lake j - My Own Mess

“My Own Mess“ by lake j, out now. Preorder “Dizzy“ on vinyl and digital at Video by Tim Nagle, with the assistance of R. Andrew Humphrey. My Own Mess was recorded at home and at Palisades Studios in Chicago. Produced by Cadien Lake James Co-produced by R. Andrew Humphrey Mixed by Cadien Lake James & R. Andrew Humphrey Mastered by Dave Vettraino Additional production by Colin Croom Cadien Lake James: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Wurlitzer, Mellotrons, Vibraphone Colin Croom: Korg Lambda, Percussion Lyrics: I take my time Guess I have it, why not cash in My own designs All the indecision’s maddening Right here in the middle of my own mess I’m gathering everything I have left I’m here in the middle of my own mess I’m happy to live with my own regret Step out of line Privy to the path I’m paving But plans unwind Yeah I have ’em, just can’t stand ’em I’m here in the middle of my own mess I’m piling up trash just like all the rest Right here in the middle of my own mess I’m happy to lose placing my own bets I spent my dime Now I have none, guess I had fun On borrowed time Least there’s a decision happening Right here in the middle of my own mess I’m gathering everything I have left Stuck here in the middle of my own mess I’m giving my worst just to take what’s best