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I Feel Sorry For These People

by Prison Escapee

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1.
Deep Well 04:12
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I was never undeserving You know that, you said it All we ever had was aching you I was never undeserving You know that, you said it I will never lose the things I do I’m a deep well in the middle of the yard And you are the one who fell in All messed up, and I’m to blame I’m a deep well in the middle of the yard And you are the one who fell in All messed up, and I’m to blame I will never leave you I’ll drown you before I do I will never leave you I’ll drown you before I do I’m a deep well in the middle of the yard And you are the one who fell in All messed up, and I’m to blame I’m a deep well in the middle of the yard And you are the one who fell in All messed up, and I’m to blame I’m a deep well in the middle of the yard And you are the one who fell in All messed up, and I’m to blame I will never leave you I’ll drown you before I do I will never leave you I’ll drown you before All messed up, and I'm to blame
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High School Musical 03:42
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I may never speak to you again I may never look you in the eyes, my friend Everybody dies in the end Didn’t you see that coming I will never lose the high school love I had for you It will never change the way I felt about the things you do I would see you everyday and feel great this way Without you by my side, I swear it’s all okay I will never lose the high school love I had for you It will never change the way I felt about the things you do I would see you everyday and feel great this way Without you by my side, I swear it’s all okay If we lose our minds It’s going to take to some time It’s going to take to some time If we lose our minds It’s going to take to some time It’s going to take to some time Well I I’m going to take some time I’m going to take some time I will never lose the high school love I had for you It will never change the way I felt about the things you do I would see you everyday and feel great this way Without you by my side, I swear it’s all okay I will never lose the high school love I had for you It will never change the way I felt about the things you do I would see you everyday and feel great this way Without you by my side, I swear it’s all okay
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Blame Game 03:45
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Blame it on things Could blame it on you Could blame it on me Imagine a son I’ve never had What’ll happen to my mom, my mom and dad My mom and dad Could blame it on the Lord above the clouds Or the devil that I choose to confound But it’s not the same I could play the blame game But blame never takes away the pain Blame never takes the pain away It only adds to the shame This unforgiving blame game And it’s a shame when I’m awake in a crystalline lake And l can’t make out which is worse The devil or the nurse And all the things that you do may lead to defeat Well I’m here to tell you that God knows Like The Beach Boys sang in the song “God Only Knows” It’s not like I’m writing you in the middle of a war It’s not like bombs are going off beside me It’s not like I’m grasping on your locket for dear life It’s not like I’m living inside of a third world country It’s not like I’ve lost everything to a storm It’s not like I’ve had a fire burn down my home It’s not like I’m living on Skid Row It’s not like I’m living on Skid Row And all the things that you do may lead to defeat Well I’m here to tell you that God knows Like The Beach Boys sang in the song “God Only Knows"
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I Will Never Lose My Heart 04:06
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I may look like an animal But I’m no ghost without a sheet Hold me down in the water Marry me under the stars Clearly aligning with the clouds I’m just waiting for the sound For some awards are coming Someday you’ll see His glory I will never lose my heart My heart inside I will never lose my heart My heart inside I will never lose my heart My heart inside Feeling like a blues baby But I was raised on contemporary I was overwhelmed once But now I’m not at all I used to work in a hotel Now I never leave my home Unless I want to go down to see the birds by the sea Or lift some weights as the boats pass by me I will never lose my touch I’ll never lose my faith in You I will never lose my heart My heart inside I will never lose my heart My heart inside I will never lose my heart My heart inside Feeling like a blues baby But I was raised on contemporary I was overwhelmed once But now I’m not at all
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You Can't Hold a Good Thing Down for Too Long 03:42
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You can’t hold my heart in your hand You can’t hold a grudge on the land You can’t hold your love hostage You can’t hold your soul on the edge You can’t hold your head in the ground You can’t hold the ball on the mound You can’t hold the note in the song You can’t hold a good thing down for too long You can’t hold the four seasons back You can’t hold the water from the black You can’t hold all the words that I've said You can’t hold the firmament You can’t hold every promise, my dear You can’t hold every sin that you’ve cleared You can’t hold all the things that you’ve done You can’t hold onto everyone You can’t hold onto everything You can’t hold onto everything You can’t hold everything You can’t hold
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Park Swing 02:16
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I saw your ghost walking into the park You had a long coat and it was dark The park swing would rise and it would fall I never lost my breath at all Until I saw you walk upon The sand in the box it was on You died and you did it yourself I don’t want to lose my good mental health I don’t want to be sent straight to hell My best friend died in your cell The park swing would rise and it would fall I never lost my breath at all Until I saw you walk upon The sand in the box it was on You died and you did it yourself I don’t want to lose my good mental health I don’t want to be sent straight to hell
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Never To Be Seen Again 04:12
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I never brought a rose to a school dance Never climbed a tree, called it romance I wore jeans to your funeral No disrespect, you did this yourself Why oh why oh why Have you gone ahead and done that Never to be seen again Why oh why oh why Have you gone ahead and done that Never to be seen again I don't know if I can leave Everyone and everything Because I know what God has done for me I don't know if I can leave Everyone and everything Because I know what God has done for me, baby I don't know if I can leave Everyone and everything Because I know what God has done for me I don't know if I can leave Everyone and everything Because I know what God has done for me, baby
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Have You Ever Lost Someone 03:42
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Have you ever lost someone Was it someone close Was it someone that could not be replaced Did it feel like the worst thing that’s ever happened Have you ever lost someone Was it your loved one Was it your best friend Someone you shared everything to Have you ever lost someone Was it the only one Was it the one that would listen to everything you said Have you ever lost someone Was it someone close Was it someone that could not be replaced Did it feel like the worst thing that’s ever happened Have you ever lost someone Was it your loved one Was it your best friend Someone you shared everything to Have you ever lost someone
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Scars 02:00
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You woke up inside your head You thought a lot and came out red I won’t know how you have felt Without your eyes inside myself If we could bear all our scars I’d hope in you and fill your heart Stars above climbing high I don’t know why I cry I just like when I’m sad My heart’s enough to hold my hand All I gave and all I’ll give My heart’s enough So take your kill
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A Breakup Song 03:30
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You care to find auto peace With everyone, one of each Sentimental, care-free All that I need to be I don’t wish for anything Left with my misery Often entertained Often defeated Often elated Almost always exaggerated A firefly singled out I don’t wanna do this now I’m sorry that I feel so strange I don’t wanna do this Our hotel is burning up I don’t wanna save your stuff Everyone is on the cuff Leaving me to the end Leaving me to bear witness To all of my sins Leaving me to bear witness To this again A firefly singled out I don’t wanna do this now I’m sorry that I feel so strange I don’t wanna do this A firefly singled out I don’t wanna do this now I’m sorry that I feel so strange I don’t wanna do this With you anymore
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I'm a Dove 03:33
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I’m an even dove Not a dead beat I’m an even dove Flying out to sea I’m an even dove Not a dead beat I’m an even dove Flying back to see I’m an even dove I’m an even dove I’m an even dove I’m an even dove Bury hearts and sing Giving everything Everything you need I’m an even dove I’m an even dove I’m an even dove I’m an even dove Clean me in the sink Bury everything Clean me in the sink Wash me from the stink Clean me in the sink Bury everything I’m an even dove I’m an even dove I’m an even dove I’m an even dove I’m an even dove I’m an even dove I’m an even dove I’m an even dove

