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There They Go

by The Foreign Characters

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oh no, there they go again, there they go again, it's a crying shame oh no, walking down the street, looking like some freaks, so out of place oh no, what are they doing now, they're not from around, wish they'd go away oh no, just look at them, point at them and laugh at them So what makes you think you're so special? What makes you think you're different? I don't understand what's your intention I don't understand you at all oh yeah, there's the hate again, of what they don't know, just leave me alone oh yeah, listen to them talk, I can hear them speak like I wasn't there Oh yeah, but I just don't care, I'll ignore them while they laugh away oh yeah, I'm just not like them, never was and never will understand So what makes you think you're so special? Just because everyone's like you I'm not asking you to be like me, oh no So don't expect me to be like you
2.
I look around and what do I see I see my friends who've been with me since I was so small I could barely walk and still mean oh so much to me I never listened, when someone said friendship never lasts Some people think that friendship is only about taking or giving but let me tell you there's something that runs deeper it's the love that makes us feel like we are one I know I can count on you you know you can count on me all you've got to do is ask 'Cause we're here together for a reason and I'm sure that we were meant to find and help each other learn the lessons from life I'm very happy, that I can say you're my friend
3.
Gone 02:11
You just keep shouting on and on and I just can't see what's the point I don't know why I'm still around or maybe I'm already gone or maybe I'm already gone somewhere in my head or somewhere else I just don't know You tell me you're always right and keep on with no end in sight My head shuts everybody off I just don't care about who's wrong I just don't care about who's wrong I don't care if you're right I don't care if you're wrong And now I'm gone and on my own I just can't hear you anymore but even after all the hate I can still see the love we shared I can still see the love we shared
4.
Once you lift the veil you're under Once you know what's real and unreal Once you see without your eyes Once you open up your mind The spell is broken The doors are open let yourself go into the unknown
5.
your days are lonely days just wherever you are your nights are lonely nights just wherever you are you think there's people in your life 'cause there's always someone around but they're not really there at least not when you need them you've always known it would be like this, from the start but it doesn't make it any less hard and you know it friends only last just as long as the favors they need from you and then they vanish in the darkness of your life so look at me while I ask you the one question was it worth your while to embark on the path of deception were the gainings so big that the price to pay seemed small next to them but it wasn't so small as the price in the end is your life
6.
Not Real 02:49
I don't know what's going through your head your eyes won't give away a thing you look at me and smile then talk a while and I just stand there mute and deaf your voice is such a sweet drug to me I should leave and walk away but your gaze is hypnotizing I just can't move in any way I don't know what's the game you're playing And I'm sure a game it is Why you use your charms against me What is it that you want from me Is it just the satisfaction? Is there really no one else? Is it just my fascination? that's just really for a dream, a dream that is not real
7.
A happy smile, a friendly way singing a song about loneliness a bottle in your hand, but no cloud in your face a lively dance across the stage sending us waves of happiness your tambourine just touched my head and I'm happy, yes I'm happy Keep playing those harps keep speaking your mind keep singing for us keep your smile in place and next time you come back i'll be happy to see you play again
8.
Sometimes life gives me a slap in the face and it feels so bad, so I question my choices 'cause I took a chance and I started to run and then I went so fast I tripped over And I fall, And it hurts And I sing about those that have left x2 So which way I go now? I'm not really sure Sometimes the path is not clear Running against a wall every time I go on And it seems that I've got to embrace change And I stop, and i look around. And I sing about my life I feel better now...
9.
You can't run away! You can't run away! from your self x2 You're free to try just for a while but it won't make any difference, at all Just be sure you know when to stop You can't hide away You can't hide away from your own gaze x2 You can close your eyes for as long as you want but it'll do you no good, you'll just trip and fall you will keep on seeing that something's wrong So just go ahead, So just go ahead and accept it x2 Don't be afraid and look inside You'll be surprised at what you find Then start doing what you really want
10.
Not You 02:19
who should I be answering to I don't think it is you I don't think it is you, at all who should I be trying to please I don't think it is you I dont' think it is you at all 'cause whatever I do, I won't please all of you so I'd rather be the one, even if the only one you made up your mind about me and who am I to say who am I to say if you're wrong you're free to decide what you think but I won't play the game I won't try to see inside your head 'cause whatever is in there... is not really my business so I'd rather look inside, my very own mind and whatever I find will be of my own whether you like, or not and even if you don't I just don't care 'cause it's the truth from deep inside my head x2
11.
Aliens 02:28
when i was a kid i was so confused about the way the adults would behave worried all the time with no fun to be had responsibilities taking up their whole days i didnt understand how could you change a chid into these creatures i so i made a story up aliens would come down and steal your body when you grew up put themselves in your place instead that would explain why adults were so different to my young and impressionable brain then i grew up and no such thing happened, to me i am still here as far as i can tell so i realized, the changes were all done by choice it's each of us that decides how to live and I chose my path, I made up my mind you're free to make yours, i wont get in your way I choose to have fun and enjoy my life I choose to do the things I love Responsibilities are fine, but i'll keep them in place i'll remember what being a child meant
12.
Weird One 02:35
You might think that I am so strange the way that I look The way I dress or the way I cut my hair the way tie my shoes The way I walk and the way that I talk the way I smile or frown The way I think or the way I eat the way that I live But do remember What I'm gonna say to you In my world you are the weird one (weird one!) X4 What comes through my mouth may seem crazy at times You might not understand But so may I when it's you the one who talks it doesn't mean you're mad I won't judge you for what you are, so please do the same but if you're curious and wanna get close then come on right in And please remember These words I say to you In my world you are the weird one (weird one!) X4
13.
How I Longed 02:57
Once you went home, away from me I couldn't think that it was true But days went on, and where were you? Crying was all that I could do Oh, How I longed for you my love From the moment you were gone How I longed for you my love right until you came finally home First it was hard, to be alone Our house felt empty without you Most of my time, spent outside so life went on and I got through Oh, How I longed for you my love From the moment you were gone How I longed for you my love right until you came finally home After a while, I realized we both were needing this time alone With you I learned,to love and care without you not to lose myself Oh, How I longed for you my love From the moment you were gone How I longed for you my love right until you came finally home
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Farewell 03:23
Watch me dance, my own way the road I follow through this world of trails we shared the song, we shared the pain we sang together 'till the break of day There's something that I've got to say but words don't come out the right way I guess it's time for me to say: Farewell We might cross paths, every now and then I'm glad we met and I do wish you well Just keep on going, through your own song I'll keep on with mine and see, where I'm bound 'Cause I don't know where this road leads and who knows we might meet again and sing together one more time And I'll be glad
15.
All the Time 02:27
you came along, you came along we were not ready but you came along and then we had to learn how to trust and then we had to learn to care We love you so, we love you so some times you're so loud but we love you so no matter what you do or say no matter who you become You say goodbye, You say goodbye your life is out there we can't hold you back and now we are oh so alone, now we are so alone But oh don't you cry, oh don't you cry we will be there anytime that you ask cause no matter how far away we are we're with you all the time

