1. |
Breaking Bodies
02:46
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Breaking Bodies
Chorus:
When we were kids, we were always breaking bodies
Breaking bones, breaking skin, breaking in to our broken homes.
We were the girls that played rough, played tough, we were hard enough.
We thought no one could break us.
We made dens, crawling round in the dim light
Couldn’t see a thing, tumbling led to fights
Over who’s hurts and who was sore
Losers in the bedroom gang wars
CHORUS
We pulled a sheet across the stairs, made a hammock
Keeping quiet so our parents can’t get mad at us,
‘till I fell and I cried out
Tripped and knocked my teeth out
CHORUS
When we got older, it was alcohol and fireworks
Tripping over twister boards and making out with straight girls
Teens playing truth or dare, kids heartbroken upstairs
Wake up, don’t know how I got home
Mum’s left me water and a bowl…
CHORUS
But sometimes people break us
And I’ll live with my mistakes ‘cos
It’s never a mistake to fall in love…
And me and my girls… we’re tough!
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2. |
Between The Walls
03:47
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Between The Walls
I’ve asked you to play nice, my friends are here
You round in on me like you smell my fear
You dig at me with poison claws
Tear the meat from my bones raw
You’ve let me down too many times
You can come to bed but don't you spend the night
Chorus:
Between the walls (secret wars break out)
Between the walls (silent girls break down)
The scaffolding won’t hold, I’m gonna have to fold
Between the walls
You hurt me when you think that no one looks
You judge me from your shelf full of self help books
You’ve learnt all your moves from the page
Know what to say and how to behave
You can tie me up and pin me down
You can tear my clothes off but you can’t break me down
CHORUS
Between the walls…
Between the walls….
You tell me I’m a good girl
You tell me I’m a good girl
You tell me I’m a good girl
You tell me I’m a good girl
And you say it like I have a choice
Your hand muffles my voice
Say it like I have a choice
Your hand stifles my voice
When you tell me I’m a good girl, you tell me I’m a good girl
You tell me I’m a good girl… don’t tell me I’m a good girl
Alt chorus:
Between the walls (secret wars break out)
Between the walls (silent girls break down)
The scaffolding won’t hold
I’m gonna have to fold
Scaffolding won’t hold, I’m gonna have to
Scaffolding won’t hold, I’m gonna have to fold
Between the walls
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3. |
Girls I Used to Know
03:09
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Girls I Used To Know
Baby, I know it leaves you cold
I haven’t lived my life alone
I haven’t lived my life alone
I am post-it notes, cold hellos, pieces of the girls I’ve known
One by one they leave and I am tainted
I am letters, I am cards. I am hardened in the heart
I am all those feelings re-acquainted
Chorus:
Baby, I know it leaves you cold
You hate the girls I used to know
But baby, being with you feels like coming home
You’re not the only girl that I still want to know
But I’m coming home
I’m coming home
I am blown out candles, cruel songs, everything that I’ve done wrong
I’m the ghosts that linger in my bed
I am cold feet and crumpled sheets, I am hopelessly naïve
I believed that love and war were fair
CHORUS
I am cold feet and crumpled sheets, I am hopelessly naïve
I believed that love and war were fair
I believed that love and war were fair
CHORUS
I’m coming home x5
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4. |
Summer Clothes
03:19
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Summer Clothes
You know I want you, but not on your back
You know I like you boy, but not like that
You say you love me and I love you back
But oh darling, not like that
Chorus:
We share the sunshine, you and me
Sat on the wall admiring views
Of girls in summer clothes and you and me
In jeans and hoodies, whispering innuendos
When we’re too drunk or we’ve smoked enough to sleep
We fall into bed together and sink beneath the sheets
Your body comforts me
You lie there wanting me
And I’m so guilty, I’m so guilty.
