Gopnista

by Telophase

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electro-pop sensibilities sutured up by so-so lead vocals and some pleasant electric guitar work throughout,
based in part on an experience with an Eastern European exchange student.
song started as a literal joke, but here we are.
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lyrics

Lyrics:

oh i know a girl with a moscow smile
she's cold to the touch though she's not senile
quick to the point she's got a heart like snow,
a senseless side that never shows

hours spent here in understanding
seconds having it undone
time spent without a landing
sent sideways to the sun

she don't care if the park closes at nine
she tosses tickets and laughs at fines
not one to dwell on time
the rain wont wash all of the grime

my gopnik girl my tsar bombista
one day your own luck is going to beat you

many a time i've seen your face
one look to the eye you put me in my place
another trance to a one step dance
nothing more than an empty chance

my gopnik girl my tsar bombista
one day your own luck is going to beat you

she smokes her cigs down to the filter
a sense of humor that's so off kilter
always the first to throw a punch
never need no one as a crutch
always a whim or another hunch
not too keen on you merry bunch

she says she don't like punk
she's more a fan of funk
and though she may have been drunk
i said
whats in the trunk
just some more bad luck
these feelings for you i think ill debunk

my gopnik girl my tsar bombista
your recklessness your most alluring feature
my gopnik girl my tsar bombista
one day your own luck is going to beat you

sixteen drinks then she says she's done
races the clock just for fun
endless and restless always on the run
she don't know no setting sun

no sign im sure cause there's no real pure
no way to say how you'll earn your pay

my gopnik girl my tsar bombista
your recklessness your most alluring feature
my gopnik girl my tsar bombista
one day your own luck is going to eat you

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(lyrics by J.P. Albert, inspiration goes to Alena from Europe, thanks)
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credits

released December 11, 2019
telophase: music and production

Jon Flores: electric guitar, backing vocals
J.P. Albert: synth programming, precussion, vocals, lyrics

special thanks to Jeffy The Cat for bell effect in background, and Alena for inspiring such dumb lyrics.

recorded at melosprix studio 5469 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA
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"but did she ever wear one of those track suits?"

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lanky indie dork with a knack for the occasional bicycle ride.

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