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There They Go is the result of two years of work. It all started with an acoustic guitar, an harmonica and the help of a friend on the bass. Some of the songs started out as simple acoustic pieces which later evolved into full electric form. The folk influences are still noticeable but the music grew into other genres, mostly garage, rock, punk and psychedelic.

This album was recorded at the beginning of 2011, with the band's second line up: Iván (Güevo) on the drums, Tomi on the bass and George singing and playing guitar and harmonica. It shows the state of the band at the time with some quite energetic songs and some darker/mellower ones. We've also included one song in its original acoustic song, All the Time. A beautiful piece about the relationship between parents and children. George still plays this one live in his own shows as "George Foreign" together with other songs from this record and his own, more folkish numbers.

Since this album was recorded George has written quite a few new songs, keeping with the style of the band: a variety of garage, psychedelic and folk numbers which the band has played live in numerous venues, opening for amazing people like The Ugly Beats, Baby Woodrose, Eddie & the Hot Rods or The Autoramas.

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released February 24, 2012

All tracks written by Jorge Arroyo
All tracks arranged by The Foreign Characters

Voice, Guitar and Harmonica: Jorge "George Foreign"
Bass, Omnichord (in All the Time): Tomi
Drums: Ivan "Güevo"

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The Foreign Characters Madrid, Spain

The Foreign Characters is a garage/folk/psychedelic band which was born from an acoustic project started by George Foreign. Back in 2008, he started composing songs with a base of guitar and harmonica.

The project evolved and the music moved towards more upbeat rhythms while the Rock, Garage Punk and Surf influences started to show. At that point it was clear a drummer was needed
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