Saint Vrain — Natural Born Killer
Released June 11, 2021. Extended play, 4 tracks, 23 minutes.
Track Listing:
1. “Natural Born Killer” (5:40)
2. “Take Me Back” (4:16)
3. “Daydream” (4:59)
4. “Paradise” (8:00)
Musicians:
Saint Vrain:
Jonny Ernster — Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Chris Pearson — Lead guitar, backing vocals
August George — Bass
Benjamin Waterson — Drums/percussion, keyboards
Additional Musicians:
Eric Levine — Trumpet on “Take Me Back”
Jeremy Saldago — Tenor Saxophone on “Take Me Back”
Nathan Park — Bass Trombone on “Take Me Back”
Production:
Chase Church — Horn arrangement on “Take Me Back”
August George, Benjamin Waterson — Engineering and recording
Saint Vrain — Editing
Kevin Harbison — Mixing engineer
Benjamin Waterson — Additional drum mixing
David Glasser, Airsound Studios — Mastering engineer
Benjamin Waterson, Ginger Kern — Artwork
Lyrics:
1. “Natural Born Killer” (5:40)
Natural born killer
Never doing what you’re told
Natural born killer
Leaving me out in the cold
I gotta ask why
Why oh why oh why…
Natural born killer
She’s never satisfied
Natural born killer
I’ve seen this a million times
I gotta ask why
Why oh why…
Oh, baby, doing that thing you do
that thing you do
Oh, baby, doing that thing you do
that thing you do
Natural born killer,
Natural born killer
I can see it in your eyes
I’m in for a suprise
Natural born killer,
Natural born killer
I see your face all over town
Makes me so angry!
Makes me so sad!
Natural born killer
Always looking for that thrill
Natural born killer
No she just can’t stand still
I gotta ask why
Why oh why oh why…
Natural born killer
She’s walking out that door
Natural born killer
Always asking for more
I gotta ask why
Why oh why oh why…
Oh, doing that thing you do
Oh, doing that thing you do
Natural born killer,
Natural born killer
I can see it in your eyes
I’m in for a suprise
Natural born killer,
Natural born killer
I look into your eyes
Makes me so angry!
Makes me so sad!
2. “Take Me Back” (4:16)
Take me back! To the Fatherland.
Take me back! To the Mothership.
Take me back to the one that I feel
Is this fake or is this real?
Got to want to hear the warning call
All for one and one for all!
Give her the moment of the rolling stone
Kiss me so sweet I’m going to take you home.
We can go far, far from being alone
Up in the stars it gets cold to the bone
Running . . . yes I’m
Running . . . yes I’m
Running . . . yes I’m
Running, running, running . . .
Running, running, running . . .
Oh yeah
Take me back! To the Fatherland.
Take me back! To the Mothership.
Take me back to where I once called home
Let me loose and let me roam
Lord knows it ain’t perfect here
Do you choose love or do you choose fear?
So much growth, but at what cost?
Do you feel found or do you feel lost?
Chase your tail to be gratified
Look long term to be satisfied,
Yes why I'm running
Running . . . yes I’m
Running . . . yes I’m
Running . . . yes I’m
Running, running, running . . .
Running, running, running . . .
Oh yeah
Running . . .
Running . . .
Running . . .
Running, running, running . . .
Running, running, running . . .
Oh yeah
3. “Daydream” (4:59)
Can’t you feel your persuasion?
Day by day
Life is worth the pursuit
Don’t you let it slip away
Whatever you’ve given a try never deserves regret
There’s magic in desire
That is why I let, myself...
Daydream, I like what I see
If my time don’t come today
then my work will pave the way
Daydream, I like what I see
When I overcome my past then I build my base to last
Soar over the forest
high above the trees
There’s safety in the fortress
open up and feel the breeze
Throw caution to the wind
to grow scatter the seeds
The fruit is on the limb
The juice is worth the squeeze, so I...
Daydream, I like what I see
If my time don’t come today
then my work will pave the way
Daydream, I like what I see
When I overcome my past then I build my base to last
Daydream, I like what I see
If my time don’t come today
then my work will pave the way
Daydream, I like what I see
When I overcome my past then I build my base to last
3. “Paradise” (8:00)
Paradise! Come on!
Yeah it’s gonna feel nice
We’re living in a Paradise! Come on!
No need to think twice
Welcome to the Paradise! Come on!
Oh yeah, I’m gonna feel so nice... you can too
We’re living in a Paradise! Come On!
No need to think twice
You’ve got to move up on the ladder
Even if you feel like it doesn’t matter
I’ve scraped on by for a long long time
Top looking down it was all worth the climb
Seeking and searching long long and hard
You’re gonna be beat down if you don’t follow your heart
Living ain’t easy when you can’t get enough
And it feels so rough
Paradise! Come on!
Yeah it’s gonna feel nice
We’re living in a Paradise! Come on!
No need to think twice
Listen to that part of yourself
Feel good, focus on your health
your wealth, your breath, your well–being
You start to be it when you see it clearly!
I give it to you, you give it to me
That’s a little part of charity
Instead of one on one,
we go hand-in-hand
You gotta understand
Every woman and man
We get down!
You got what you need...
Yes you got what you need...
Yes you got what you need...
Paradise...
I was looking for you
Paradise...
At last it comes true!
In paradise...
At last it comes true...
Paradise! Come on!
Oh yeah it’s going to feel nice... you can too
We’re living in a Paradise! Come on!
No need to think twice
Don’t build up a hurry
Be content on your own
We can go on a journey
if you’re coming along
We’re lost in the desert
for millions of miles.
To grow with every effort
makes you smile for a while
Live and never dilly dally
Climb through all the peaks and the valleys
We live our best life at large
Create the plan, baby make the charge
Welcome to the Paradise! Come on!
Yeah I’m gonna feel nice
We’re living in a Paradise! Come on!
Oh Yeah, I’m gonna feel nice
Welcome to the Paradise! Come on!
Oh Yeah, I’m gonna feel nice
We’re living in a Paradise! Come on!
Oh Yeah, I’m gonna feel nice... you can too