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The Finer Things

by STATE CHAMPS

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Pierce Da'esigil
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Pierce Da'esigil They've matured so much I'm just so proud of this epic piece of art that they've put out.

It's heartfelt and catchy. It's poppy but hits you hard.

It's awesome. Favorite track: Elevated.
Duncan Ash
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Duncan Ash This is a fine thing Favorite track: Critical.
Tom Pickens
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Tom Pickens This is such a great record. It is catchy, edgy, and a clear stand out from the rest in the genre. The vocals are raspier and more real. The guitar work is more refined, tighter. The bass is rumbling with a hint of that hardcore "gangk" tone. The drums are popping through the mix and carrying the beat well. All together a very impressive album that will give others a good run for their money. Favorite track: Critical.
Dino Ratsavong
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Dino Ratsavong Upbeat catchy Pop Punk (with a blend of bits & pieces of Pop Rock, in my honest opinion.) The vocals are top notch and the guitar notes just grabs you from beginning to end. I jam to this album almost everyday. Favorite track: Nothing's Wrong.
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1.
Elevated 03:29
Pulled aside as if I was the wrong one, you said it all and you made me the lost one. Elevated by your greatest mistake, now I'm all alone. I bet you couldn't tell that I felt the same way, struggling just to get to the next day. I'm not force fed lies while I'm by your side. Shaking your head doesn't change this. Preparing myself for a train wreck, I can't be saved. So tell me why can't you see this is where you need to be? You know, it's taken it's toll on me, but I don't feel invisible. Tell me why can't you see this is where you need to be? You know, it's taken it's toll on me, so I'll hope for a miracle. Yeah, I'll hope for a miracle. Holidays tend to make me feel whole again. Rainy days make me feel like the dream is dead. I can show you what it's like to be down when you're all alone. I'm quite aligned to your design. What's mine is yours, and that's just fine. I'm finally acquiring the state of mind that everything is gonna be alright. Shaking your head doesn't change this. Preparing myself for a train wreck, I can't be saved. So tell me why can't you see this is where you need to be? You know, it's taken it's toll on me, but I don't feel invisible. Tell me why can't you see this is where you need to be? You know, it's taken it's toll on me, so I'll hope for a miracle. Yeah, I'll hope for a miracle. And if you want to be free, I can't be the one to make you believe. You've still got this promise to keep. Step back and wash away the reckless intentions. They're leaving me breathless. Find a way to stay in your skin. So tell me why can't you see this is where you need to be? You know, it's taken it's toll on me, but I don't feel invisible. Tell me why can't you see this is where you need to be? You know, it's taken it's toll on me, so I'll hope for a miracle. Yeah, I'll hope for a miracle.
2.
We’re indifferent to this deadly conversation I know you know we both know that it's... I wonder if you think I'm still right there When you make up your mind Slower than the changing of the seasons Wouldn't you know I've come to terms? That you wouldn't even care if I choked up and stopped my breathing This isn't something more than life I hope my calendar breaks tonight Before the morning comes I hope you know that We’re indifferent to this deadly conversation I know you know we both know that it's wrong To stay outside Like ships in the night I know you know we both know that it's wrong So carry on I wonder if you think I’m wasting time I bet you got it all figured out But must we try to break the ice Beneath this heart of mine I was perfectly lonely I want you to show me How you'd ever change my mind When I was the same kid? This isn't something more than life I hope my calender breaks tonight Before the morning comes I hope you know that We’re indifferent to this deadly conversation I know you know we both know that it's wrong To stay outside Like ships in the night I know you know we both know that it's wrong So carry on So don't you ever say my name When it comes to who keeps you sane I know that you're already gone Cause when reality sets in place You’ll be showing the world your second face And we can carry on I hope you know We’re indifferent to this deadly conversation I know you know we both know that it's wrong To stay outside Like ships in the night I know you know we both know that it's wrong This isn't something more than life I hope my calender breaks tonight Before the morning comes Before the morning comes
3.
You've got a plan inside a deep breath, but it always comes out the same. I never said there'd be a last chance. Looks like I'm leaving the fast lane. I've been told to find The Finer Things, but you know that won't make sense to me. You followed your past mistakes. Whether you bend or break, I still wait for you to cope. But you ignored the call 'cause you grew up. You'll be thinking all our memories have made you hard to please now. Maybe I'm a bad person. Maybe I don't wanna walk before I crawl. It only matters if it's worth it, so does it even matter at all? Maybe I'm a bad person. Maybe I don't wanna walk before I crawl. It only matters if it's worth it. I think I'm just afraid to fall. But you ignored the call 'cause you grew up. You'll be thinking all our memories have made you hard to please now. Take what's left, make it your last request. I think it's obvious we'll both escape the selfishness before I'm gone. I'm turning pages in a place that I know. You've got your wages, but you've got nothing to show. I keep turning pages in a place that I know. It only matters if it's worth it. I think I'm just afraid to fall. Maybe I'm a bad person. Maybe I don't wanna walk before I crawl. It only matters if it's worth it, so does it even matter at all?
