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Long Story Short

by Divide & Conquer

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1.
B.C.S. 03:13
"Best Case Scenario (B.C.S)" Starting slow now. Acceleration kicks in We've changed our ways. For what it's worth. It's worth it all Staring like a peeping tom Watching people who inspire my path Look up at the stars and peer right through You'll find they're just like you and me Look up at the stars and peer right through You'll find they're just like you and me We live our lives the way that we see fit too We don't give a fuck what you think of us, or how we do (We've changed our ways) Second gear now. (POP CLUTCH!) Snap third, lets go, Off to the sunset with my favourite girl (Look up at the stars) and peer right through You'll find they're just like you and me We live our lives the way that we see fit too We couldn't care less, if we're not the best. It's how we do... Say what you wanna say We don't hold back just so you know (Oh oh, whoa) We stare at the path that made our lives There once were four tracks, now there's five. We look at the stars we peer right through I think you'll find they're just like you and me. We're not coming back, yeah! Just like you and me. (We've changed our ways, this is who we are)
2.
Carnival 02:48
Carnival I wanna take you away from here I wanna keep you all to myself No need to look back now or think about the consequences. Bright lights in a frame of black and grey Lighting up our faces as bright as day  Showing off, the bright lights are Drawing people from near and far  Running through the crowd with my hand in yours Don't get lost now theres so much to see Nothing is too small to ignore Nothing exists outside of what we see Come with me while the carnival's still in town  We can ride around on the merry go round I will win you the biggest prize that your heart desires (Your heart desires)  Now here's an idea, lets ride the ghost train I promise to keep you warm and safe There's no need to fear whats out there No Dracula won't inspire fear (My hand in yours, don't get lost. There's so much to see!) Running through the crowd with my hand in yours Don't get lost now theres so much to see Nothing is too small to ignore Nothing exists outside of what we see Come with me while the carnival's still in town  We can ride around on the merry go round I will win you the biggest prize that your heart desires  (Your heart desires) Come with me while the carnival's still in town Let yourself be entranced by the lights and sounds Of a town with nothing to lose, we've got nothing to prove Come with me, won't you? Lions & tigers & bears oh my! Can you see the ringmaster has got a surprise. Can you see behind the gleam of hope in his eyes He wants to show us the time of our lives Come with me while the carnival's still in town  We can ride around on the merry go round I will win you the biggest prize that your heart desires  (Your heart desires) Come with me while the carnival's still in town Let yourself be entranced by the lights and sounds Of a town with nothing to lose, we've got nothing to prove Come with me, won't you?
3.
"I Before E Except In Budweiser" Living in a world as second class citizens Looking up to them wishing we weren't so hideous Yeah, we drink and sink all of our sorrows in a bottle, lost at sea With all our hopes and dreams (So tell me, what it takes to be a man) We are the kids in a world that is broken We've got to change what we have that's ourselves Gathering of bro's with a 9 drink minimum Happiness flows now we all try and hit it up Loss of conformity, intelligence and family Drink it all down with a cheer (hip hooray) Beers falling, peers falling, we all fall down And I've seen this all before and I know what it feels like So do you (so do you), now we do it all again We are the kids in a world that is broken We've got to change what we have that's ourselves There's money in our pockets, but it won't last long Cause you know we're gonna drink to the break of dawn There's money in our pockets, but it won't last long Cause you know we're getting fucked up Fucked up? (Fucked up!) 1, 2, 3, 4 pick up your best friend off the floor 5, 6, 7, 8 tell your girl she'll have to wait 1, 2, 3, 4 tonight's more than you bargained for 5, 6, 7, 8 tell Mum we'll be home late We are the kids in a world that is broken We've got to change what we have that's ourselves Last call, but if I'm being honest Rather not have an end till the days upon us. Forget the next morning, we give cheers to the sun. I left a note that said, "Tell Mum will be home late…"
4.
Superheroboy 03:35
"SUPERHEROBOY" Ignite the town The villains have us beat Snatched bags & murderous creeps Blending in with anonymous freaks Eradicate them now They have burned this city down Force society to the ground Don't drop your guard It's time we fight back hard Strap your mask on, get ready for action (Ignite the town) Don't give up now, cause we need you more than ever Prowling the city in disguise Careful now, don't shut those eyes Cause the troubles here, there's a superhero near Prowling the city in disguise You can do it Superheroboy! With X ray vision, Angerman takes his aim Causing havoc everywhere Woman crying, babies screaming! Where are you, Superheroboy? Don't drop your guard It's time we fight back hard Strap your mask on, get ready for action Ignite the town! Don't give up now, cause we need you more than ever Prowling the city in disguise Careful now, don't shut those eyes Cause the troubles here, there's a superhero near Prowling in the city, so that we can call it home You can do it Superheroboy! DROP THAT SAFE! And come and get me You won't get away with this! So why don't you come back and get me? I'd like to see you try! I am Superheroboy, you will not bring me down Don't give up now, cause we need you more than ever Prowling the city in disguise Careful now, don't shut those eyes Cause the troubles here, there's a superhero near Prowling the city in disguise You can do it. You can do it! I can see you crawling on your knees But your screams don't even bother (me) I'll survive...
5.
"Best Friend's For(n)ever" Like a snake you offered me the fruit I had a taste and it tasted so good But apparently I was a threat to you  So what did you do to cut me loose?  You stabbed me in the back, you stepped on my throat For all the things you've done I really hope you choke You're insecurities are near impossible to believe  (Impossible to believe) My friends have got my back And thanks to them I know I'll always get up when I fall down This is the worst part, the worst part of knowing you is all the bullshit the bullshit you put me through You wasted my time, you fed me your lies And now I'm stronger, I'm stronger, I'm stronger  There's been a blackout. Lets hit the lights now And show you who you really are This is the worst part of knowing you I've seen through your lies and surprise. I realise you're barely alive I'm a bigger person than you I am stronger than you too I'm invincible, you are nothing at all Practice what you preach (motherfucker) This is the worst part, the worst part of knowing you is all the bullshit the bullshit you put me through You wasted my time, you fed me your lies And now I'm stronger, I'm stronger, I'm stronger  There's been a blackout. Lets hit the lights now And show you who you really are This is the worst part of knowing you You're fucking gutless You're fucking spineless  How do you sleep at night or live with yourself? And when your yes men turn on you What then will you do? Your days are numbered son. Let's count down from 5 4 3 2 1!!! This is the worst part, the worst part of knowing you is all the bullshit the bullshit you put me through You wasted my time, you fed me your lies And now I'm stronger, I'm stronger, I'm stronger  There's been a blackout. Lets hit the lights now And show you who you really are This is the worst part of knowing you I stand alone. I, but my friends they surround me. I'm stronger from knowing you
6.
"BONNIE & CLYDE" You're gorgeous your flawless you're all round perfect So beautiful to be honest at first, it was a little intimidating Your eyes are so captivating You're everything I've ever wanted and more And to be honest I never thought I'd find it here on the dance floor Baby, I'm melting for you Baby, won't you say you'll melt for me too. Whoa, whoa Tonight let's be like Bonnie & Clyde I'll rob the bank and you can steal the car that's parked outside We'll steal away into the night. Hand in hand and side by side. We'll leave this awful town behind Tonight let's be like Bonnie & Clyde We'll leave this awful town behind Nothing is charming is without it's risk and I can't promise to always be perfect But baby, I promise I'll try my hardest. Whoa, whoa Tonight let's be like Bonnie & Clyde I'll rob the bank and you can steal the car that's parked outside We'll steal away into the night. Hand in hand and side by side. We'll leave this awful town behind Tonight let's be like Bonnie & Clyde We'll leave this awful town behind Introduce yourself to the floor and kiss it hello Come out with your hands up We know you're in there Drop your guns and hands up in the air Tonight let's be like Bonnie & Clyde I'll rob the bank and you can steal the car that's parked outside We'll steal away into the night. Hand in hand and side by side. We'll leave this awful town behind Tonight let's be like Bonnie & Clyde We'll leave this awful town behind
7.
"Dave Harkin Ain't The Boss Of Me" Pins and needles. Like throwing rocks at my shins But no matter what the highs. Keeps me coming back But no matter what the highs... There's nothing here for you today Today's the first day of the rest of your life (You were right the first time) Old ways don't cut it anymore No, its not worth it You irritate me. Drive me crazy Pushing my buttons in every way Just keep on pushing cause I keep on shooshing The voice in the back of my head (Pull it, pull it) (Say it, say it) won't you, (Spit it out, spit out) Good God! Spit it out! Whoa oh Irritate me. Drive me crazy Push my buttons in every way You irritate me. Drive me crazy Pushing my buttons in every way Just keep on pushing cause I keep on shushing The voice in the back of my head Oh so difficult not answering my questions Don't listen at all. I just want an answer The answer I've been waiting for You were right the first time. No it's not worth it... Don't you pretend, you don't know how this ends We live and we fuck, and then we make amends. Irritate me. You drive me crazy! Pushing my buttons in every way Just keep on pushing cause I keep on shushing The voice in the back of my head You drive me crazy...

