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The Lost Dream of Being an Astronaut

by Thomas J

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1.
I sold my heart to Goldman Sachs It'll cost me twice as much to ever get it back A dime for a dozen my brain cooks in the oven My hands fall to the floor and all I want is more I want just a little more and yeah I want just a little more Things used to cost a penny as good as almost any Back in my day it was all work and no play So I sold my heart it never did me good I sold my heart to Goldman Sachs A little more all I want is a little more I sold my heart to Goldman Sachs I sold my heart I sold my heart
2.
Everybody tell me what am I gonna do? I try my very best to understand you I try to swallow words that are leaving my mouth But I start to choke and then I spit them back out I don't wanna be a soldier no more but this fuckin' desert doesn't seem to have a door I wish that I was a thousand miles tall So the world knows what it feels like to be really small I don't wanna be just another big no-one But everyone that's someone seems to be a real cunt Everybody tell me keep doing what you do But to do what I do is to wonder what to do I wish I could remember livin' in the womb I won't get that feeling back until I'm in a tomb I'm always so angry When I get out of my bed 'Cause the world that surrounds me ain't the world that's in my head I don't wanna be a whore no more but the law is such a bore like that film by Mr. Gore I don't wanna be just another big no-one But everyone that's someone seems to be a real cunt Everybody tell me what am I gonna do? I try my very best to understand you I try to swallow words that are leaving my mouth But I start to choke and then I spit them back out I don't wanna be a soldier no more but this fuckin' desert doesn't seem to have a door I wish that I was a thousand miles tall So the world knows what it feels like to be really small
3.
I've got these words in me too big to fit my mouth In my dreams it's easy to get them out I know I want you but I don't know if I need you It's easy to get confused well I just wanna know how you are doing but it's so easy to get lost when you're pursuing and I just want you to know that I will still be your friend I guess I'll still need you in the end The dust is all up my side No point in tryin'a hide I'm not in a coma my body is still alive I know I want you but I don't know if I need you It's easy to get confused
4.
The human race came from between your thighs but if you ask me what my favourite part of you is I will say your eyes I'll lie to get by Some people are trouble more than they're worth It's a good thing that you're priceless 'cause you are so much worse I kid I'm just kidding, believe me I know that some day you will be gone I haven't quite worked out how I'll carry on I'll just die or at least I will cry And I guess it's all the same And I guess we're both the same And I guess we're only sane And I guess we're all we're all We're all to blame Maybe you'll stay here and we will grow old I worry that my character will start to unfold I'll lie To get by
5.
Jack o' diamonds Jack o' diamonds Diamonds is a hard card to find When you play the game of life You've got trouble, you've got strife Jack of diamonds is a hard card to find Life is like a game of cards Buts it's very, very hard Jack of diamonds is a hard card to find Jack o' diamonds Jack o' diamonds Diamonds is a hard card to find Jack o' diamonds Jack o' diamonds Diamonds is a hard card to find Met a girl and lost my heart Lack of money made us part Jack o' diamonds is a hard card to find She said life is just a bet But I've never won it yet Jack o' diamonds is a hard card to find Jack o' diamonds Jack o' diamonds Diamonds is a hard card to find Jack o' diamonds Jack o' diamonds Diamonds is a hard card to find If you throw a diamond jack You will never once look back Jack o' diamonds is a hard card to find You'll have luck and you'll have wealth But you may never have your health Jack o' diamonds is a hard card to find Jack o' diamonds Jack o' diamonds Diamonds is a hard card to find Jack o' diamonds Jack o' diamonds Diamonds is a hard card to find People say that ace is high But I know that it's a lie Jack o' diamonds is a hard card to find Queen of hearts is way above 'Cause the heart is singing love Jack o' diamonds is a hard card to find Jack o' diamonds Jack o' diamonds Diamonds is a hard card to find Jack o' diamonds Jack o' diamonds Diamonds is a hard card to find Diamonds is a hard card to find Diamonds is a hard card to find
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Clusterfuck 02:41
