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)

Don't Matter
Written by Adam Wegener
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I barely know ya
But that don’t mean I don’t wanna know you more
I caught your glances
Like you caught mine when I walked through that door

And I know you wanna dance with me
Yeah but I’m just not sure where that will lead
Past tonight I won’t be seeing you
I’m damned if I don’t, and I’m damned if I do

Wrapped up in melody
We dance like shooting stars float across the sky
I like your smile
But I know you won’t be smiling when we have to say goodbye

And now I know that you want me
But I’m just not sure that’s where I wanna be
Past tonight I won’t be seeing you
I’m damned if I don’t, and I’m damned if I do

You’re a temptation
Water in this desert I’m passing through
Think of the future
How would this affect me? I don’t have a clue

It’s just a fact, we could never be
And now I know that it’s time to leave
Will I regret that I didn’t get with you? 
Don’t matter, no, no it don’t  
Don’t matter, no, no it don’t
Cause I’m damned if I don’t, and I’m damned if I do
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Credits:
Adam Wegener – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Eric Wegener – Drums
David Donaldson – Bass
Jeff Marshall – Electric Guitar
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Sound Engineering – Eric Wegener, Travis Prater
Mixing & Mastering – Eric Wegener
Album Artwork – Adam Wegener
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Don't Matter

Selfishness of Mine
Written by Adam Wegener
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Baby I hate the way, the way that you reveal these little things about me
And baby ever since the day, the day that we split up I’m beginning to see
I’m not the Saint I always thought I’d be
And now that you’ve called I’m trying to act selflessly
But these thoughts creep up on me

I kind of wish you weren’t doing so good
And well, the though of us talking, just didn’t feel like I could
But I’ll tell you I’m happy for you, just don’t ask me why
And maybe one day I’ll conquer this selfishness of mine

And then we’ll be fine, but this isn’t that time, bye bye

Baby I’m sorry for the way I always looked at them other girls
Baby I’m sorry for the way I made you chase me around the world 
It’s okay, that’s alright
Even though we’re not together, we’re both better tonight
But the thought's still in my mind

I kind of wish you weren’t doing so well
That you’d be dying without me, you’d be going through hell
But I tell you I’m happy for you, and I’ll try not to lie
And maybe one day I’ll conquer this selfishness of mine

And then we’ll be fine, but until that time, bye bye
Baby I’ve gotta say, I found someone else, yeah, I’ve found someone too
And I know we can’t work anymore, but I don’t want anyone else 
To have the you I worked to make
But baby it’s a give and take
Never thought I’d say…

I’m glad to hear you’re doing so great
See, I’ve been thinking about you, I hope it isn’t too late for me to 
Tell you I’m happy for you, and mean it this time
At least for today, I’ve conquered this selfishness
At least for today, I’ve conquered this selfishness
At least for today, I’ve conquered this selfishness of mine

And now that we’re fine, think it’s about that time, bye bye
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Credits:
Adam Wegener – Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals
Mia Dessenberger – Vocals
Eric Wegener – Drums
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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Selfishness of Mine

Be Kind
Written by Adam Wegener
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There’s a business man, working hard, just trying to do the best he can
But today it’s not enough
He’s losing sight of his plan, lost his job, how to provide?
His heart it burns

He knows this pain is something that you’ve never felt before
You say you know, but he’s quite certain his is something more 
It’s nice you’re here but you can’t know what’s knocking on his door
Never get into his core

So be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a desperate battle
We are all fighting a desperate battle
But you know it’s gonna be fine, though it times it doesn’t seem
Stay by my side in this desperate battle, together surviving this desperate battle
It’s gonna be fine

She’s just a teenage girl, trying to be the things required by this world
But today it’s not enough
Just watch as her life unfurls, hates her self, just lose some more
Her heart it burns

And she knows this pain is something that you’ve never felt before 
You say you know, but she’s quite certain her's is something more 
It’s nice you’re here but you can’t know what’s knocking on her door
Never get into her core

So be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a desperate battle 
We are all fighting a desperate battle 
But you know it’s gonna be fine though it times it doesn’t seem
Stay by my side in this desperate battle, together surviving this desperate battle
It’s gonna be fine