4.
How'd you know that I would act this way? I turn my back, you rebel, we stay the same. You make it easy to believe that I know who you are and why you're insecure. I'm not certain yet, but I'll make sure this will all get through to you. I could never resist, so prepare to be noticed. I hope that you know, inside I find it hard to rewind. No, I don't wanna walk alone. How'd you know that I could break this way? I'm in town, it feels like we're miles away. I'm still searching, while you're learning who you are and why you're insecure. You're not certain yet, but I'll make sure this will all get through to you I could never resist, so prepare to be noticed. I hope that you know, inside I find it hard to rewind. No, I don't wanna walk alone. (No, I don't wanna walk alone) That's saying something; what I'd do for you when we both have next to nothing. I could never resist, so prepare to be noticed. I hope that you know, inside I find it hard to rewind. No, I don't No, I don't No, I don't I could never resist, so prepare to be noticed. I hope that you know, inside I find it hard to rewind. No, I don't wanna walk alone. No, I don't wanna walk alone. I could never resist, (That's saying something) so prepare to be noticed. (what I'd do for you when) I hope that you know, (next to nothing) inside I find it hard to rewind. No, I don't wanna walk alone. No, I don't wanna walk alone.
5.
What's left to lose, I painted all these pictures but you.. Is this distance calling my name, I think persistence is this price that we pay in the end. I can try to survive in a world of common sense, But can I stand in line and wait just like the rest, Pain loses so much weight when I leave the ground, The most that could be presented to me is here right now. Over the line every God damn time, And you're still waiting on me to let go. What's left to lose? I painted all these pictures but you couldn't choose, All of your company. But is this distance, calling my name? I think persistence is this price that we pay in the end. Not a sound can be drowned If you don't stop listening, To the ones who believe, They only like it if you foresee. I'm seeing red, and as a result my dreams, were left unsaid, how could this happen to me? When I'm over the line every God damn time, And you're still waiting on me to let go. What's left to lose? I painted all these pictures but you couldn't choose, All of your company. But is this distance, calling my name? I think persistence is this price that we pay in the end. I'm looking past the ones who fell back in the race, Another day that I can tell the wasted space. I'm looking past the ones who fell back in the race, You can see it in my face, in my face! What's left to lose? I painted all these pictures but you couldn't choose, All of your company. But is this distance, calling my name? I think persistence is this price that we pay in the end.
6.
I'm in a wasteland, but nevertheless I can try to see this clearly And I can say that The day that we met I just had to have you near me I fell asleep in a city that doesn't Thought I was special but you know I wasn't It's just hard to believe that I won't be Held responsible, for the things that you now know I'm coming for you I'm coming to make sure everything I heard is true What's it like to be the one who waited Long enough to see the day that I could feel again I'm coming for you I'm coming for you and your simple existence Let's re-arrange this When everything falls, I can't make out all the signals But it's strange that The distance is how we keep it so original I fell asleep in a city that doesn't Thought I was special but you know I wasn't It's just hard to believe that I won't be Held responsible, for the things that you now know I'm coming for you I'm coming to make sure everything I heard is true What's it like to be the one who waited Long enough to see the day that I could feel again I'm coming for you I'm coming for you and your simple existence Hearing all the words you kept inside your head When the struggle came to construct these lies instead No telling you where this will go But as long as you know You're responsible, for the things that you now know I'm coming for you (oh, oh, oh, oh) I'm coming to make sure everything I heard is true (you know it's true) What's it like to be the one who waited Long enough to see the day that I could feel again (I could feel again) I'm coming for you I'm coming for you and your simple existence
7.
Remedy 03:23
We played through the scenes Called it a remedy You can take care of me But you know nothing about me You started talking about How lately the weather compliments my mood Cause when the sun doesn't shine And it rains in my mind Like I got nothing left to prove Baby it's difficult To call you out on being cynical Maybe you're beautiful That doesn't mean I'll stay amused So I'm just saying... We played through the scenes Called it a remedy You can take care of me But you know, I know We played through the scenes Called it a remedy You can take care of me But you know nothing about me I started thinking about Your smile that you buried in my pillow But the present disaster Made you choke on your laughter Over something I don't know (GO!) When did I do something wrong Besides stay up way too late To write these songs So I'm just saying while you're still waiting... We played through the scenes Called it a remedy You can take care of me But you know, I know We played through the scenes Called it a remedy You can take care of me But you know nothing about me I've got no time (to make it seem like I've been trying) I've got no time (For staying true) I've got no time (to make it seem like I've been trying) I've got no time (For staying true) Well I've got no time We played through the scenes Called it a remedy You can take care of me But you know, I know We played through the scenes Called it a remedy You can take care of me But you know, I know
8.
