Near In Control

by Chris Page

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Is it a cover if you cover yourself? *shrug emoji*

This is actually a deep cut track that appeared on the very first record by The Stand GT, way back in the 90s.

It's called "Near In Control" and was a staple of our set back then (albeit a tad more raucous than this version).

So yeah, this is a bit of a time capsule into my 20+ year old brain, writing about who knows what. :)

lyrics

Lyrics:
When you play my guitar that low
And you tell me about the things you know and see
And how this tough equation just won’t fit me
Trading clothes might keep us close
But I think you already know exactly
What I’m thinking and how I’m dealing with it.
Avoiding sleep and jamming with your words
I’m learning a lot, but not the half I’ve heard.
So you tell me, but you can’t stop me from getting there.
I’ve always learned to live with stares.
But this kind I’m not sure if I care for
And I know I’ll never understand them.
I’m taking in the things you say
I’ll use them some other day, you’ll see.
And I’ll wonder if you’re thinking of me.
I’m searching long and hard for a cool catchphrase
The one, the secret to let me take you away.
I’m near in control, I heard you say.
So don’t let that star blur on your wrist
There is no way to fade from this.
Hide in your room, you’re not alone
Pulling at strings, near in control.
Now you’ve kicked the shins of Jale
I know you will never fail and probably be
Someone who I wish was thinking of me.
I’m searching long and hard for a cool catchphrase
The one, the secret to let me take you away.
I’m near in control, I heard you say.
*shrug emoji*

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released June 8, 2023
Originally recorded by The Stand GT, released on "They're Magically Delicious", Top Drawer and Munster Records, 1993.
thestandgt.bandcamp.com/album/theyre-magically-delicious

Written by Chris Page.
This version recorded and mixed at the Las Vanier Haus of Fuzz, before and after a little 'for F sakes, I finally got covid' break, March - June, 2023.
Page played all the stuff on this one too.

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Chris Page Ottawa, Ontario

Songwriting for indie garage bands Expanda Fuzz, The Stand GT, Camp Radio, and all these folk songs I strum quietly to myself, just below the din.

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