The Telltales
 

Domestic Fires

We all pretend there’s nothing wrong and go on
Much as we always have at parties like this one
But everyone knows

This time of year is when the fires always come
This time of year is when the fires always come

Embers have smoldered here long out of sight
All it takes is carelessness to set this place alight
We promise not to fight but

This time of year is when the fires always come
This time of year is when the fires always come

Old habits formed, parts we play
We’re all grown now
But the roles have stayed

Old scores recalled Dad v son
Well don’t bite now
Just hold your tongue
Just hold your tongue

Smoke on the hill grows to choke out the sun
And for the sake of harmony we act like this is fun
But everyone knows

This time of year is when the fires always come
This time of year is when the fires always come


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Recording and Mixing: Steve Shipley, Lemon Studios, 2007. Produced by The Telltales and Steve Shipley. Mastering: William Bowden, King Willy Sound. All recordings ©2007 Toby Roberts, Will Belford, Steve Shipley, Neil Rankin. Written works (lyrics and music) tracks 1 and 2 ©2006 Roxie Music. Written works (lyrics and music) all other tracks ©2004-2007 Toby Roberts.