Mix Tape - Brand New

I got a twenty-dollar bill

That says no one’s ever seen you without makeup.

You’re always made up.

And I’m sick of your tattoos

and the way you always criticize the Smiths.

and Morrissey.

And I know that you’re a sucker for anything acoustic.

But when I say let’s keep in touch,

I really mean I wish that you’d grow up.

This is the first song for your mix tape.

It’s short just like your temper,

But somewhat golden like the afternoons

We used to spend before you got too cool.

I got a twenty-dollar bill

that says no one’s ever seen you without makeup.

You’re always made up.

And I’m sick of your tattoos

And the way you don’t appreciate Brand New

And me.

And I know that you’re a sucker for anything acoustic.

But when I say let’s keep in touch,

I hope you know I mean I wish that you’d grow up This is the first song for your mix tape

And it’s short just like your temper

But somewhat golden like the afternoons

We used to spend before you got too cool.

Yeah, but I wish you were my shadow (repeat 4x)