I've had my share of fails
This feeling never quells
One drink turns into ten
Then I'm at it again

You say your heaven sent
I've been to hell and back
Looks like we're a better match than I thought

Could it be that I've been duped to long to ever realize?

I think I need some time alone
We'll speak again when the world falls apart
And if you want closure let's close this now
We both live happily ever after with someone else

I'm sorry for what I did to you
I'm trying to give my best to you

I saw your face on my machine
You're older but you're still a dream
You were standing next to him
What's his name... Michael?
He'll never hear this anyway

You text me all these random things
Like "I'm done waiting for your ring"
I guess two kids and half a decade of marriage
Put you right over the edge

But I still dream of what life would be
If you'd gone to U C S D
And studied the algae by me
We'd be happy we'd be free

If you've got the time to lean on me then
You've got the time to clean out all your shit
I understand there's still so much to say
But let a year go by you'll see it's better left this way

I'm sorry for what I did to you
I'm trying to give my best to you

Spring Cleaning (ft. Stephen Finn)

Actor, singer, voice over, eater of ramen.

The Failed States is a creative project based in an aged care facility in the leafy suburb of Wantirna, Melbourne Australia. 

Initially a recreational outlet, allowing residents to express themselves through music, poetry and sitting still, The Failed States has since taken on a life of it own. 

Anguished songs about other residents' grandchildren being too loud at the table tennis table, or laments of lukewarm, semi-set pudding were gradually replaced by powerful pieces about climate change, urban decay, relationship breakdown and stolen dentures.

There are no permanent members of The Failed States, we live on, as age, petty rivalries, and forgetfulness takes us all.

The Failed States tries to perform in the common room on the second Tuesday of every month, after lunch.

Spring Cleaning (ft. Stephen Finn)

Jeff Gorcyca