Peeling off my feelings
In the easy summer’s heat
I whisper something soft and low
Falling like a big old domino

The things we tell ourselves
It’s only a matter of time
’Til you get things figured out
And it finally has a reason

I’ll try again tomorrow
Might be better in the morning
When the sun is up and shining
Everything will feel much better now

The things we tell ourselves
It’s only a matter of time
’Til you get things squared away
And you really can’t complain

Feels like my guts have got a gun to my head
I just can’t go on living my life in bed
’Bout time I go out — right out to the shed
I grab myself a shovel and I dig until I’m dead

But if it’s something that you’ve gotta think about
Maybe it’s not for you
But then again, you rather like to push yourself
Maybe too hard

Let it go and I promise you’ll be fine
Slow it down and you’ll get some peace of mind

Don’t hold your tongue when it comes to you
Don’t feel so old when the moment’s new
It’s gonna pass — you know that it has to
Still, you gotta do what you gotta do

The things we tell ourselves
It’s only a matter of time
’Til it’s all waiting behind you
And you and time are on the run
credits
from Things We Tell Ourselves, released October 24, 2025
Max Gardener – Vocals, Electric Guitar
Zoe Webster – Bass Guitar
Franky Fox – Moog Matriarch
Elias Quinn – Drums, Percussion
Emelia Austin – Backing Vocals
Chelsea Brown – Backing Vocals
Justine Brown – Backing Vocals

"Things We Tell Ourselves" - Max Gardener

Sadie Street Records