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Stop Bringing Me Down

from The Lost Album by The Smithereens

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    Previously Unreleased Album. In the Fall of 1993, between contracts with Capitol and RCA, The Smithereens ventured into Crystal Sound Studios NYC to write and record a new album for their own label. The results of those one month marathon recording sessions is this album, unheard by the outside world until now, and appropriately titled “Lost Album”. The Smithereens’ take no prisoners sound, reflecting their Garden State roots, has resonated with fans worldwide over the course of 17 albums and 2500+ live shows. They've also inspired generations of musicians, including Kurt Cobain, who counted The Smithereens as a major influence. Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock’n’roll for 41 years. Jim Babjak (guitar) Dennis Diken (drums) and Mike Mesaros (bass) grew up together in Carteret and lead singer, the late Pat DiNizio, hailed from Scotch Plains. The Smithereens’ fame escalated, they were in heavy rotation on MTV and appeared on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, and Saturday Night Live.

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lyrics

Hey girl, what’s your name?
My name’s Jimmy it’s all the same anyway
Let’s live for today
Say, by the way, do you mind if I stay for a while?

See the guy at the bar
Moved to LA and learned how to play guitar
He’s a big rock star

Hey man, what’s your name?
It seems like I’ve seen you now but what is your claim anyway?
Just go away

Stop bringing me down

Had a band, had management
Had a record deal but it came and went
It’s too late

Met a girl from Beverly Hills
I did all her drugs
And she paid all my bills
It was great

Hey kid, stop the rack
Stop fuckin’ off soon as I turn my back
What a jerk, he wants me to work
Alright

Stop bringing me down

Hey kid, don’t think for yourself
Just put those boxes up on the shelf right away
Someday I’ll be on top, I’ll keep on goin’ man I’ll never stop
Fuckin’ A
Right away sir

Stop bringing me down

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from The Lost Album, released September 23, 2022

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