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An EP recorded In Nathan's garage, self-produced, written and performed. Enjoy.
Sincerely,
An exhausted, sweaty, nomorevoicebecauseitsallsungout Blank Minds

Maybe

POSSE

Better Off Alone (Live)

Numb

Weight of the World

Things Are Falling Apart

Performed and Produced by The Blank Minds
Mixed by Tim Juliano

Lead Vocals and Ukulele- Flora Namala
Back-up Vocals and Bass- Nathan Baldridge
Lead Guitar and Rhythm Guitar- Ryan Silver
Drums- Andrew Castellanos 

Special thanks to:
Tony Spano and Tim Juliano

Lyrics: 
You've always said you loved the moon more than you'd ever love me
And my heart was a raging ocean that you never could reach
But darling we could be everything the galaxy could never explain
But I went and messed it up and caused you all this pain

Now I'm falling for a new heart
And a new name
I don't even remember why I ever called you babe
And I'm over it
And you're way too cool  
I hope you're loving all the boys at your new school
And hey I broke your heart and you broke it right back
I picked up all my pieces and she's putting them back
Not a song where I'm not ok
Singing the words cuz I don't know what else to say
 
And I hope you're happy and that you've finally moved on
In a few years I'll be stuck here singing the same song
About a new girl who had to piece me back together
Cuz I'm addicted to a different broken pattern of love

Truck (Demo)

Performed and Produced by The Blank Minds
Mixed by The Blank Minds (with help from Tim Juliano)

Lead Vocals and Ukulele- Flora Namala
Back-up Vocals and Bass- Nathan Baldridge
Guitar- Ryan Silver
Drums- Andrew Castellanos

Special Thanks To:
Tony Spano, Tim Juliano 

Lyrics:  
I know it's not poetic but there are some things on my mind, I think someone should say it
It's hard to write pop songs that revolve around something other than fucking 
Why are pop songs the only way to write songs about nothing 

I'm struggling with filling my mind 
With things worth my time 
I think i'll just forget their mine
These problems problems inside, these problems we find 

I find that people like it when i sing fast
it all reflects on the fact that
we don’t think,  just react whoa
I’m torn between impressing you
And pursuing the things that I wanna do
just hoping to get the message through
I’m really not that cool
I don’t like wearing bathing suits to swimming pools, but ya know
insecurities are the most deadly disease
Cause no one can see them 
But you goddamn believe them

I'm struggling with filling my mind 
With things worth my time 
I think i'll just forget their mine
These problems problems inside, these problems we find 

I have this constant fear that i'm not good enough for this, 
Life you chose to give
If you need some clarification, i know lots of people do, i didn’t choose to be this way
And no you can’t fix this
Although i'm sure you'll try 
You say i'm just rebellious 
But I can’t fit these stereotypes
I’m watching the tide again 
I’m feeling myself drown again 
Damn I wish I bought those trunks 
I’m a fool for giving up, on you

Woah-oh Woah-oh
Woah-oh  x2

Struggling with filling my mind 
With things worth my time 
I think i'll just forget their mine
These problems problems inside, these problems we find 



Swimming Trunks

Swimming Trunks (Demo)

Written and Performed by The Blank Minds
Cover Art by Boris Biberdzic
Produced by Bakersfield Music and Recording Studios
Mixed by Roman Marisak (Murder Music)
Oktoheart Records

Lyrics:
Im trying to be my own person 
But i won’t stop picking your side 
I’m ignorant, and tired of it all these times 
Ive beat myself tonight 

And I know you all deserve more than this 
But i’m stripping right down to my soul
I hope i make you happy dear 
Cuz without you my hearts all alone 

Wo-oh-oh Im all Alone
Wo-oh-oh I’m all Alone

I’m torn between whats wrong and right 
But how the fuck am i supposed to know 
I can’t sleep at night when I don’t hold you tight
But my mama won’t let me out the door 

