THE JOURNEY SO FAR

In the years leading up to my breakout video, “All-American Recording this album has been a great journey, with all kinds
Boy,” I worked odd jobs and played at churches and a piano bar in of challenges I could never have foreseen. I have learned so
Chicago. I used all of my money to buy recording equipment and much, and every challenge has made releasing this body of work
all of my free time to record. During this time, I was searching that much more rewarding and humbling. I am confident that all
for my sound as an artist while trying to hone my craft as a the heart, soul, blood, sweat, and tears that were poured out
songwriter and performer. I experimented with the sound of in the making of this album have made these songs what they are
my voice, the style of my music, the clothes I wore, and even sonically, melodically and lyrically. I am proud of how hard I
my name. The record of my not-so-linear path to becoming the fought to bring this record into the world, and I believe it
artist I am today can be found on YouTube and other sites. Some was worth the fight.
people may find these videos funny or awkward. But I leave them
up because each one is an honest snapshot of where I was at some I would love to see this album do well commercially. I would
point in my journey. I’m glad I allowed myself the space and love to have a song on the radio. These are things I have
time to figure out my artistic identity. I wish the same for all dreamed about for most of my life. But in the end, now that
young artists who are trying to find their voices. My advice is I know I did everything I could do to make the best album I
not to be afraid of trying on different hats. How else are you could, I am less concerned with its commercial success. These
supposed to know which one fits best? The internet is full of songs are my heart and my soul, and I now know (finally) that
negativity, but you only empower the naysayers when you hold they will live on “forever.” That is something that cannot be
back for fear of coming under fire. This is an unfortunate measured or affirmed in any quantitative way. I have no idea
reality of our times, but I believe that putting yourself what the response to this album will be. I only know I did my
out there will make you stronger, if you can push past best and, at least for today, that is good enough for me.
the negativity.
THANK YOU
I have worked hard for many years to realize my dream of releasing this album. But without the I would also like to thank the trailblazers--known and unknown--who have made countless sacrifices
many people who were involved in my life or inspired me at some point along this journey, my dream that have made the world better and more equal for LGBT people. My career as an out musician is
might never have come to fruition. In addition to each and every one of my KICKSTARTER BACKERS, who possible only because of the gays, and the lesbians, and the trans people, and the drag queens, and
gave so generously during March of 2014, I would like to thank: Chris. Phil. Mom and Dad: for not all the queer people who fought back at Stonewall in 1969. Everything that led up to that historic
letting us watch TV, but always allowing your home to be our “canvas”--a place where creativity, moment, and everything that has unfolded since, has made the world better for ALL people. We have
in all its mediums, was not only allowed, but encouraged. My brother, Bill (@WilliamEGrand), for a long way to go. But we have come so far, and we are indebted to the older generations of LGBT
being the very best big brother I could ever have hoped for--someone I have looked up to with great fighters for their courage.
admiration all of my life. My sister, Katie (@Katie_Bird4), who has been the very best younger
sister I could have asked for--you have carved your own unique path and your work ethic puts the My special thanks to all of the media who broke the story of “All-American Boy” to the world and
rest of ours to shame. Grandma Kay: for being a constant source of inspiration to everyone you come made it a huge internet hit, especially Matt Bellassai and all the folks at Buzzfeed, Michael Cidoni
in contact with, for your gratitude for life and all of the simple wisdoms that you have passed down Lennox at the Associated Press, Monica Escobedo and Jim Vojtech at ABC’s “Good Morning America,”
to us. Mark M.: for helping me navigate some of the toughest years of my life without ever making me Jason Morrell, Nadia Bilchik and Corinna Lamb at CNN, Lila Shapiro at The Huffington Post, Chris
feel ashamed. My creative collaborators: Aaron Johnson, Tim Palmer, Itaal Shur, Andrew Allen, The Payne at Billboard, Gerrick Kennedy at LA Times, Steve Johnson at Chicago Tribune, Zak Stemer at
Elev3n, Larry Dvoskin, Danny Wells, Daniel Crawford, Eber Pinheiro, Mario Franic. My Team: Brian Chicago Sun Times, Aaron Hicklin at Out Magazine for featuring me as one of the “Out 100” in 2013,
Doyle, Alana Mulford, Chris Ricchetti, Peter Pappalardo, Nicole Klein, Jeff Brody, Bob Frank, Jase Peeples at The Advocate, Jeff Katz at Instinct Magazine for featuring me on the cover, Matthew
Michael Krumper, John Hammond, Joe Sivick, Brett Loeb, Bob Donnelly, Paul Bezilla, Brian Smith. My Rettenmund and his blog Boy Culture, Louis Virtel (my gay Lemont rival) and others at The Backlot.
