Lansdowne Street, Boston MA in the early 2000's was a mad place to find yourself on a Friday or Saturday night. The street lay host to endless possibilities and temptations no matter the sort of trouble you're looking for you will find it. This period and location is the inspiration for this song. The axis of all that went on around us on those neon nights. 

The collision came before the crash
You took the money
Said you needed the cash
You’ve got a razorblade 
And a cocaine nosebleed
Found yourself in solemnity
God’s on sale
Jesus’ name is in lights
When the needle hits the vein 
Your body comes alive

Looking back at the sunrise
Shimmering sparks of light
In a million little pieces
On those neon nights
When the light breaks a new dawn
A dream scattered by sound
Behind every breath you take
Is a voice waiting to be found

Standing on the corner 
You’re face against the glass
You say you’ve gotta move on
It doesn’t matter how fast
These rivers are shallow
The water is warm
You can dip your feet
But you can’t stay long
They found you curled up 
On the bathroom floor 
Screaming “Don’t talk to me, 
Don’t you talk to me anymore”

Looking back at the sunrise
Shimmering sparks of light
In a million little pieces
On those neon nights
When the light breaks a new dawn
A dream scattered by sound
Behind every breath you take
Is a voice waiting to be found

Where did it all go wrong?
The last time I could claim control
There was a needle and a spoon in my hand
Where would I be now?
If you didn’t hold me then?
Life is beautiful

Looking back at the sunrise
Shimmering sparks of light
In a million little pieces
On those neon nights

Looking back at the sunrise
On those neon nights
We’re alive
We belong
We are free
We are one
Tonight

When the light breaks a new dawn
A dream scattered by sound
Behind every breath you take
Is a voice waiting to be found

Neon Nights

Story of two people who reconnect after many years and share one unforgettable night together.

Rain like sheets of glass 
Fall down on a busy street
Lost in a haze of whiskey and wine
The thread tears at the seam
Two lovers are intertwined
On a bed with no sheets
Just another detour 
On this dead-end street

Dream, of where you want to wake up 
We could have it all
But it still wouldn’t be enough
You’re misery with a lip-gloss smile
Yesterday’s regret is tomorrow’s reason why

Stay
Until the morning light
Stuck in a moment
You’re falling behind
You can’t go back
To somewhere you’ve never been
Run away with me… and
I’ll show you things you’ve never seen

We’ll shine like shooting stars in the daylight

Is there a time to look away?
Put your head down and walk the other way
A time to break all you create
And sing about the heartache
A conscience can pull you under
Happiness will make you wonder
Can I begin again?

Time won’t take this heart
Out of my hands
Time won’t take the boy
Out of this man
Time…
Leave me as I am

Stay
Until the morning light
Stuck in a moment
You’re falling behind
You can’t go back
To somewhere you’ve never been
Run away with me… and
I’ll show you things you’ve never seen

We’ll shine like shooting stars in the daylight

A Shooting Star In The Daylight

See This Through

As We Run

Recorded a long time ago. Captured in first take. This is the best version I could find, it has it's scrapes and scars but I still love it.

Without A Scream

Beautiful

Friends from birth and the music that binds us. These songs tell the stories of our lives. Don't identify, make them your own. Meanings are meaningless if they don't leave an imprint. And that is what music should do.

Mike&Dan