Ether Rag

from Burn It All! by RENT STRIKE

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A song about an experience I had in a garage in Olympia.

As my mom used to say - please, make good decisions.

lyrics

well there's a can, and it calls your name
it's only $3.99 at the gas station down the way
so put on your dancing shoes, and we'll shake, shake, shake
lord knows, you've got aches to alleviate.

and from your head, down to your toes
from your tailbone, up to the back of your throat
well, it ain't no chore and it ain't no drag
singing along and dancing the ether rag.

picture this: that's you and me, in our sunday best
why don't you keep your expectations low, so you'll be impressed.
that's you and me, so don't be getting so stressed!

well i ain't got the time for them shiny needles,
ain't got no fancy pills to take,
that's why i just inhale and i exhale and i
give my brain cells a break!

so it feels like you're out! and you're losing your grip
you tried standing on solid ground, but your feet they seem to refuse to stick
and the ghosts all around in the room, they keep throwing a fit
you're out, you're falling fast and you're losing your grip!

why don't you just
take a deep breath?
and try to relax?
and we can dance
the ether rag.

credits

from Burn It All!, released May 1, 2020
John W - guitar and lead vox
Emma - lead guitar and piano
Nico - bass
Nick - percussion
Piper - trumpet

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RENT STRIKE Lansing Charter Township, Michigan

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Richmond Tavern

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HOUSE of TARG

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Grog Shop

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Aug 29

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Cudahy, WI

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