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Ketchup Packet

by These Stains Are Who I Am

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The story of a boy and his condiments.

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You didn’t ask for me
And I didn’t ask for you
But when you met me
I was blushing red, but you were feeling blue
Why don’t you want me?
It’s making me so sad
Why won’t you squeeze me?
I want you to use me up so bad

‘Cause I'm just a ketchup packet
That you stashed inside your drawer
Well I used to be so fresh and sweet
But now I'm old and sore
I didn’t know I'd be forgotten
Until nothing else remained
I’ll find a way to make you love me
Upon your heart I’ll leave my stain

I’m in the darkness
But I long to see the light
It makes me happy
Whenever you’re in sight
But there’s another
I can’t take it anymore
It tears me open
Spilling out across the floor

‘Cause I’m just a ketchup packet
That you stashed inside your drawer
But you always choose the bottle
That you bought fresh from the store
I didn’t know you’d overlook me
For some new attractive thing
I’ll find a way to make you love me
Spice it up and add some zing

I’m getting flustered
By the jars that catch your gaze
You choose the mustard
Or a spicy mayonnaise
Drop the relish and the ranch
The BBQ is all used up
I am tired of this dance
It’s time for good old ketchup

I’m still here waiting
With the soy sauce, plastic spoons
And takeout menus
That you never seem to use
But I’ll keep waiting
Until my “best by” date has passed
For the moment
When you’ll reach for me at last

‘Cause I'm just a ketchup packet
That you stashed inside your drawer
Well I used to be so fresh and sweet
But now I'm old and sore
I didn’t know I'd be forgotten
Until nothing else remained
I’ll find a way to make you love me
Upon your heart I’ll leave my stain

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released November 6, 2020
Andrew Glaude - Subharmonicon
Ben Centra - Guitars, Vocals

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These Stains Are Who I Am Somerville, Massachusetts

Two friends writing good songs with dumb lyrics. Our new album/game, "The Concert," is out now! Listen/play at thesestains.com/theconcert

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