We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Boy in My Head

from Better World by Aaron Traffas

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    In shrink-wrapped eco-wallet case

    Includes unlimited streaming of Better World via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      $5 USD or more 

     

lyrics

The chords I can play are too simple for the songs acting out in my head where a ten-year-old's trapped turning knobs and pulling levers, trying to not have to go to bed. And I believe he can figure it out; he'll probably even make it rhyme because if my life to this point's any indication all he needs is a little more time. The boy in my head wants a better world devoid of all the selfishness and greed — the promise of a future built on one another with a little less hate and fewer hungry mouths to feed. And it'll be hard, but we can get there if we quit choosing sides and work together instead. All we need is [inspiration] [civility] [creativity] and the persistence of the boy in my head. Some ideas that he has are just silly, while some leave us both terrified. But his iterations on his machinations never seem to leave him satisfied. I need some hope for to these weary eyes to offset all the suffering I see, but I know if I leave the boy at the helm he'll bring out the best side of me. And our better angels caution tolerance of denialists and capitalists and salesmen, but those demons can't take away the twinkle in his eye or the smile on my face when I see what next he will try.

credits

from Better World, released August 23, 2018
Aaron Traffas | vocals
Rick Moose | trumpet
Carter Green | backing vocals, all other instruments

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Aaron Traffas image

Aaron Traffas Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Aaron is a songwriter from south central Kansas who plays shows across the Midwest both solo and with the Aaron Traffas Band. Check out the ATB on Bandcamp at aarontraffasband.bandcamp.com

contact / help

Contact Aaron Traffas

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like Aaron Traffas, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Seafood Sam joins the show to discuss his newest album, " Standing On Giant Shoulders".
listen now