We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Beat Myself Up

from Solomon's Tump by Blake

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.
    Purchasable with gift card

      name your price

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Original 2003/2006 14 track version of Solomon's Tump in CD format. Rockhopper Records ROCD007.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Solomon's Tump via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 14 days
    6 remaining

      £5 GBP or more 

     

about

I spent most of my twenties dedicating my time to the pursuit of Enlightenment. I was a Buddhist then, you see, and spent a lot of time navel gazing when I should have been partying with girls, getting loaded and playing in bands. As is the case with many religious adherents, the first obstacle I needed to overcome was guilt. This took me a lot longer than I imagined. This song was written as a kind of reminder not to be too hard on myself.

lyrics

Beat Myself Up

It's another day, another chance to tell myself with just one glance
I must remember not to beat myself up
The sun is out and the sky is blue and when I reach down and put some knots in my shoes
I must remember not to beat myself up

Cos there's plenty of other people out there who are gonna want to do it for me
And there's plenty of other people out there I know I just shouldn't trust

So when I brush my teeth and when I comb my hair, when I'm looking around for something different to wear
I must remember not to beat myself up
And then when I get home I need to rest my head, have good things to eat and get off early to bed
I must remember not to beat myself up

Cos there's plenty of other people out there who are gonna want to do it for me
And there's plenty of other people out there I know I just shouldn't trust

So if I lose my rag or if I smoke some weed or if I get up late or if I spill my seed
I must remember not to beat myself up
And if I question God and I demand some proof or if I'm asked my age and I don't tell the truth
I must remember not to beat myself up

Cos there's plenty of other people out there who are gonna want to do it for me
And there's plenty of other people out there I know I just shouldn't trust

credits

from Solomon's Tump, released September 8, 2006
Blake: vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion.
Produced by Blake.

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Blake image

Blake England, UK

UK 60s-tinged/ lo-fi /indie pop
/psychedelic rock /jangle /power pop /singer-songwriter and DIY musician. Proudly signed to the Subjangle record label. Mailing list sign up (receive a free download of my song 'Vinyl Junkie'): eepurl.com/dV04f ... more

shows

contact / help

Contact Blake

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this track or account

Blake recommends:

If you like Blake, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier chats about his new LP and the influence of Pharoah Sanders.
listen now