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Blood, sweat & tears from the past 5 years into 7 beatdown tracks.

Songs about our evolution, going to the fare with a lady friend, drinking (responsibly), being a superhero, old friends & new, robbing banks and relationships...

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released April 1, 2014

DIVIDE & CONQUER :

Pat Thatcher - vocals
Lorenzo La Cava - guitar, vocals
Gavin Pryor - bass, vocals
Kristian Pryor - guitar, vocals

Recorded by Rohan Kumar @ Broken Sound Studios.

Tracks 1-5 mixed by Rohan Kumar.
Tracks 6-7 mixed by Lorenzo La Cava.
Mastered by Steve Nagasaki @ Nagasaki Sound.

All songs written and performed by:
Pat Thatcher (Vocals)
Lorenzo La Cava ( Vocals/Guitar)
Rob Johnston (Vocals/Drums)
Daniel Polito (Vocals/Bass)
Rohan Kumar (Vocals/Guitar)

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Divide & Conquer Sydney, Australia

Sydney outfit Divide & Conquer have announced they will release their long awaited debut EP, “Long Story Short”, on April 1st to iTunes & embark on “The Long Story Short Tour” in a run of dates during April. A true definition of the “PopCore” genre at its best, banding together in June 2011. 5 strapping young lads came together through a love of melodic drenched pop-punk to form Divide & Conquer. ... more

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