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Odd, Peculiar Brain

by Jason Kaminski

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mcgovern12 Man o’ man this album has been a savior during Covid, especially the Orchid & the Hornet. As an outdoor educator, I love the anthropomorphic lyrical stylings and the notion that all beings feel love. a powerful idea especially for these times. Favorite track: The Orchid & The Hornet.
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1.
She's a little Sentimental When she thinks about the things they say. In the middle Of a riddle Everybody stops to listen. Do you notice? Out of focus. Pick apart your odd, peculiar brain. She's a lotus And he's a toad that Sits out with her even when it rains. They don't have to say a word. It's plain to see. It floats around them. It's written on their looks. That old, familiar hook of love. He's a painter. A music player. Quick to tell a story or a joke. Ever patient Imagination Everybody stops to listen. Roll with changes. Rearranges Thoughts to keep ahead of any game. She's an orchid And he's a hornet. Sits out with her even when it rains. They don't have to say a word. It's plain to see. It floats around them. It's written on their looks. That old, familiar hook of love.
2.
So Afraid 03:56
I was born alone. Feeble and unknown. I was so afraid. I was so afraid of the world. I went walking off To the north and south. I was so afraid. I was so afraid of getting lost. As I looked into the mirror, I closed my eyes and faced my fear. I went back and forth Between mine and yours. I was so afraid. I was so afraid to be wrong. I jumped off the top, Felt my stomach drop. I was so afraid. I was so afraid that I'd die. That I'd die. As I looked into the mirror I closed my eyes and faced my fear.
3.
Several years ago I thought I was alone. Thought I'd never figure out my way. But now I'm looking back At everything I've lacked And now I understand that it's ok. If you ever make it to the center of the world. I doubt that anyone has ever tried. Well, all I ask is that you do your best to hear me out. Keep a steady pace, a smile on your face and nothing in your pockets to slow you down. When life seems tough to bear. It treats you so unfair. It's difficult to see the positives. But try not to give up Even when your luck Is down who knows when it might turn around? If you ever make it to the center of the world. I doubt that anyone has ever tried. Well, all I ask is that you do your best to hear me out. Keep a steady pace, a smile on your face and nothing in your pockets to slow you down.
4.
Loner 03:02
Well there must have been a warning But I guess I didn't hear it. When I crossed into the unknown I became engulfed with spirit. For every heart is sacred Or else it can not shine. For me it takes a beating, But it keeps my soul in line. On a separate notion The ink stained paper blue. And if I never ventured I never would have found you. I try to alter bearings Because you lend me hope. And it's hard to be a loner, When you hate to be alone. I walked behind my shadow Because it wasn't me. I felt ashamed and hollow Of actions I had seen. It takes a mirror to notice The faults we have inside. But I am nothing special And there's nowhere left to hide. All these clever people Think they have a clue. But no one can avoid it When the darkness falls around you. Beneath this hardened body A tender heart beats slow. And it's hard to be a loner, When you hate to be alone. Yeah it's hard to be a loner, When you hate to be alone.
5.
Enchanted 03:07
Enchanted summer's eve. Crickets and a breeze Accompany our conversations. To anyone but us, It may seem average But they don't understand our love. The stars shine brightly in your eyes. They show me everything inside. All I need is you tonight. Simplicity's divine. In beauty it's defined. With grace you move, you're all around me. When darkness kills the day, Your smile lights the way And shows me everything that I've been missing. The stars shine brightly in your eyes. They show me everything inside. All I need is you tonight.
6.
In these trees, Floating in the breeze. Nothing like a place I know. Down beneath, Crawling under leaves. Hoping it's a trip back home. Yeah, I believe Everything I see Has taken me along this road. Come back down. I am not allowed, Not until I dig this hole. Will please someone reach me? Try to show me something real? Almost lost it all this time. Cause nothing feels like staying, I don't care, I'm just saying. You all act like it's a crime. Brings me peace of mind. All these lies. Hellos and goodbyes. It's hard to keep track of names. When we die, Who will testify? Tell them we were not to blame. Will please someone reach me? Try to show me something real? Almost lost it all this time. Cause nothing feels like staying, I don't care, I'm just saying. You all act like it's a crime. Brings me peace of mind.
