someplace far

someplace far

~Thank You To~
lead guitar: @neanderthalofficial (amazing musician! He's the one that told me to make it into an actual song)
mixing: @ibr (a phenomenal individual who took the time to make sure everything was just right.)
art: www.instagram.com/joielse/

~On the EP~
Wow this EP took a long time to collect and put together. I started around January, after I finished making the keepitchristmas collection. I've had demos that didn't develop until months later so I thank you very much for stopping by and giving me a bit of your valuable time.

I started this EP with the intent of stepping away a bit from keepitinside and exploring my own identity as Adam Kim, but it ended up evolving into an appreciation and reflection of my past experiences. I hope to not dwell in them, but use them to grow and develop as a human bean.

~On the Song~
I always envision that scene in Sound of Music where Fräulein Maria goes out to an open hillside to sing. She is so alone, but at the same time, so full of life and wonder. 

~Lyrics~

~Chords~
D to Bm
and then G to A
and then finally D Bm G A

memories

Spotify

memories ft. Neanderthal

someplace far

~Thank You To~
art: https://www.instagram.com/joielse/

~Lyrics~
And the worst thing you said was goodbye
into my eyes
And you said that you'd leave me to die
you could've lied

now that you're gone
it could be better
now that you're gone
I could be better

And don't tell me to be strong
'cause I'm not
no I'm not
And I don't have an answer right now
don't think I'll ever
but I don't need an answer right now
I just need

the worst thing

someplace far
Chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7, G

~Thank You To~
harmony vocals: @iamlanie
lending me his bass guitar: Simon
art: www.instagram.com/joielse/

~On The Song~
I didn't want you to know the worst things about me. I'm not perfect, I'm not always happy, and I'm not secure with myself. But whenever I dance with you I'm not afraid. Whenever I lie with you to talk, I'm not afraid. 

~Lyrics~
With those eyes
You could stop my hearts
Paralyze 
Aall my moving parts
But behind
All this masquerade
You will find a boy 
Who's just being afraid
Of loving you
Of loving you

So dance with me
Sway with me
Stay with me
Lay with me
Lead the way
Set the pace
I'll forget I'm afraid
I'll forget I'm afraid

With those lips
You could waltz away
Every inch of me
That's been left in pain
If our live 
Were to intertwine
Then I'd tell you up front
That I'm just a scar in disguise
I hope I would be toe to toe

So dance with me (I don't mind)
Sway with me (Side to side)
Stay with me (Take your time)
Lay with me (Take all of mine)
Lead the way (I don't mind)
Set the pace (Side to side)
I'll forget I'm afraid (Take your time)
I'll forget I'm afraid (Take all of mine)

Sway (Feat. Lanie)

sway ft. lanie

someplace far 

~Thank You To~
verse: @noeldac
art: www.instagram.com/joielse/
chorus vocals: @neanderthalofficial, @kastrosplace, @kvazi, Connor, Keir, Tammy, and Stephen

~On The Song~
As a whole, the song is about focusing on growing as a person and knowing that mistakes are a part of learning. I just don't want to regret things because I was too scared to do them. Life is too short.

~Lyrics~
Guess I could use a beginning
I've been messing up it's all still there
Maybe I could change the meaning
Look you in the eye and beg you for your
Sweetness, your tender lips
Fuck it, I'm going in
Wish that I was always like this
Just a boy to grow up with

Grow up, just grow up, grow up
Just a boy to grow up with

I've been in this bed
Nothing's making sense
Drunk on medicine for months now
I could use a pain
Just to feel again
Throw my heart away and tell me that I'm something
I've always been
Fuck it, I'm going in
Just a boy to grow up with

Grow up, just grow up, grow up
Just a boy to grow up with 

[RYCE]
Regretting all the times I kissed you
Acting like I'm fine, but I miss you
Got me looking for my sanity 
You're face it gave me clarity
Debating who I am 'cuz I'm a
Small boy big dreams
Only 16 tryna get the bag now
Moving slowly through the seems
Will I come out clean life is looking bad now
I've been thinking that I could be somethin' 
If I keep on growing if I'm hitting grind
Put my troubles to the side
Knowing it gets better with some time 'cuz I'll

Grow up, just grow up, grow up

Grow Up (feat. RYCE)

grow up ft. RYCE

someplace far

~Thank You To~
verse: @zamirraps
co-production, mastering: @kastrosplace
art: www.instagram.com/joielse/

~On The Song~
I got no sleep. 

~Lyrics~
It's been a long, long day
Baby, are you something to me?
Cuz I can't sleep
You shouldn't go
You shouldn't go

No sleep
I've been waiting on you
Every night I've been wishing
Getting myself through
Holding onto something
My pillows are breaking
I don't want to sleep
No I don't want
No sleep
I've been waiting on you
Every night I've been wishing
Getting myself through
Holding onto something
Our pillows are breaking
I don't want to sleep
No I don't want

[zamir]
I'm losing slumber
Yes I've become an insomniac
I've been calling your number
I understand you won't call me back
But this thunderous silence
This violent storm in my brain
That forms at even the thought of you
Drives me slowly insane
I've been waiting for so long
For you to return
So now how will i ever move on
How will i learn
With all these memories so strong
Stupidly yearning
That's why I wrote you this whole song
Wish you could've heard it, I

I, I really miss you
I really miss the way that life with you was really simple
I really wish the day had never come when you had left
Now I'm staring at my ceiling as I ponder and reflect
Burying my feelings trying to conquer my regrets
But it's useless
All the words that I had never said
I was stupid
And now I'm spending every single night sleepless
Holding onto any hope or thought of your return

[keepitinside]
Something tells me I'm doing this wrong
Everyday another memory, a verse in a song
Hope to god they don't see me cry
Cuz I've been keeping it together since she came to life
Now I'm holding onto something that I can't control
A walk in the partially unfunctional
Think about a place I can't believe
Cuz everything is better in a fucking dream I

Think I'll stay awake right now
Counting every hole in my life, somehow
Fill it all up with S-A-D
You aren't the only thing that's missing in me
I'll find my heel
Spin the wheel
Spend time feeling
Guess that I'm not sleeping

No Sleep (Feat. Zamir & Ka$tro)

no sleep ft. zamir, KA$TRO

someplace far

~Thank You To~
ALL OF YOU. Thank you so much for listening and spending your valuable time on me and my songs for the past 5 weeks. I hope that these songs mean something to you as much as they do for me. I can't express my gratitude and respect for each and every one of you for supporting me.

someplace far is another evolving step for me and I cannot wait to show you more!

~Lastly~
Join my Discord! I'm always there doing something dumb haha (it's in my links)
Hopefully, I will be in a financially stable situation where I can get merch out to y'all ;)

four a.m.

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