Advisors: Phil Cordell, Peter Koepke, Nicky Holland, Tommy Byrnes, Maude Standish, David Andres, And David Theall and Larry King for keeping the momentum going.
Jose Vilanova. Esther Campi: for getting me to slow down and helping me find confidence. Fred
Arens and Jason Duguay. Daniel Smith and Guy Norred. Topher Penuel. Carlos Perez. Joe Miramonti.
Ricardo Sebastian. Jason Knade. Brendan Leahy. My leading men, Nick Peterson and Jayson Smith.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Sue Raymond: for believing in me as a musician, for selflessly taking it upon yourself to inspire Social Media is my primary means of staying in touch, so I invite you to follow me on
me and work with me to become a leader of song in a church where I felt welcomed and appreciated. • YouTube: www.youtube.com/stevegrandmusic
The skills I honed as a church musician prepared me for all the performing I do today. Fr. Kurt and • Twitter: @SteveGrandMusic
the people of St. Pat’s and St. Cyril’s churches in Lemont, who stood behind me even at some risk • Instagram: @SteveGrandMusic
to yourselves. My friends, especially those who have believed in me since we were kids: Gina and • FaceBook: www.facebook.com/SteveGrandArtist
Mark Pollard, Katie Scott McMahon, Mike Spinelli, Lauren Dentzman, Elise Dentzman, Sara Weeks, • Google+: plus.google.com/+stevegrandmusic
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Leahy, Kevin Morrison. All of my Chicago friends. My Chicago lovers: for inspiring most of the
songs on this record. Stanley Wozniak. Stephen Wright. Paul Babcock. Joe Perillo. Anyone who ever MERCH:
came to see me perform at “The Joynt” in Chicago. Alicia Champion, Danielle LoPresti and Lucien.
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My band: Megan Jane Carchman (@MeganJaneMusic), Jackson Price (@jacksonprice), James LaRue
(@JamesJLarue), Daniel Crawford (@awsomedaniel). My tour manager and live sound engineer: Tony
Swanson (@toekneeswanson). Mark Katz. My former band mates from “First Impression” and “Steeples MANAGEMENT CONTACTS:
and Dives.” Dave Nommensen & Terry Redford: for letting me take up the LHS band room as my home, For the most up-to-date information, visit: www.stevegrand.com/management
for always keeping it real with me, and for creating an environment where I felt safe to explore
my identity as an artist, songwriter, performer and musician. All of my band and voice teachers,
• General Inquiries: [email protected]
especially Douglas Susu-Mago--even though you’re all a little crazy ;)! My teachers at Oakwood,
• Media/Press: [email protected]
Bromberek, Old Quarry Middle School, Lemont High School, Belmont University, Harper College and
• Booking Agent: [email protected] or [email protected]
UIC. I’ve been fortunate to have had MANY teachers who care about their students and are passionate
• Management: [email protected] or [email protected]
about their subjects. I am especially grateful for those teachers who challenged me, and those who
• Business & Legal Affairs: [email protected]
went out of their way to recognize me when I did quality work. My extended family: Cheryl, Debbie,
• Master Use/Synchronization Licenses: [email protected]
Amanda, Michael, our late Grandma Helen, my God-Mother Dianne, Gary, Dan, Dennis, Tina, Dillon,
• Steve Grand Store: [email protected]
Sophie, Tom, Karen and Noah. Tasha and Bunny and Reagan and Kelsey. Whiskey, for fueling some of the
• Me: [email protected]
best and worst moments in my life--all good material to draw from as a songwriter. Max: we made music Send letters and
together for years. I learned so much from you and am grateful for all of our times working together. homemade creations to: Steve Grand, P.O. Box 381, Barrington, IL 60011 - USA
Ellen DeGeneres: for having me on her show real soon. And the Haters. Because you always got to thank
the Haters ;).