I want to squeeze you, want to let you in
Want you touching but not under my skin
I cling to you when my life’s in ruin
But oh babe, it’s not what they think
CHORUS
I’m fragile thinking of you
My single bed’s too big when it’s not filled with you
I’ve thought it over and I’ve thought it through
Too many times and I can’t make myself crave you
I want to want you like the normal girls do
I fall for her, wish I could fall for you
Cos we could be married
And then we’d be happy
Wouldn’t that be nice?
Well believe me I’ve tried
I’ve tried.
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5. |
Black Eyed Girl
03:39
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Black-eyed Girl
I used to sit on your lap to play with your hair
Now the china doll you left me is all I have left
And I still hear your stories in my head
I still remember your hospital bed
And I still feel your hand in mine
When I need you ‘cos I still need you sometimes
Chorus:
You were my favourite, and I was your black eyed girl
You said I’m sunshine, I said you’re the best in the world
You were my favourite and I was your black eyed girl
So what am I supposed to do now?
What am I supposed to do now?
They told me you answered only to my name
It’s not the same
Without you
I hope you know I love you, I do.
And I’d have answered to your name too…
CHORUS
I still hear your stories in my head
I still remember your hospital bed
And I still feel your hand in mine
When I need you, I really need you sometimes
CHORUS
What am I supposed to do now?
What am I supposed to do now?
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6. |
Stupid Hearts
03:03
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Stupid Hearts
I don’t want to make more plans with you
I tried to fix it and you tried to tell the truth
I come across the bits of you that hang around
But they don’t hurt me now
Chorus:
It’s only love, give it away
When it gets rough, throw it away
Best laid plans, they fall apart
Pretty girls break stupid hearts
It’s fun while it lasts
But we’re over now, we are… we are.
Don’t want your fix, I’m happy being broken
Don’t want to quit, I’m happy with my smoking
Don’t want to be your girl, don’t want to survive
I want to be alive
CHORUS
It’s only love (give it away)
When it gets rough (throw it away)
It’s only love (give it away)
When it gets rough (throw it away)
Best laid plans they fall apart
Pretty girls break stupid hearts
It’s fun while it lasts
But we’re over now…
Best laid plans, they fall apart
Pretty girls break stupid hearts
It’s fun while it lasts
But we’re over now, we are… we are.
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7. |
Yes
02:44
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Yes
I need to learn when to shut my mouth
Just because I’m ready, doesn’t mean you’re ready to come out
But you breathe in like it hurts you and you flinch away from love
I see what I was in you but it’s not my place to judge
Chorus:
Yes, I heard what you said, heard your desperate attempt
To care more about a lump in your sheets than a hole in your chest
Well, I loved you the best.
I know, my girl, that you’re nervous now
I’m trying not to scare you off but I want you around
And you’ll run and I won’t chase you, ‘cos you’ve got to find yourself
I’ve given up on me but I can’t give up on you yet
CHORUS
I see you shrinking, downing your drink when you’re drinking
And you kiss him like you’ve never felt love in your life
I know it’s hard to
But I’ll be here for you
It’s harder to watch you have to lie
And I
Know you’re hurting
But I promise you, it’s worth it.
CHORUS x2
I loved you the best…
I love you the best.
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8. |
Rocket Ship
03:36
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Rocket Ship
Little girl, go ahead, keep your books by your bed, keep yourself well read
Little girl, go ahead, keep your big blue desk, who cares what the other kids said?
You don’t need a mirror, where your postcards were
With your poems on and your head screwed on
You’re gonna get along
Chorus:
So, go ahead and get on your rocket ship, on your rocket ship
Forget anyone who laughs at your dreams
Fly away from them on your rocket ship, on your rocket ship
Only you know what you need
Bridge:
Just think of the battles you’ve fought
To be the worlds best astronaut
You’re the worlds best astronaut
One day a man may come and save you from the spiders in your room
And you may think the world of him, you may fall in love too soon
Love is nice, but don’t be blind. Don’t put yourself to one side
You don’t need anyone. You’re a warrior, little one
CHORUS x 2
BRIDGE
Little girl, go ahead, keep your books by your bed, keep yourself well read.
