’s stuck in my head
Words like these grow my roots deeper

So I make time to think 
And when you look life happens in sync

Introspective, are we?  Are we?  We are
Introspective, are we?  Are we?  We are

To live a life of health, I examine myself
Looking forward and behind
I take being me very seriously
Cause I’ll never leave my side

So I write my story down
In search of something more profound

Introspective, are we?  Are we?  We are
Introspective, are we?  Are we?  We are
Introspective, are we?  Are we?  We are

So I write this song and verse
From me to you, for what it’s worth
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Credits:
Adam Wegener – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Joye Wegener - Vocals
Ivan Lee – Violin
Eric Wegener – Glockenspiel, Bass
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Sound Engineering – Eric Wegener, Travis Prater
Mixing & Mastering – Eric Wegener
Album Artwork – Adam Wegener
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