When I was in another world I caught my finger between my hand and a wall And so began the story of my greatest ever fall It felt like it was an act of passion more than just drunken aggression I felt like I was in control I felt like I was in control but now I'm older and now I'm wiser and I see the world through a rosey visor The battle scars that are on my hand remind me just how far away I did land I'm not sure I'd call this my time 2002 was probably my prime but other than that I'm doing fine with very few social crimes I feel like I am in control I feel like I am in control Like butter I am on a roll even though I'm on the fucking dole So now's the time to celebrate and let good feelings resonate I've got no energy left to debate politics and the welfare state I was never taught to be afraid I was never taught to be afraid I was always taught to be afraid and goddamn it, am I afraid? I don't know when I'll next get paid I don't know when I'll next get laid I don't know when I'll get made into something you that can trade I got butterflies coming from my pocket My arms fell out of their sockets My nose is constantly blocking I've overdosed on lemon Lockets The brown is forming around my tooth I'm losing touch with the youth I can't tell the difference between lies and truth All I ever see is brutes I feel like I am in control I feel like I am getting old I feel like I am going bald I feel the sting of the holy God I try to love my fellow man but they always fuck up my plans I get angered by Comic Sans I’m disgusted by fake tans The whole world seems to just hate nature It messes up the entire structure We’re disgusted by a simple fart For some reason we take it to heart When I was at a party drunk I fell through chairs with a hefty thunk I felt the stares and my heart just sunk ‘cause l was just the party drunk I guess this is all about learning and no matter what we do the world keeps turning Poor countries will keep on burning Businessmen will keep on earning To live life without consequence plays hard on your conscience Sometimes I think I’m talking nonsense Sometimes it comes down to common sense I feel like I am in control I feel like I am in control I feel like I have cleansed my soul I feel like I am out of the hole I feel like I am in control I feel like I am in control I feel like I am in control I feel like I am in control
7.
I know it's easy to please me just leave me We're in the good times I'm feeling fine 'cause I've got life but If you wanna talk please pass me by I just wanna rock and get real high The night is not scary it's eerie and freezing The day is the real beast 'cause thousands of people are at the feast If you wanna talk please pass me by I just wanna rock and get real high If you really want to see me die Work me to the bone for the rest of my life
8.
Okay to Foul 03:31
I am still alive But the knife is sitting in my side and I'm running out of time My blood is pouring but I'm still warring and I'm I'm not gonna fold 'cause sir, I'm not old Enough to throw in the towel and I've I've gotta be bold not do what I'm told 'cause I am okay to foul I am on your side For as long as it takes us then I will say goodbye Time'll change us disgrace us and I'm I'm not gonna fold 'cause sir, I'm not old Enough to throw in the towel and I've I've gotta be bold not do what I'm told 'cause I am okay to foul and I'm I'm not gonna fold 'cause sir, I'm not old Enough to throw in the towel and I've I've gotta be bold not do what I'm told 'cause I am okay to foul
9.
I know it seems like I never care Darling, I just can't think of what it is I'd like to say All of these thoughts come rushing through my head but they always just get lost along the way We do the best talking over a drink It gets the tongue moving but it makes it so hard to think Verbal diahrrea she always takes me hold This social lubricant is not as great as I was told
10.
Ego 02:39
I've got to get out of this town The people and buildings are pushing me down You said I don't need to move to the city In order to find somebody pretty like you Yeah, it's good advice but if I'm not mistaken Everyone interesting seems to be taken like you I guess I should make some sort of pact With the devil to teach me how I should act You said I think way too much and I'm actually quite normal It's all in my head I refuse to see your point of view Well it's hard to ever turn off your brain But it's nice to know that we're all the same as you

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Follow up to 2010's "Hang In There, Baby". Download includes 685x685 JPGs of front and back cover.

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released April 30, 2011

Thomas J Marchant

The cover art is made using images that, as I understand it, are public domain. If you own either of them, let me know.

Also, I didn't write Jack o' Diamonds, it's a cover of a traditional song, made famous (for me at least) by Lonnie Donegan.

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