SAY YOU LOVE ME RED, WHITE AND BLUE
“Close the door,” he says, So we’re driving home Oh oh oh, Oh oh oh…oh oh oh Oh oh oh, Oh oh oh…oh oh oh
“This will only be a minute.” I look out at the rain on the roads out my Oh oh oh, Oh oh oh Oh oh oh, Oh oh oh
But sometimes minutes can get passenger window Carve you out a hollow bed of quiet And have no doubt, I never meant to
caught in suspension It’s been one of those nights, it all Let me knead your heart back to healthy hurt you
feels so alive blindness Babe, it’s over now
“I finally figured it out, and you’re that Man, you bet, I’m gonna hate sayin goodbye
someone who knows a little more Where it used to be You know I didn’t mean to undermine
than something about me.” He pulls up on my driveway Baby, it was you and me our trust
Says, “See you on Friday” Be my shield, I will be your soldier Leave us in a cloud of dust
He says, “I met this girl out in Palm If he only knew what I’d do to be
Springs…Man, she’s the best! You’d be so Waging war for love PRE-CHORUS 2
The rain on his coat, those keys that It’s an art just staying sober
happy for me!” he holds Maybe we just give it some time?
While piece by piece
And it hits me hard seein this blue eyed Or the one he has waiting back home This swollen heart just swallows me Oh, oh you gotta let me give it a try
dream sprouting wings and flying away I’m not gonna lie And, yeah, I know I really need to
from me A stubborn part of me keeps the hope alive PRE-CHORUS 1 get help
That someday I’ll be yours and you’ll Maybe we just give it some time? Cause, Babe, I can’t control myself
Flying away from me…yeahh
be mine Oh, oh you gotta let me give it a try
And I know you’ll never understand Tell me that you want it
CHORUS And now my friends keep telling me I already got it
So to keep from losing my best friend I to get help
What If I say you love me? hold it all inside Tell me that you want it
I hardly recognize myself Mmm mmm mmm
Could I make it true?
We could build us something Say you love me…
We could build us something… CHORUS Tell me that you want it
that would mean something to you I already got it
Cause when I close my eyes, I’m all Red, White and Blue! Tell me that you, that you, that you
I’m in this world where you don’t My heart’s a mess, I’m busted up for you
have a girl You twist the knife so deep
and I’m right by your side The pleasure and the pain cuts me
Say you love me till I bleed
It don’t mean that I’ll ever have you
Ohhh…no

Words and Music by Steve Grand Drums and Percussion - Victor Indrizzo
© 2013 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) Bass - Jonathan Flaugher
Produced by Aaron Johnson Background Vocals - Steve Grand
Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Digital Editing - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand Words and Music by Itaal Shur, Steve Grand and Piano - Itaal Shur
Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Engineers - Aaron Johnson, Chris Steffen Larry Dvoskin Guitars - Alexandre Prol, Jimi K. Bones
New York NY Assitant Engineers - Josh Sieh, Kyle Downes © 2014 Itaal Shur Music (BMI), Grand Nation Music (James Koviloff)
Piano - Steve Grand Recorded at Band House Studios, Hollywood CA, The LLC (BMI), and Miracle Music Inc. Drums - Steven Wolf
Keys - Zac Rae Bank, Burbank CA, Harmony Studios, West Hollywood Produced by Itaal Shur Bass - Jack Daley
Guitars - Tim Pierce CA, Parents’ Basement, Lemont IL Mixed by Eber Pinheiro at Atlantic Recording Background Vocals - Steve Grand
Studios, Brooklyn NY Digital Editing - Eber Pinheiro
Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Engineer - Eber Pinheiro
New York NY Recorded at Mission Sound Recording, Brooklyn NY
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WE ARE THE NIGHT ALL-AMERICAN BOY
We are the night CHORUS Ripped jeans, only drinks whiskey Ripped jeans, tight shirt
We are the yellow moon in the sky And we just wanna be free Find him by the fire while his girl was He lights a cigarette—-you know, I’m glad
We are the amber glow Is there anything more lovely? getting frisky, ohh that she can’t stand it, ohh
Of a fire light We got our whole lives to love I say we go this road tonight I drink the moonlight from his eyes
In a lover’s eyes And tonight we’re as young as we’ll He smiles, his arm’s around her Now hold there, just a moment
ever be But his eyes are holdin me, just a captive I want to take this in, now we don’t need
We are the dark to his wonder, ohh no photo of it, no
We are a hundred billion stars So don’t you never look back
Today could be our last I say we go this road tonight We should go this road tonight
We are the heavy hearts on the subway cars
We are the night And we’ll just live as we are And now, I know that that’s your girl, I Now, I know that that’s your girl, and I
Unmoved by the darkness we face mean no disrespect don’t give a damn