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9. |
Cynthia
02:51
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Cynthia
I’ve got a one track mind, I want her all the time
I’ll look but I won’t touch, I just want her too much
That’s the thing at the heart of me
My love of girls consumes me
Chorus:
(We’re all in love with Cynthia) (echo) x2
We share a common interest, we both prefer girls undressed
But he knows the score, I’ve said, I’ll take him home but not to bed
And that’s the thing, at the end of the day
I love him but I’m just too fucking gay
CHORUS
Cynthia...
We’re all in love with Cynthia!
CHORUS x 2
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10. |
I'm Fine
03:33
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I’m Fine
How many times must you break my heart before you’re done with me?
I only answer to myself but I don’t really feel all that free…
(‘COS)
Chorus:
(I just want you around all the time, all the time) x3
And you know what, I lied… ‘cos I’m not fine! …I’m not fine!
You ask me how I’m doing, well, I’ve cried too much to say I’m fine
You message me 5 hours late, I’ve been watching the clock the whole time
(‘COS)
CHORUS
I’m haunted by your dreams, your face, our plans
I’m haunted by your stories, your cold, your hands
I’m so full up of dregs of you, you won’t return to take
So I’m left with you while you left for convenience sake
(AND I STILL)
CHORUS
You drew lipstick crosses on my skin like targets for your nails to find
You clawed me and you scarred me for your pleasure babe, where was mine?
(AND I STILL)
CHORUS
I’m not fine
I’m not fine
I’M NOT FINE.
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11. |
Heartless
03:46
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Heartless
Chorus:
You said I’m heartless, I thought I was nice enough but
You gave up on me
You pressed my chest to your ear, I guess you didn’t like what you heard
You gave up on me
Everyone’s meant to get a couple of chances and maybe more
You turned your back on me and you walked straight out the door
Well babe, I was just getting started, you gonna throw all this away?
I know I can be a bitch but you’re meant to love me anyway… anyway.
CHORUS
I know I broke your heart and honey that was wrong
You begged me to change for you and you held on for too long
Well, I kicked you out and said “you can walk yourself back home”
How dare you have feelings when I feel alone? Alone…
CHORUS
For all my flaws, baby, I loved you
For all the missed calls I was thinking of you
For what it’s worth, I know I’m mean
I only hate you cos you’re better than me
CHORUS
Come on lets give it a shot, I’m getting bitter by the day
You can’t give up on me, girl, I’ve never felt this way
Well, I never gave up on you, I know you’re sweet and easy and kind
But why should my ugly heart stop you being mine?
I never gave up on you, I know you’re sweet and easy and kind
Why should my ugly heart stop you being mine, oh mine.
You said I’m heartless, I thought I was nice enough but
You still gave up on me
You pressed my chest to your ear
I said I guess we’re done here
You gave up on me
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12. |
I Am Woman
03:30
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I Am Woman
I was told that girls dream of a fairytale
I was told that girls don’t play with cars
I was always told I wasn’t good enough
Spent my childhood scratching little stars
I was told that real girls got their fairytales
I was told this failure was my own
I was told that passion made me ugly
And girls that won’t comply end up alone
Chorus:
[part 1]
You had no right to say those things to me
I don’t need a man to validate me
[part 2]
I am woman
I am woman
I am woman
And I am free
I was told you’d be announced by fanfares
I was told you’d ride in on a steed
You announced yourself like every other
You bought me with a drink and sold me cheap
Chorus:
[part 1]
You had no right to do those things to me
I don’t need a man to validate me
[part 2] x2
I am woman
I am woman
I am woman
And I am free
Bridge (x4)
I’m a horse without reigns
I’m a bull without chains
You try to keep me sheltered
But I’m dancing in the rain (x2)
But I… I’m woman (x2)
Woman (repeat to fade)
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Aisha and the Astronauts Swansea, UK
3 piece original acoustic/folk/pop band from South Wales.
Members:
Aisha - main vocals/rhythm guitar
Kate - backing vocals/bass
Rhi - backing vocals/cajon/percussion
Beginning album recording June 7th 2014
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