Cold City, Warm Heart

from Smiling Politely by Brad Bru & The Crowd Goes Wild

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lyrics

VERSE
Staring down…the barrel of my future
In a city far from home
Came here with dreams…but they all seem so distant
When I ride the bus alone

‘m not a small boy, but I’ve a small town heart
and an East Coast attitude
I don’t drink coffee, ain’t much of a health nut
I’d kill for some Southern food

CHORUS
I may not live through tomorrow
But I’ll try and make it through today
If I can see you tonight
Then I’ll be okay

VERSE
I’m 23 and punching numbers/pushing papers
To make use of my degree
I’m late to work—shit—but no one seems to notice
‘Cause my job is obsolete

Hear the boss say, “Reprint these hundred letters
‘Cause the printer left a smudge”
How 'bout instead...Take this shove it
‘Cause today I’ve had enough

CHORUS
I may not live through tomorrow
But I’ll try and make it through today
If I can see you tonight
Then I’ll be okay

VERSE
So here I am…another morning without sunshine
Keep my eyes shut just to stall
But when I wake… I see laying next to me
The warmest heart of all

CHORUS
I won’t live here forever
And I might quit my job tomorrow
You know I miss my friends and family
But I’m here with you
…So glad I’m here with you
…So glad I’m here with you

credits

from Smiling Politely, released April 21, 2023
Brad Bru - Vocals and Guitar
John Szymanski - Bass
Packy Lundholm - Drums

Engineered and mixed by John Szymanski.
Produced by Brad Bru and John Szymanski.

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Brad Bru & The Crowd Goes Wild Chicago, Illinois

This band brings together the richness of acoustic music, the charm of alt-country and the energy of melodic punk. Whether playing distorted power chords or fingerpicking crisply, the witty and relatable lyrics balance humor with darkness.

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