PRE-CHORUS Cause we are the night The way that shirt hugs you chest, Boy, I She’s been cussin and cryin…she don’t
They’re gonna say we just ain’t right just won’t forget know what she has
We are the night But we are the night I’ll be sittin here, drinking my whiskey I’ll be, sittin here, tryin hold down
They’re gonna say we just ain’t right We are the night I won’t say goodnight unless I think ya my whiskey,
But we are the night might miss me, ohh You tell your girl, “Good night,” cause
We are the night We are the brave somebody’d like to kiss me, ohh
We are the ones they couldn’t shake CHORUS
Ain’t part of that machine Of all the girls and boys to look my way
Be my All-American boy tonight Ain’t nobody ever hit me this way
So unshamefully, we ignite Where everyday’s the 4th of July
So for every boy, and every girl So won’t you come back with me
No matter who you love We are the light It’s alright, alright and lay with me awhile
And for all my trans brothers And we’re just tryin to get it right And we can keep this up till the I’m gonna wrestle you out of them clothes
and sisters We won’t stop pressin on morning light Leave that beautiful body exposed
Of every race, in every place Through the firestorms And you can hold me deep in your eyes And you can have my heart and my soul and
around this globe We will rise It’s alright, alright my body…
It’s our time So be my, be my… Oh be mine!
We will rise My All-American boy
Be my All-American boy tonight
Baby, you light my fire
I’ll make you feel alright, alright!
Words and Music by Steve Grand Programming - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand
© 2013 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) Background Vocals - Steve Grand, Aaron Johnson
Produced by Aaron Johnson Digital Editing - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand
Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Engineers - Aaron Johnson, Chris Steffen Words and Music by Steve Grand Bass - Sean Hurley
Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Assitant Engineers - Adrian Trujillo, Bill Mims, © 2013 Grand Nation Music LLC(BMI) Background Vocals - Steve Grand
New York NY Dan Piscina, Sam Martin Produced by Aaron Johnson Digital Editing - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand
Piano - Steve Grand Recorded at Band House Studios, Hollywood CA, The Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Engineers - Aaron Johnson, Chris Steffen, Max
Keys - Zac Rae Bank, Burbank CA, Harmony Studios, West Hollywood Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Steger (opening guitar string bend)
Guitars - Tim Pierce, Jim McGorman CA, Sound Factory, Hollywood CA, Parents’ New York NY Assitant Engineers - Adrian Trujillo, Bill Mims,
Drums and Percussion - Marc Slutsky Basement, Lemont IL Piano - Steve Grand Dan Piscina, Sam Martin
Bass - Sean Hurley Keys - Zac Rae Recorded at Band House Studios, Hollywood CA, The
Guitars - Tim Pierce, Jim McGorman Bank, Burbank CA, Harmony Studios, West Hollywood
Acoustic Guitar - Steve Grand CA, Sound Factory, Hollywood CA, Parents’
Opening Guitar String Bend - Max Steger Basement, Lemont IL
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SOAKIN WET LOVIN AGAIN
So you got your big job, moved out CHORUS 2 He says, “I probably shouldn’t say this Drunk off no sleep, feeling tired and weak
to the city I got you out on the water, soakin wet out loud…but I miss you” and unfocused…hmmm
Always said you wanted outta here Got that white t-shirt, clingin to Two weeks apart, left me out in the dark, I want him out of my mind, he stole enough
But now you’re back here at my door with your chest but I miss him too of my time, left me broken…ohhh
your eyes fixed on the floor Yeah, the sun’s goin down, but it ain’t And so, against my better judgment, I And so, against my better judgment, I find
I think somebody could use a beer gone yet follow him up those stairs to his 3rd that photo of us, your eyes are squint
We can dry off a little later on… floor apartment from the sun
Here at the lake where this all began Drunk eyes makes me think of the first And your big arms around me, holding
And like it or not, you’re goin in time he looked at me that way me tightly
Yeah, I got you out on the water,
soakin wet But then he says, “This doesn’t change But now you say, “I don’t love you
CHORUS 1 a thing” that way”
You had to know when I told you to hold
I got you out on the water, soakin wet your breath Just so you know, that when I go
Actin all mad, I know you better than that CHORUS
Got that white t-shirt, clingin to your There ain’t no turnin back no
chest We can dry off a little later on And now he’s holding me like it’s I kinda hope this stings a little
Yeah, the sun’s goin down, but it ain’t Cause we’re havin, a little too much fun the end Burn me once alright, but burn me twice
gone yet Makes me wonder,”Was this all pretend?” and boy you better watch your behind!