Now sixty years of age, hasn’t seen his son in years, he still remembers that day
“I’ll never talk to you again”
Wish he would call to say “I love you dad,” but still no calls, his heart it burns

And you’d never know it, most people don’t care to show it
Hush hush, keep it bottled up inside
But before you know it, gonna start to blow it
No longer can these thoughts be denied

So be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a desperate battle
We are all fighting a desperate battle
But you know it’s gonna be fine, though it times it doesn’t seem
Stay by my side in this desperate battle, together surviving this desperate battle
It’s gonna be fine
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Credits:
Adam Wegener – Piano, Vocals
Eric Wegener – Drums, Bass
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Sound Engineering – Eric Wegener, Travis Prater
Mixing & Mastering – Eric Wegener
Album Artwork – Adam Wegener
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Be Kind

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

Catch Me Smilin'
Written by Adam Wegener
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There’s a million things I should probably do
But I’m not
Cause I’ve learned it’s important to be by you
Cause you’re all I’ve got

Time spent with you I consider well spent
We didn’t say much but I knew what you meant
You’re not here with me now but I know where you went
And this tells me one thing: love, I’ve learned, is not efficient

If you catch me smilin’
No need to wonder what’s on my mind
If you catch me smilin’
You can be sure I’m thinking about you
You can be sure I’m thinking about…

All the million things I should probably do
But I’m not
Cause I’ve learned it’s important to be by you
Cause you’re my God

And time spent with you I consider well spent
We didn’t say much but I knew what you meant 
You’re here with me now and the places I’ve been
And this tells me one thing: love, I’ve learned, is not efficient
If you catch me smilin’
No need to wonder what’s on my mind
If you catch me smilin’
You can be sure I’m thinking about you
You can be sure I’m thinking about…

All the things that I chase after
Thinking they’re the things that matter
But when I reflect upon the latter
You’re left in my mind
I want to hold onto the one
That can’t be taken away from me

So if you catch me smilin’
No need to wonder what’s on my mind
If you catch me smilin’
You can be sure I’m thinking about you

You can be sure I’m thinking about you
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Credits:
Adam Wegener – Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Ivan Lee – Violin
Eric Wegener – Drums
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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Catch Me Smilin'

Soul Full
Written by Adam Wegener
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These times are uncertain, I’m uncertain just how uncertain my plans are
That’s all I’ve figured out so far
Take my time while I have it, make a habit doing the things in which I believe
That makes sense to me

So I think about how I’ll spend my time
Will I labor for love or work for the dime?
Am I living the dream or am I living a lie?
When all else fails, buckle up and drive

And you’ll see me rollin’ with my tank on empty
But I’m rollin’ with my soul on full
I don’t know how long I’ll last before I’ll have to stop for gas
But if I break down I’ll walk my ass to you
With a soul full, I’m feelin’ soul full

Gotta make smart decisions or else I’ll be living out on the streets
With nothing to eat and no heat
Get a job with some safety, find a lady, and go get the American Dream
Then you’ll be happy, or so it seems

So I think about how I’ll spend my days
But I can’t do a job just because it pays
Gotta be more than that, keep my heart engaged
I don’t know how, but I’ll find a way
And you’ll see me rollin’ with my tank on empty
Rollin’ with my soul on full
And I don’t know how long I’ll last before I have to stop for gas
But if I break down I’ll walk my way to you
With a soul full, soul full

A lot of people will tell you this life is rough
If you haven’t learned that then you ain’t been alive long enough (yet)
If that’s the truth then call my bluff, I wouldn’t exactly call 23 years thinking off the cuff

So when people ask me where I stand
Tell them I work for God, I don’t work for the man
And I believe the money will come if I stick to my plan
If you want to roll with me then jump on in

And you’ll see us rollin’ with a tank on empty
Rollin’ with our souls on full
And I don’t care how long we last before my car runs out of gas
Cause when I break down I’ll already be with you
With a soul full, soul full
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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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Soul Full

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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Introspective, Are We? (Full Album)

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