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This album is dedicated to my late best friend Kurt Glasser and "Park Swing" and "Never To Be Seen Again" are directly written in memory of him

“Have You Ever Lost Someone” was written and recorded after my wife lost both of her grandfathers within months… released on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and dedicated to the families of the lives lost

'I Feel Sorry For These People' is the new album from American soft-rock artist Prison Escapee. The album is self-produced which makes it feel quite simple but it is very well made with relaxed pianos combined with lots of reverb and echo in the vocals. This helps create an eerie atmosphere that can be both easing and creepy. The instruments used are reminiscent of Joji, with the backbone of lo-fi being occasionally infused with rock music. The vocals serve the vibe by being musing without much emotion or volume.

The mournful atmosphere of the music is reflected in the lyrics, with themes of loss and grief tempered with a sense of nostalgia for better times. This could have felt depressing, however there is room for light at the end of the tunnel, and the pain of loss is countered by a message of hope. "I'm a Dove" is an upbeat closer that almost sounds like it is being played through an organ in a church. "High School Musical" is a bitterly honest song about admitting nothing lasts forever. Prison Escapee explores trip-hop beats in the sad track "Have You Ever Lost Someone." - Absolute Tunes

"Have You Ever Lost Someone" selected as ‘Song of the Day‘ – IndieWavves

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released February 4, 2022

Written, recorded, mixed, mastered, vocals, production & engineering by Erik David Hidde
Artwork by Peter Kvetny
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