I know you think I’ve lost my shit 
Well baby, I think so too 
I’m lost in your eyes, never want to leave your side
I’m sorry I left you alone 

Wo-oh-oh You’re all alone
Wo-oh-oh You’re all alone

On a calmer note,
I hope you never go, 
cuz my hearts not built for one
I built you a nest
Right here in my chest 
So hopefully you can finally rest
I know I’m not a superman
I hope you don’t give a damn
that I’m not as well proportioned 
It’s cuz my hearts too shit
and my heads kinda big
but my arms are perfect to hold you

Self-Titled

Bottled Up

Performed by The Blank Minds
Written by Flynn Namala
Recorded by Bakersfield Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Murder Music Studios
Produced by Oktoheart Records

Lyrics: 
 Em, C, G
I think my main gift in life
Was being able to write
All my twisted sick feelings out
Instead of starting a commotion
The ocean is my favorite place to look, right now
What’s underneath all the green, all the blues, the hues, is it you

The only thing i confide in is you so what am i to do i’ve got no friends to lose
I’m writing overused lyrics in hopes that you’d finish me off
I’m sorry that i keep loosing my mind, well what’d you expect to find
I’m barely keeping it together, i’m feeling a bit under the weather

My mind is a disaster 
if i could only think faster 
Maybe i’d master
The art of bottling up in this canister
Just like normal people do 
But maybe i’m just not the same as you
Because i’m trying and fighting
different blues as you
I’m sorry for the complaining 
I think i’m hesitating 
while imitating 
the kinds of artists im reciprocating 
I’m just stuck in the same melody
Come rescue me
Me verses my insanity

My heart’s not all there x4

Under The Weather

Performed by The Blank Minds
Written by Flynn Namala and Ryan Silver
Recorded by Bakersfield Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Murder Music Studios
Produced by Oktoheart Records

Lyrics/Chords:
F, A, A#

Maybe it’s just me alone, Maybe i’m sleeping fine cuz i don't think i've lost you
I think it’s just a change of pace, I swear I’ve never seen a pair of eyes prettier than the ones on your face

F, A A# C
All your words got caught up in mine, don’t tell me I’m just wasting time
Baby I’m doing all I can to convince myself

F C A A#
 I’m fine, without you
I don’t think I’m fine, without you

I think I let you down today, I’m sorry i just can’t fit into these roles we have to play
You taught me to stay true to my heart, So why does it feel like all my choices, are ripping you apart

Not Fine

Performed by The Blank Minds
Written by Flynn Namala and Keely Martin
Recorded by Bakersfield Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Murder Music Studios
Produced by Oktoheart Records

Lyrics: 
I woke up this morning 
And I sat down to eat
There was nothing in my fridge 
Just some fuzzy socks on my feet
I went down to the store
But they had nothing left
So i bought some cereal 
And on my way i went

Put it in my pocket
Like ur picture in my locket
Girl ur so sweet
Frosted Flakes got nothing on me

We were vibing on the floor
I heard her screaming more
Was she talking to me 
I look behind and what do i see
Flip-flop my heart done stop
Drip-drop the milk won’t stop
Breaking the homeostatic qualities
That maintain the milk and cereal harmony

Rice Crispies, you got me feeling frisky
Coco Puffs, i never get enough
Apple Jacks, I got ur back 
Cheerios, I hope you never go 
Froot Loops, like the hoops in saturn
Time spins like Lucky Charms patterns
Girl you got me hooked like captain crunch
I’ll eat cereal for breakfast, dinner and lunch

Cereal Song (Live Demo)

Performed and Written by The Blank Minds
Recorded by Bakersfield Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Murder Music Studios
Produced by Oktoheart Records

Em, C, G
I know I am better off alone
Each time I try it often has it's toll
We could be a better part of life
But that's something meant for another time
 
Hold on to what you have left
You never know when it will be the last thing you kept
Swept away as if it were at sea
I know my secrets are better kept with me
 
