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Poison Summer

by Cameron Smith

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Cameron Smith's Poison Summer showcases a more aggressive side of his songwriting, echoing the timeless Americana of Tom Petty & Neil Young, and the powerful, dynamic rock of the Pixies.

Produced by John Pedigo at Modern Electric Sound Recorders, the driving folk rock, dystopian anthem delves into existential exhaustion and the challenges of contemporary life, touching on themes of inequality and disillusionment.

With haunting melodies and evocative storytelling, Smith's emotive delivery makes "Poison Summer" an unforgettable piece that calls for change in a world burdened by violence, greed, and indifference.

lyrics

He’s going back to California
With a life in his hands
He’s got a cold case of feet
He’s got some government stamps

To take the time and give it back
Til we don’t know where we are
We’re used to call ins
From the dead end of a company car

Now I’m not sure what this is
And there ain’t much left to do
But I get a thrill from being through
So let me go

“I’m going out for cigarettes
Be back in 24 years
And when the Angels win the pennant
We’ll share a cold case of beer”

It was a nonlethal arrest
A loaded gun in his hands
And that’s a break he’d never catch
If he was a darker skinned man

Some say “It is what it is
Not much to do about it”
I guess they don’t give a shit
This poison summer has to end

So saddle up, Billy the Kid
Poison summer’s got to end
You got a problem with the problem again
Poison summer under your skin
Are you feeling sick from the radiation?
Poison summer strikes again
Aren’t you sick and tired of burying friends?
Poison summer wearing us thin

Why
I’m lost in time
Why?
I’m lost in time

You got a problem with the problem again
Poison summer under your skin
I am sick and tired of burying friends
Poison summer strikes again

I
I’m lost in time
I
I am lost in time

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released August 18, 2023
Recorded at Modern Electric Sound Recorders studios in Dallas, TX in January 2023

Produced by John Pedigo

Mastered by Jordan Richardson

Cover photo by Jessica Waffles

Vocals, guitars, harmonica - Cameron Smith
Drums: Nate Wedan
Keys & harmonies: Katie Grace Robertson
Bass: Patrick Higgins

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