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Vacant Eyes

from Famous Last Words by Sammy Warm Hands

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  • "Famous Last Words" is back and better than ever! One year after its sold-out debut, Sammy Warm Hands has re-edited and expanded his musical memoir. Includes a bonus chapter ("Vacant Eyes"), new photos, and an extended discography with 113 releases!

    Description (first edition):
    "Famous Last Words" tells the tale of how a young punk musician became one of the most prolific and versatile artists in rap. In his own words, Sam Wartenbee gives the back story behind more than 35 albums; over 17 years of non-stop music-making.

    Discover the origins of Take 92 Music one album at a time: from the failure of his promising punk band, to the emergence of a hip-hop persona, "Famous Last Words" takes you on a journey that's as disarmingly honest as the songs themselves.

    "Very readable... an engaging mix of pathos, anger, and humor." - William Kennedy, Eugene Weekly

    "Sammy Warm Hands is one of my favorite rappers you've never heard." -Brando, SYFFAL.com

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  • The Book: 10 Years of Take 92 Music

    Sammy Warm Hands' first book, "Famous Last Words: 10 Years of Take 92," celebrates the decade anniversary of Take 92 Music. From the failure of his promising punk rock band, to the unexpected emergence of a hip-hop persona (Sammy Warm Hands), "Famous" takes you on a journey that's as disarmingly honest as the songs themselves. 35 albums (chapters); 255 pages.

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  • The Deluxe Edition
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    The Deluxe Edition includes "Famous Last Words" on CD (Crushkill Recordings) and cassette (Flossless Audio); plus a copy of the new book, "Famous Last Words: 10 Years of Take 92 Music."

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lyrics

Some days I want to live
Other days I want to die
Well, maybe most days I want to die
But no matter how it eats me,
it never defeats me
Keep moving, never stop to wonder why

I work for pennies over minimum wage,
giving the minimum of effort as I go
But even if I’m totally devoted to the show,
the duality of life takes a toll
Waking in the PM and writing at night
'til the delight of my creation is revealed
It’s beautiful, dutifully developing a labor of love
before the shove comes to push the repeal
of the grace and fluidity, abruptly interrupted
by the sound of an alarm in the morning
For a short commute, I’m afforded the pursuit
of placating lazy customers
Ignoring the fact that I’m wasting my life
(with) every hour that I forfeit, forging a fate I’d rather forget
But every day I wake and rise, with fading vacant eyes
and tell myself a story made of lies

$80 on groceries, weekly
That’s what it costs to feed me
Once upon a time, we used to split it
But that was years ago, before I took my day job and quit it
For a minute, we both believed that it was temporary
But the path to success sucks, so I carry the guilt
Embarrassed of the constant imposition
and my inability to contribute in my condition
But this music takes more than I can balance between
with a full-time job
It’s not callous or mean, it’s simply what i need
I’m glad to have a partner who understands
but sometimes it makes it harder
‘cause I wanted to provide when she was going to college
and now she’s started a business—I can only acknowledge
that she did it by herself, and I’m proud of her for it
But when i’m handing her the bill it’s still hard to ignore it

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from Famous Last Words, released April 7, 2015

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For 25 years, Sammy Warm Hands has paid his dues.

From punk to rap to podcasts, he's one of the most prolific and hardworking artists in the underground.

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