It took bone and knuckle to bolt and buckle every bridge heading out of town, when ugly men like me with ugly hands like these walled all the ugly out.
Because it seems to me that bottom feeders only eat cause messy eaters cast what they don't want down
And we only make it harder because conscious muddy water won't go back in the ground.

Now there's a crow caught in the ribbon of the gift that you left sitting on my front door step
and the commotion in the basement are the secrets I've been saving until we meet again.
That car alarm keeps going off and a siren song keeps screaming on but I've got no evidence that this is ever gonna end

So tell me am I wrong begging for a 9 to 5?
When a working day ain't worth its pay if it can't keep us alive.
Now the bossman says I should thank him each day, for letting me work my time
but I don't see how you get that far when you villainize your spine.

Even though it's subtle every structure crumbles until its fallen down
if ugly men like me with ugly sins like greed do nothing about it.
This life can give you love, it can give you peace of mind
It can give you hell or give you up, and all it takes is time

That car alarm keeps going off and a siren song keeps screaming on but I've got no evidence that this is ever gonna end

So tell me am I wrong begging for a 9 to 5?
When a working day ain't worth its pay if it can't keep us alive.
Now the bossman says I should thank him each day, for letting me work my time
but I don't see how you get that far when you villainize your spine.

I can't tell if you are saying what you mean,
because you can't tell the truth if your panicking 

Ugly Hands

The city's good looking but so damn cold like a girl I thought I use to know and I still love them both.
In the snow I sometimes feel alone like a wounded soldier far from home, cause I don't recognize the dirt.

So please don't turn on the radio, 
every songs about somebody letting someone go.
And I can't stand it at all, when I'm thinking of you 
its just sad, sad songs and bad news.

Then a couple drunks mumble as they stutter their steps and they stumble over words while they tumble in their heads,
and the words get clogged in the thick fog of their breath.
And the streets I know have become bare bones as they crack beneath my feet
and the clatter of my teeth seem to chatter out a beat that I can't help but repeat

So please don't turn on the radio, 
every songs about somebody letting someone go.
And I can't stand it at all, when I'm thinking of you 
its just sad, sad songs and bad news.

So please don't turn on the radio
the only sound that I wanna hear
ain't nobody's but my own and I can still stand tall
even without you
because sad, sad songs just ain't true.

Teach Me How To Winter

Johnny Ray packed his suitcase and guitar and said goodbye to Milton, Florida. Despite being known as the “canoe capital of the world”, the small town just didn’t fit any more. As he settled into Denver, Colorado, he began working at a local pizza joint and met Jeff Wilkins. The two became friends and, sharing a common interest in music with the benefit of owning instruments, began playing together. Soon after, Oliver Bravado was officially formed with Johnny Ray on guitar and vocals and Jeff playing drums. A few months later, Alex Bowman joined the band and added his technical music knowledge and upright bass. 
Oliver Bravado embraced the Denver music scene and began laying a solid foundation and fan base as they played open mic nights and small venues. Brilliant lyrics, magnetic melodies, and an engaging stage presence have set Oliver Bravado apart from other acts and helped the band grow tremendously in its short existence. The band’s upbeat folk rock is catchy, clever, and reminiscent of punk and blues influences. Moreover, Johnny Ray, Jeff, and Alex are equal parts charismatic and genuine, providing fans with an almost personalized experience at each show.
Looking toward the future, Oliver Bravado is working on an EP and will continue to play in Denver and nearby cities. 


Teach Me How To Winter

Oliver Bravado

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