Em, c, g, d
Let's go and get so far away
So far from the things that stand in our way
Who knows how we will get home
I don’t know
That doesn't matter we just need to be alone
 
Can I be enough for just one time
If you try, you can see this from my side
Walk away, walk away from me
See the kind of person you turn out to be
 
Cuz I’ve been stumbling, tumbling
Trying to find some peace of mind
If I had you with me maybe id stop this demise
Without you I’m a journey with no destination
Drop the act baby, wont you stop this hesitation
You’ve seen me fumbling, crumbling
Like the love that we had
The hatter in Alice wasn’t half as mad
You better catch me quickly before I slip away
Counting all the reasons that you should stay

Better Off Alone

Performed and Written by The Blank Minds
Recorded by Bakersfield Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Murder Music Studios
Produced by Oktoheart Records

Lyrics/Chords:
F, A7, Dm, Bb
You've always said you loved the moon more than you'd ever love me
And my heart was a raging ocean that you never could reach
But darling we could be everything the galaxy could never explain
But I went and messed it up and caused you all this pain
 
And now I'm falling for a new heart
And a new name
I don't even remember why I ever called you babe
And I'm over it
And you're way too cool  
I hope you're loving all the boys at your new school
And hey I broke your heart and you broke it right back
I picked up all my pieces and she's putting them back
Not a song where I'm not ok
Singing the words I don't know what else to say
 
And I hope you're happy and that you've finally moved on
In a few years I'll be stuck here singing the same song
about a new girl who had to piece me back together
cuz I'm addicted to a different broken pattern of love

Truck

Performed and Written by The Blank Minds
Recorded by Bakersfield Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Murder Music Studios
Produced by Oktoheart Records

Lyrics/Chords:
A, F#m, D, E 
I know it's not poetic but there are some things on my mind, I think someone should say it
It's hard to write pop songs that revolve around something other than fucking 
Why is romance the quickest way to write songs about nothing 

F#M D A E 
I'm struggling with filling my mind 
With things worth my time 
I think i'll just forget their mine
These problems we, problems we find 

I find that people like it when i sing fast
it all reflects on the fact that
we don’t think, we just react whoa
I’m torn between impressing you
And pursuing the things that I wanna do
just hoping to get the message through
I’m really not that cool
I don’t like wearing bathing suits to swimming pools, but ya know
insecurities are the most deadly disease
Because no one can see them 
But you goddamn believe them

F#M D A E 
I have this constant fear that i'm not good enough for this, 
Life you chose to give
And if you need some clarification, i know lots of people do, i didn’t choose to be this way
And no you can’t fix this
Although i'm sure you'll try 
You say i'm just rebellious 
I can’t fit these stereotypes
I’m watching the tide again 
I’m feeling myself drown again 
Damn I wish I bought those trunks 
I’m a fool for giving up, on you

Who-oh Who-oh
Who-oh oh x2

Just wanted to take some time to explain why this song and this project is so important to me. Queer narratives are so rare in mainstream media and it’s kind of my mission as an artist to change that and to bring more queer, especially trans, stories to the fore front of pop music. I wrote Transient almost a year ago, really early in my transition as I was trying to figure out how to authentically he myself as a trans man and make the people around me happy. It was really hard because I felt like my choices were really hurting other people, and it was hard for me to put my needs first which made me really upset and sad a lot. I needed the validation of those around me that what I was doing was ok for me to be ok with it myself. But as months went by I realized that my transition wasn’t for other people but for myself, and even though it may take time for other people to adjust, those who truly deserved to be apart of my life would adjust and adapt. I hope this song rings true as a message to anyone in the closet or struggling with their image of themselves that although the support of others is crucial to a transition, your happiness is most important and to stay true to that no matter what. When I was coming out I didn’t have many role models or support figures to help me throughout my transition so I just want everyone to know that if you ever need someone to talk to you can always talk to me, our DM’s are always open. Much love and enjoy the single, Flynn

Transient

This EP is about my experience during the first year of my transition into a "man." 
-flynn

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