Bayonets

from Maps by Kid Conventional

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lyrics

Affix bayonets.
Prepare for the whites of another mans eyes to determine if yours lose their light.
I'm finally doing it.
Please tell my mother I've gone to find my fortune and fight for king and country, just like the other boys do.

Because my body is young but my mind has begun to get old.
And I'd rather risk death out in the world than live in this hole.
The summers are warm here, but my heart is growing so cold.
I've gambled my chips in this town, I've lost, and I fold.

There and back again.
Walked so many miles all the streets look the same and I'm finding that I always feel lost.
Feel like myself again.
But with my heart in your hands and you inside my head I am wondering if that's someone I'm not.

Because nothing is certain once you have stepped out your front door.
And the things that are hurting you always make you want some more.
Until you look in the mirror and see someone that you abhor.
Well not this time, I won't lay down like I have before.

Affix bayonets.
Prepare for the whites of another mans eyes to determine if yours lose their light.

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from Maps, released November 30, 2013

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Kid Conventional Sheffield, UK

Sheffield Folkie. Weekend Lennon. Sad Jams, Trad Jams, Dad Jams.

FFO Conor Oberst, Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver

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discography

Rambling Roses

Sep 2023
Rewilding

Jan 2022
The Only Way Out Is Through

Jul 2021
30 Orbits

Nov 2018
Salvation

Sep 2018
I Will Never Be An Astronaut

May 2017
No Promises

Dec 2015
Hunted

Apr 2015
Maps

Nov 2013
Live at Plug

Feb 2011
Uncharted Waters

Nov 2009

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