Alright, I know Matt is probably going to kill me for posting this, but I just had to let everyone know about one of the new demos he recorded last night. I think it’s definitely one of his best yet, mainly because it’s about me… That’s right, I’ve got a song about part of my life. Beat that, punk!

Like I said, he’s probably going to kill me for this. I know he thinks it sucks because he was sick last night when he recorded it, but personally I think it sounds just fine. The lyrics are included at the end of this post, but go ahead and download the track and Matt’s websites while you listen to it!

UPDATE: If you don’t know what this song is referring to, you obviously haven’t read my archives. I would suggest taking a look at: Coffee + Love != Win, which is required reading for anyone to maintain a friendship with me.

Download: 02 Shot.mp3
Matt’s Site: Matt Gawlik
Matt’s Band: The Front Porch Kings

Lyrics – Take Your Shot

she said hi every mornin
when I came through the door
poured me a little coffee
but I always wanted a little more

it took 3 months to get the courage
to finally ask her name
I wanted to make my move
but I played the waiting game

[turnaround]

one day her smile was brighter
than I had ever seen
I was all geared up to do it
I could taste the victory

but as she poured my coffee
my heart just hit the floor
I saw the glitter of a diamond ring
that wasn’t there before

[chorus 1]
i missed my shot
she never knew

i carry the weight
of all dreams
that never will come true

i had my chance
in every glance

now I’m a self inflicted victim of
fear and circumstance

[break]

well a couple of years went by
she still said hi every day
though I couldn’t help but notice
that her smile began to fade away

today when she poured my coffee
it was more than I could stand
at last that shiny diamomnd
found it’s way off of her hand

[bridge]
shoulda and woulda won’t
help me find somebody to share the blame

mighta coulda’s are all I’m gonna have
if I still play the waiting game

[chorus]
so i took my shot
no waitin this time

and I’ll take my heart
and all those dreams
and lay them on the line

and take my chance
make no mistake

we risk and lose so much more
on the chances we don’t take

[tag chorus]
yah i took my shot
at something more

she smiled real big and said “now boy”
what the hell were you waiting for

so take that chance
make no mistake

we risk and lose so much more
on the chances we don’t take

[tag]
we risk and lose so much more
on the chances we don’t take

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