We can dry off a little later on Being soakin wet, eh, eh This just might keep me, this just might Cause this is gonna sting a little
Cause we’re havin’ a little too much fun Being soakin wet, eh, oh keep me from lovin again…ohhh This is gonna sting a little!
Being soakin wet, eh, eh Being soakin wet, eh, eh Gotta pick myself up off the floor
Being soakin wet, eh, oh And, no, I won’t be comin back for more And now you’re holding me like it’s
Being soakin wet, eh, oh the end
You won’t keep me, you won’t keep me from
Remember that time, we stole your I hope you’re happy, honestly I do lovin, lovin again Makes me wonder,”Was this all pretend?”
sister’s bike But I’d be lyin’ if I said, “I don’t Ohhh…ohhh…ohhh You just might keep me, you just might
And you rode it off the edge of the pier? miss you” keep me from lovin again…ohhh
Yeah, those were the days, before you
went away
But I’m glad you found your way back here
To this lake where it all began
So like it or not we’re goin in

Words by Steve Grand and Andrew Allen Drums - James Gabriel Morales
Music by Steve Grand, Andrew Allen, Matthew Bass - Dave Rodriguez Words and Music by Steve Grand Drums - Victor Indrizzo
Morales, James Gabriel Morales and Dave Rodriguez Programming by - James Gabriel Morales, Dave © 2013 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) Bass - Jonathan Flaugher
© 2014 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) and Sony/ATV Rodriguez and Matthew Morales Produced by Aaron Johnson Background Vocals - Steve Grand, Jackson Price
Music Publishing Background Vocals - Steve Grand Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Digital Editing - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand
Produced by The Elev3n Digital Editing - James Gabriel Morales, Dave Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Engineers - Aaron Johnson, Chris Steffen
Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Rodriguez and Matthew Morales, Steve Grand New York NY Assitant Engineers - Josh Sieh, Kyle Downes
Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Engineers - Matthew Morales Piano - Steve Grand Recorded at Band House Studios, Hollywood CA, The
New York NY Recorded at VibeLand Studios, New York NY, Keys - Zac Rae Bank, Burbank CA, Harmony Studios, West Hollywood
Guitars - Dave Rodriguez Parents’ Basement, Lemont IL Guitars - Tim Pierce CA, Parents’ Basement, Lemont IL

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Todd C. Daniels, Joseph A. Deleonardo, Martin della Valle, Bryon Denton, The Dentzman Mike Plake, Jacob Alex Flores, Sergio A. Fonseca, Oscar Fortis, Dennis Frisman, Marco
Family, Nico De Wilde, Evan M. Dooley, Jason Dotoli, Doug Downs, Amarilys V. Drozdz, Fritschi & Tobias Kuhnert, Benjamin Andrew Fugler, Michael Gallo, Whit & Trey Nichols
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WHISKEY CRIME STAY
Ohhhhhhhh Whiskey, whiskey, out so late Summer wind blows in again So come on down, I will show you how
Whiskey, whiskey, make things right Imma feelin like I shouldn’t stay Sometimes I wonder where we lost it Us midwest boys like to party
Imma feelin kinda low tonight People they just love to hate My good intentions were your favorite weapons So grab a beer…And get over here
Together we can take this guy And we’re just havin fun And still I’ve yet to learn my lesson Summer’s drawin near
Don’t matter that he’s twice our size Whiskey, whiskey, make me strong…yeah Whoh, oh, oh Don’t wait another year…hey, hey, hey!
