A Dark Take on a Good Friend's Life

from Zinger by Aaron Tinjum and the Tangents

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"A Dark Take on a Good Friend's Life" Lyrics:

So, tell me
how are your wife and kids?
Oh, I thought you had some
I could've swore you did
You know
it’s getting pretty late in the game
don’t you think it’s high time
to make a change?

Man, if I wanted your unsolicited advice
If I want to do things and pay for them twice
If I need a dark take on my life
I’ll come to you

Yeah, we used to drink
and we used to scheme
12 years later
you’re still doing the same
You could’ve made
a 30 under 30 list by now
I think I’ve got a guy
that can help you out

Man, if I wanted your unsolicited advice
If I want to do things and pay for them twice
If I need a dark take on my life
I’ll come to you

You're the jack of all trades
and a master of none
those millennial critiques
are a bit overdone
maybe we’ll buy up some stock
in the next generation
cuz if the Tide Pod Challenge
is any indication

You got a little older
and now it seems
you no longer dream
you just fall asleep
oh and ambition sank so long ago
passions are numb
desire’s burning low

Man
if I wanted your unsolicited advice
if I want to finally take things
under the knife
If I need a hot take
if I need a think piece
if I need a remake
of every movie now
If I ever want a single thing you’ve got
If I’m ever lost in that old school of thought
if I ever find myself quite so distraught
I’ll come to you

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from Zinger, released September 8, 2020
"A Dark Take on a Good Friend's Life" music and lyrics written by Aaron Tinjum

Aaron Tinjum: Acoustic Guitar and Vocals
Chris Barthol: Upright Bass
Kevin Mummey: Drums
Jim Sorboro: Keys
Paul Tinjum: Electric Guitar

Recorded at Sovereignty Recording in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Tracking and Mixing: Justin Muffett (Sovereignty Recording)
Mastering: Gregg Ward (StudioArcade Mastering)

Album Art: Samantha Williams
Photo: Drew Xeron

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