Personally, I think I'd much prefer to stay. Between you and me, there's too much standing in the way. But you'll go on; keeping everything in belief as you sip on something strong, wishing you could make your own history. All in all, I'm doubting everything lately. So tell me, what's it like to fly? Here's to something that you said would be nothing. I braced myself for this (Only you could ever hold me back) Here's to hoping you put thought in your judgement, or this is how it ends. (This is how it ends) January, I took the time to settle down. Between you and me, that stress comes crawling back, but you'll go on; saying "can you sing to me?" and pretend that nothing's wrong. We still know it's not how it used to be. All in all, I'm doubting everything lately. So tell me, what's it like to fly? Here's to something that you said would be nothing. I braced myself for this (Only you could ever hold me back) Here's to hoping you put thought in your judgement, or this is how it ends. (This is how it ends) And all this time we could be changing our ways to find out We've been here before. Nothing ends up the same. We've been here before. The promises made fuel the game. [x2] Here's to something that you said would be nothing. I braced myself for this Here's to hoping you put thought in your judgement, or this is how it ends. (This is how it ends.) Here's to something that you said would be nothing. I braced myself for this (Only you could ever hold me back) Here's to hoping you put thought in your judgement, or this is how it ends. (This is how it ends) This is how it ends.
9.
Mind Bottled 02:54
Slept the days away When I was waiting and no one was around To be interesting And I tried to find a way To follow footsteps away from my hometown I wasn't listening My heart's beating so you know I'm alive Don't hold back on your chance to decide Was it all worth it? (I'll build the highest bridge Only to burn it) Was it all worth it? (All the love you gave When I returned it) Oh I returned it You know I think about it now and then I bet you thought that I would start it again Counting down the days Until we leave and move on to the next town I'm in that state of mind Where I bottle everything inside my head And stare at the ground But it's gonna be just fine because My heart's beating so you know I'm alive Don't hold back on your chance to decide Was it all worth it? (I'll build the highest bridge Only to burn it) Was it all worth it? (All the love you gave When I returned it) Oh I returned it You know I think about it now and then I bet you thought that I would start it again I'm not afraid of what I'm worried, worried about Can't stomach the thought of an endless doubt I'm not afraid when I've got something left to give So I want to know Was it all worth it? (I'll build the highest bridge Only to burn it) Was it all worth it? (All the love you gave When I returned it) Oh I returned it Was it all worth it? (I'll build the highest bridge Only to burn it) Was it all worth it? (All the love you gave When I returned it) Oh I returned it You know I think about it now and then I bet you thought that I would start it again Start it again
10.
Critical 03:22
I’ve always wanted what I can’t have and I’ve been making it a note to feel what’s left to feel and put my shoulder to the wheel Everything about me used to have a mind of it’s own I’ve got what’s left of me, some positivity and no more waiting on a dial tone because I’ve loved and lost a cause and that’s enough to never let you forget me We’ve been gone for too long to see this happen again Then again, you’re too gone to say that’s not what you meant You’re crying, I’m not trying I won’t let this life get so critical Remember the time you asked me to let go? Where did you want me to begin? Take a stand You know you haven’t got what you came for and recently, my counter seems to be the place to be at night You were right, I must be wrong for wanting you to know I let go of the old and you don’t deserve to see where it leads me to be and doesn’t that make you question why we were here in the first place? We’ve been gone for too long to see this happen again Then again, you’re too gone to say that’s not what you meant You’re crying, I’m not trying I won’t let this life get so critical I’m like a boy lost in a city not wanting to be found Everything is a sight to see until you come back around I’m like a boy lost in a city not wanting to be found Everything is a site to see until you come back around We’ve been gone for too long to see this happen again Then again, you’re too gone to say that’s not what you meant You’re crying, I’m not trying I won’t let this life get so critical
11.
Easy Enough 02:59
You've got me thinking about it. Don't know my way around it. Got me wishing I could say the things I don't. See, I was traveling; the mess that we were in could only make me wanna stay out on the road. But when the trust falls, missed phone calls, long live the problem child. But I think I'll stay a while. Now I don't think I'll ever feel like this again. I'll never feel. We're suspended in time from the likes of you, but I'm willing to prove you've got more fight left in you. We're suspended in time from the likes of you. Yeah, it's true. So you can take it from me, I just wanna be more than a memory. (You’ve got me thinking about it. Don’t know my way around it.) Impeccability is what you said to me. See, I was busy trying to figure out what it is that you were talking about. Don't think I'll ever feel like this again. I'll never feel. We're suspended in time from the likes of you, but I'm willing to prove you've got more fight left in you. We're suspended in time from the likes of you. Yeah, it's true. So you can take it from me, I just wanna be more than a memory. It's hard enough for me to say this. Easy enough when you're the faceless. It's impersonal. I just thought you should know.

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released October 8, 2013

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STATE CHAMPS Albany, New York

Over the past decade, Albany, New York’s State Champs have become a major player in the world of pop-punk, helping define the shape of the genre for a new generation of fans.

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