Whiskey, whiskey make me brave Keep me goin all night long No, I don’t need much for anything CHORUS 2
Oh the things that you get me to say Help me sing this Springsteen song But a shady tree and a couple pulls Stay with me, we might never have to leave
They tell me I’m just not okay Even when we’re outta key of whiskey You my southern king, we live it for
But we’re just havin fun It’s perfect harmony To write my songs of love and life and loss the daydreams
The way you keep me comin undone Whiskey, whiskey, I know I’m young And just a few bout you So don’t get mad
But I’m really thinkin you’re the one So if you’ll hear me out What’s past is in the past
CHORUS Always ready to give me some of that CHORUS 1 We can make this last
I don’t want beer! I won’t drink wine! dark rich love If you just give me that chance
Yeah, I’m thinkin you’re the one Stay with me, we might never have to leave
That fruity appletini? That’s a You my southern king, we live it for So when my old man’s out of town for a
whiskey crime! the daydreams couple days
Liquor that’s clear? Not over here! Ohhhhhhhh
So don’t you laugh I think that you should…
That sour gin and tonic only makes ya cry Notre Dame, he had his chance
Vodka or tequila? You’re not for me-ah! Stay with me all summer
And he’s a good, good man Stay with me under the covers
Now ya know what I want, so ya know what I But there’s some things he just
need-ah! Stay with me
won’t understand Be my lover
Gi-give me that feelin, gi—give me
that feelin! You know, my old man’s out of town for a Walkin through that old gate
Oooooh… couple days It’s quite a site to see
I think that you should… That handsome face in this desert place
Stay with me all summer Getting away from me
Stay with me under the covers That’s juxtaposition
Stay with me But right now it’s indecision
Be my lover Do I go back out and chase you down?
Or will you be the one that got away?
No, oh, oh

Words and Music by Steve Grand Percussion and Programming - Steve Grand Words and Music by Steve Grand Drums and Percussion - Marc Slutsky
© 2013 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) Background Vocals - Steve Grand © 2013 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) Upright Bass - Sean Hurley
Produced by Aaron Johnson Digital Editing - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand Produced by Aaron Johnson Background Vocals - Steve Grand, Jackson Price,
Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Engineers - Aaron Johnson, Chris Steffen Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Daniel Crawford
Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Assitant Engineers - Adrian Trujillo, Bill Mims, Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Digital Editing - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand
New York NY Dan Piscina, Sam Martin New York NY Engineers - Aaron Johnson, Chris Steffen
Piano - Steve Grand Recorded at Band House Studios, Hollywood CA, The Piano - Steve Grand Assitant Engineers - Adrian Trujillo, Bill
Keys - Zac Rae Bank, Burbank CA, Harmony Studios, West Hollywood Keys - Zac Rae Mims, Dan Piscina, Sam Martin - Recorded at Band
Guitars - Tim Pierce, Jim McGorman CA, Sound Factory, Hollywood CA, Parents’ Guitars - Tim Pierce, Jim McGorman House Studios, Hollywood CA, The Bank, Burbank
Drums - Marc Slutsky Basement, Lemont IL Mandolin - Tim Pierce CA, Harmony Studios, West Hollywood CA, Sound
Bass - Sean Hurley Trumpets - Kirk Fisher Factory, Hollywood CA, Parents’ Basement, Lemont IL

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NEXT TO ME TIME
I’ve been known to break a few hearts Now baby don’t be scared 22 I was made for you CHORUS
And ain’t that the truth I want to take you… take you… there Steel eyes and blinders too When time was on our side
Wild heart’s growing restless I will take you there We were right on track You and I suspended in that warm
Wild heart’s on the loose (ohhh ohhh ohhh) To burn out fast street light
I will take you there, I will take And if you ever figure out this life
PRE-CHORUS you there Winter moved along
Sunrays through a morning fog Keep tellin’ me those sweet, sweet lies
I ain’t drunk, you’re just uptight Darlin don’t be scared, I will take Cause I don’t wanna know
