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Holding Onto Nothing

from Second Hand Heart (2010) by Phil Smith & The Lights

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    This was a band album, recorded live by Australian producer Scott Horscroft in Sydney in 2009-10. instrumentation consists of guitar (electric/acoustic), vocals, drums, bass, piano, pedal steel and strings.

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HOLDING ONTO NOTHING

Well I went down to Ipswich town
Went drinking with Mickey
Watched the sun go down we’re talking shit.
Got into a fight later that night
With a man outside about nothing much or something ‘bout his sister,
Though I ain’t even kissed her.


And you know which way is down
When ur feet don’t touch the ground
And ur holding onto nothing
yeah you’re holding onto nothing
Like it’s something

And I spent my life on this factory floor
With this blue collar on and I feel so bored just like a number,
And I ain’t getting younger
As I drive home with the sun burning low
Just like a sign of all my dreams
Or a youth I still remember
We’re flames and now we’re embers

And you know which way is down
When ur feet don’t touch the ground
And ur holding onto nothing
yeah you’re holding onto nothing
Like it’s something


And the nights round here are hell
and you know they say sex sells
But when the morning comes I just don’t feel so well,

And ur holding onto nothing
yeah you’re holding onto nothing
Like it’s something

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from Second Hand Heart (2010), released January 3, 2010

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Phil Smith Brisbane, Australia

I'm a singer-songwriter based in Tasmania, Australia. Inspired by the likes of Springsteen, Dylan, Neil Young and Van Morrison to name a few, I write songs based on my version of events. I'm learning about my craft all the time, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I've just completed my 5th album, Into The Night, and will be going back into the studio in October to start on album #6. x ... more

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