7.
In the dark, chill of the night I sat and thought of her. And the things that I never say For fear of feeling pain. You wait, you pace, you contemplate. You live, you learn, you make mistakes. On a walk to the higher road I found a piece of me. And what was I to do? Except give it to you. You wait, you pace, you contemplate. You live, you learn, you make mistakes. So now I'm moving on. There's not much left anyhow. I'll take all I believe To keep me company.
8.
Picking you a rose. Writing you a poem. Won't you be my girl? Opening the door. My cherie a'mour. Won't you be my girl? I could be your prince of charm if you give me just one try. I could sweep you off your feet tonight. Isn't it a sign That we were aligned? Won't you be my girl? How you make me smile. Laughing all the while. Won't you be my girl? All this time I was alone then you walked into my life. Now I can't seem to get you off my mind. All that I can feel, I want it to be real. Won't you be my girl? I want to hold your hand. I'm your biggest fan. Won't you be my girl? I could be your prince of charm if you give me just one try. I could sweep you off your feet tonight. Picking you a rose. Writing you a poem. Won't you be my girl?
9.
Happy Place 02:49
When I was younger, younger than today. I would run around and play. Sitting under a crystal clear blue sky. In a daydream I would hide. Now I'm older and I never have the time To just stare into the sky. Though I won't give up on these silly dreams. They're all I have left now it seems. And I don't feel I must explain. Now everybody's caught up in their lives. Could not care less about mine. So it don't matter what the hell I do. I'm just trying to be happy too. And I'm looking forward, I'm looking for the girl. I'll search all over this world. I'll sing my heart out to anyone that hears. Conquer each and every fear. And I don't feel I must explain.
10.
Remedies 03:49
I guess that I should leave you alone. You'd probably be the same on your own. It's just another crutch for you to hold. I guess you fell in love, or so I'm told. Everybody came and left for home. Everything's the same, except your tone. Why's it always wrecked when you're involved? It's what I would expect, ignore my calls. All I can do to keep this room from spinning around is place my foot on the ground. You made another call to someone else. Guess it was a friend you meant to tell. Said you liked the way the pictures looked. Reminded you of life inside some book. Now I'm getting sick of every word. Telling me a lie that someone heard. So go ahead and run because you're scared. Even though it's me who's unprepared. All I can do to keep this room from spinning around is place my foot on the ground.
11.
Waltz 02:43
I'd been line For the longest of time Waiting for signs to appear. An angel in white Or a red, angry sky. Bushes to burst into flames. But I didn't know That I would be shown A light that would show me the way. Amanda, Amanda. You are the light of my world. All that I ever had dreamed would come true. Just didn't know at the time. It's easy to miss what is not in your way. Sometimes it's harder to find. Shadows grow big in the darkest of nights Lucky for me there were stars. Amanda, Amanda. You are the light of my world.
12.
Bugs were in the garden mingling with the flowers. We were just another part of their world. Green covered box lawns, trees to give them shade, And white picket fences that keep me from you. Easy does it Sunday, your friends think we're wrong, But what good's advice if you don't know the truth? Every road is winding and not always lit. Storms will throw your course off, but just for a bit. Smile at your neighbor, lend them your hand. Refrain from the judgement cause we're all the same. Love like it's on fire, laugh like it's a joke, And live like tomorrow's the day that you'll croak. Green covered box lawns. Trees to give them shade. White picket fences that keep me from you.

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released January 22, 2013

All Songs Written, Performed and Produced by Jason Kaminski
Engineered & Mixed by Doug Bittner
Recorded at Upper Room Studios in Elyria, OH

Additional Musicians:
Sean Nichols - Washboard on "Peace of Mind"
Missy Long - Violin on "Won't You Be My Girl?"

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Jason Kaminski is a singer/songwriter from Cleveland, OH.

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