you there No space or time
I ain’t dumb, I’m just your fool Just you and I I don’t wanna know
I ain’t well, but it’s alright I will take you there, Darlin don’t I don’t wanna know
I hope you want me to be scared Tangled in sheets, while your body heat’s
Move on in closer to you…you…you I will take you, take you, take you, keepin me warm You had me meet your friends
take you, there I never loved you more than when
CHORUS Oh Baby, come in close PRE-CHORUS We watched the game
I want you out of those clothes And you were keepin me warm through Back at Andy’s place
Ooo oo oo-ooo
You’re dancin next to me And down on your knees like you’re dyin to the nights
praise the good Lord for makin you so Pretending to give a damn
Ooo oo oo-ooo When I left my life to the cold outside About coaches and quarterbacks
You move that body like damn beautiful You left your light on With your head in my lap
Ooo oo oo-ooo Oh, you let me shine on Now who could blame me for that
It’s takin over me now
Keep dancing (ahhhh) Steel eyes stealin my heart
Keep dancin next to me Right from the start
We get up to your apartment
Keep the lights down low
Your skin in that dim light
The way your body glows

Words and Music by Steve Grand Bass - Sean Hurley

© 2013 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) Programming - Steve Grand
Produced by Aaron Johnson Background Vocals - Steve Grand Words and Music by Steve Grand Steel Guitar - Bruce Bouton
Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Digital Editing - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand © 2014 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) Drums - Steve Brewster
Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Engineers - Aaron Johnson, Chris Steffen Produced by Danny Wells and Aaron Johnson Bass - Mike Brignardello
New York NY Assitant Engineers - Adrian Trujillo, Bill Mims, Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Background Vocals - Steve Grand, Russell Terrell
Piano - Steve Grand Dan Piscina, Sam Martin Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Digital Editing - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand
Keys - Zac Rae Recorded at Band House Studios, Hollywood CA, The New York NY Engineers - Rob Lane, Kevin Sokolnicki, Aaron Johnson
Guitars - Tim Pierce, Jim McGorman Bank, Burbank CA, Harmony Studios, West Hollywood Piano - Steve Grand Assitant Engineers - Bill Mims
Acoustic Guitar - Steve Grand CA, Sound Factory, Hollywood CA, Parents’ Keys - Jimmy Nichols Recorded at Beaird Music Group, Nashville TN, The
Drums - Marc Slutsky Basement, Lemont IL Guitars - Mike Durham, Larry Beaird Bank, Burbank CA, Parents’ Basement, Lemont IL

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BETTER OFF RUN
Softly, as evening falls into the stars Show me, that side of you I’m scared to know I’m the 101, I’m 18 from I’ve loved and lost, I’ve turned
I reach your hand before the Earth I need your truth before I let you go This brand new man I will become and tossed
goes dark Now that look in your eyes still leaves I am born again, right out this skin I’ve shuddered at the pain I’ve caused
If we had everything under this twilight me blinded I only live to start again I crossed that line, no good at lies
I’d swear we’d make it to Mars Is this the death of my youth? So I run I looked the devil in the eyes
But you left no refuge here now for the We’re always searching for, hoping, and So I run
dark nights dying for At 24, I’m not so sure I start to run
And the miles and miles of bars But do we really want the truth? What this life should mean to me anymore
Don’t blame yourself Do you see that side of me I used to? I mean no disrespect, I just don’t give So pack your bags, we leave tonight
You didn’t kill this thing alone a shit We won’t go down, without a fight
Under a shooting star, I wish away No one knows the cards a man’s So pack your bags, we leave tonight
CHORUS my heart workin with We won’t go down, without a fight
May you live oustide the shadow of So I run
I said, “Baby, this day I start to run
you can’t save me So I run
Cause baby the love we shared (Run run, run na, na na na)
I won’t change It’s outta the stratosphere CHORUS
