The House Where I Grew Up

from Readymade by Cardinal Compass

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The house where I grew up had a table built for four
But there’s only one person now who eats there anymore
Fries his bacon in a plan, or whips something up from a can
Says, ‘It doesn’t matter, I’m still the man of the house’

The house where I grew up had a garden in the back
She always had a green thumb but he never really got the knack
Now the weeds are all thigh high, and all the tomatoes are about to die
He says, ‘I could fix it if I would just try, but I won’t’

This house is nothing but a house anymore
Just a place to keep your things that’s all it’s for
I didn’t know what a home I had before
This house is nothing but a house anymore

The house where I grew had dishes in the sink and clutter everywhere
Now you’d think it would stay pretty clean since there’s only one person there
But the sheets all have crumbs in between, and the laundry never moves from the machine
He says ‘I’ve been busy and I haven’t had time to clean, clean up’

This house is nothing but a house anymore
Just a place to keep your things that’s all it’s for
I didn’t know what a home I had before
This house is nothing but a house anymore

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from Readymade, released July 12, 2013

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Cardinal Compass Richmond, Virginia

Cardinal Compass has been playing in the Richmond area since May 2011. This three-piece band has an indie Americana sound frequently compared to Grace Potter and Neko Case. The band is shaped largely by the songwriting of guitarist and singer Hannah Standiford. Jake Ziemba lends a unique sound with his fretless bass while drummer Matt Wild brings driving rhythms on the drum set. ... more

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Bruises

Jun 2014
Readymade

Jul 2013
Born Homesick

Aug 2012

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