Capsize

by Pat Byrne

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"Capsize" is the first of 5 singles from my upcoming album "Into The Light".

“Capsize is about following your passion and not allowing fear or security determine your life choices. It’s about living life doing what you love and, while it’s not easy or even stable, ultimately being happier for it. “Capsize” is a command. It’s better to capsize than to go through life being afraid of risks.”

lyrics

It’s half past one
It’s midday sun
It’s lets just getaway
It’s midweek holiday
It’s a case of wine, name your place and time
It’s not security, it’s not stability
I don’t have money, no place, no plan

CHORUS
But its better than a smooth ride
Better than waiting for low tide
Better than watching from ringside
Better than taking the fall.
Better than missing every sunrise,
Trying not to capsize
Better than a compromise,
Better than nothing at all.

I’m easy, I’m slow
I can be lazy, I know
But I’m right where I wanna be
So spare me the third degree
I’m the ripple in your drink
I’m the smile that’s out of sync
I’m the rinbow at your funeral, I speak in roman numerals
I’m almost inconsumable, my parachute’s on fire

But it's better than a smooth ride
Better than waiting for low tide
Better than watching from ringside
Better than taking the fall.
Better than missing every sunrise,
Trying not to capsize
Better than a compromise,
Better than nothing at all.

But you know, like Iknow
I’m the bottom of the pyramid, I’m socially inhibited.
Headstrong, but it’s a heavy load.
When the wolves are at the door.

But its better than a smooth ride
Better than waiting for low tide
Better than watching from ringside
Better than taking the fall.
Better than missing every sunrise,
Trying not to capsize
Better than a compromise,
Better than nothing at all.
But its better than a smooth ride
Better than waiting for low tide
Better than watching from ringside
Better than taking the fall.
Better than missing every sunrise,
Trying not to capsize
Better than a compromise,
Better than nothing at all.

credits

released April 16, 2021
Written by Pat Byrne
Producer: Billy Harvey
Recorded live at The Sound Emporium, Nashville.

Pat Byrne: Vocals, Guitar
Billy Harvey: BV’s, Guitar, Percussion
Fred Eltringham: Drums, Percussion
Chris Donohue: Bass
John Ginty: Keys
Joshua Grange: Guitar, Pedal Steel

Mixed and Engineered by Joe Costa
Mastered by Fergal Davis, Dublin, Ireland

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Pat Byrne Austin, Texas

Irish singer-songwriter based in Austin, TX.

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Apr 24

Sam's Burger Joint

San Antonio, TX
May 7

Club Passim

Cambridge, MA
May 29

Sam's Burger Joint

San Antonio, TX

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