You know we’re better off this way” (So pack your bags, we leave tonight)
And I hope you come to know the same So I run
I start to run, I’m still young
I said, “Baby, Not looking back from where I come (Run run, run na, na na na)
I know (I’ll grow to wish it wasn’t (We won’t go down without a fight)
you can’t save me, no, but) we’re You get this life just one time
I won’t change Better off, better off…better this way You do yours and I’ll do mine
I guess we’re better off this way So I run
I guess we’re better off, better off So I run
Better this way…yeah”

Words and Music by Steve Grand Bass - Sean Hurley

© 2013 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) Background Vocals - Steve Grand
Produced by Aaron Johnson Digital Editing - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand Words and Music by Steve Grand Guitars - James LaRue, Daniel Crawford
Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Engineers - Aaron Johnson, Chris Steffen © 2014 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) Drums - Megan Jane Carchman
Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Assitant Engineers - Adrian Trujillo, Bill Mims, Produced by Daniel Crawford Bass - Jackson Price
New York NY Dan Piscina, Sam Martin Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX Background Vocals - Steve Grand
Piano - Steve Grand Recorded at Band House Studios, Hollywood CA, The Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound, Digital Editing - Daniel Crawford, Steve Grand
Keys - Zac Rae Bank, Burbank CA, Harmony Studios, West Hollywood New York NY Engineers - Ben Moore, Daniel Crawford
Guitars - Tim Pierce, Jim McGorman CA, Sound Factory, Hollywood CA, Parents’ Piano - Steve Grand Recorded at Audio Design and Signature Sound, San
Drums and Percussion - Marc Slutsky Basement, Lemont IL Keys - Daniel Crawford Diego CA, Parents’ Basement, Lemont IL

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BACK TO CALIFORNIA
Do you remember California? 20-oh-6?
You told me we could change this world
CHORUS All Words and Music by:
So it’s back to California in my mind
I had no doubt about it
I was always kind of awkward
Petty arguments on bus rides in muted
sunlight
Steve Grand*
You never seemed to mind We belong to California, young and free *except “Red, White and Blue” written by Itaal Shur, Steve Grand
Just two kids in high school and wild and Larry Dvoskin, and “Soakin’ Wet” written by Steve Grand,
What could we know about life? Where our dreams grew big as your Andrew Allen, Matthew Morales, James Gabriel Morales and
You were my tiny dancer yellow eyes Dave Rodriguez
Golden hair and yellow eyes As they looked into mine
I was your disaster
Do you remember summer nights? Out in the
Always brushing you aside, I didn’t see it
right then parking lot? Produced by:
But in the years that have gone by Checkin out those seniors? Man those
You know, I’ve never found a better friend drum-line boys looked hot Aaron Johnson**
Than this one I left behind…ohhh And we danced under the street lamps,
high off that summer heat
So you’re getting married “Just two more years! Just two more **except “Red, White and Blue” produced by Itaal Shur,
I hope he’s nothing like our daddies years!” and we’d be outta here…ohhh “Soakin’ Wet” produced by The Elev3n, “Run” produced by
When we were young Daniel Crawford and “Time” co-produced by Danny Wells
And love was something so fucked-up Now we’re getting older
It’s sure had its toll on me The world’s grown dark and colder…ohhh
You’re in law school
I’m a bar back in the neighborhood…ohhh Mixed by:
Ooo… ooo… ooo… Tim Palmer***
***except “Red, White and Blue” mixed by Eber Pinheiro
Words and Music by Steve Grand Acoustic Guitar - Steve Grand
© 2013 Grand Nation Music LLC (BMI) Strings - Michael Farrell
Produced by Aaron Johnson Programming - Steve Grand
Mixed by Tim Palmer at 1962 Studios, Austin TX
Mastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound,
Background Vocals - Steve Grand
Digital Editing - Aaron Johnson, Steve Grand
Executive Producer:
New York NY
Piano - Steve Grand
B3 - Michael Farrell
Engineer - Aaron Johnson
Recorded at The Bank, Burbank CA, Parents’
Basement, Lemont IL
Chris Ricchetti

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