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Reflections of Ghosts

by Cut Your Losses

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1.
Choke, Pt.1 01:18
I’m waiting for you to come on over and fix what you broke. And my heart’s painted blue. I’m just the punchline to your twisted joke. Somehow I’m the one atoning for the things that you’ve done. You always said that I was too soft on you. So I’m waiting for you to either swallow your pride or just choke.
2.
Trigger 03:51
What did you want me to say? Everything is okay? I’m not running away, But I won’t last another day. Maybe I can’t stand you cause you remind me of myself. And I’ve been trying to keep my distance, cause you’re not good for my health. And you won’t get very far if you don’t know you are. But I hope someday you’ll find your way, and we can clean the slate. But it was my mistake to put my trust in you in the first place. What did you want me to say? Everything is okay? I’m not running away, but I won’t last another day. It’s over, I’m done. Hope that you’re having fun. I know that I held the gun. But you forced me to pull the trigger. Cry me an ocean. And drown in false devotion and loyalty. And swallow up your pride before you sink. Cause you won’t get by for long. If you never right your wrongs. And before you point your finger, there’s some things you need to work on. Now you’re the reason I never wanna get too close to anyone. Did you want me to say Everything is okay? I’m not running away, but I won’t last another day. It’s over, I’m done. Hope that you’re having fun. I know that I held the gun. But you forced me to pull the trigger. And now it kills me to think, That you could have been here, Standing right next to me. I had to give up all of the dreams that we thought we could reach, Cause we were so naive. “Yo what’s up Josh, It’s me and Cat. What’s up, bitch? Your phone’s dead but we don't care. Fuck Cut Your Losses, they aint shit” “I love you! Um, either way, uh, bye.” What did you want me to say? Everything is okay? I’m not running away, but I won’t last another day. It’s over, I’m done. Hope that you’re having fun. I know that I held the gun. But you forced me to pull the trigger. To pull the trigger. Now it’s over, I’m done. Hope that you’re having fun. I know that I held the gun. But it’s your fault you lost everyone!
3.
I’ve had enough. I’m sick of grasping at straws. I’m not so tough. Why don’t we call it a draw? Am I missing out? On something that I’ve never had. When will I drown? From holding the weight of the world on my back. Is it alright? If I move on slower than most. Can we rewind? At this point anything goes. Is it too soon? Will my good intentions be enough? A flower blooms, On every surface that you touch. I need to know Where the bottom of this bottle will lead me. And even though I don’t know if I can go on believing. I’m not in control, I can’t do this on my own. I keep picking up the phone, Hoping it’s your name that I’ll see. Colors fading to black, I know that I can’t get you back. But I keep picking up the phone Hoping it’s you that’s calling. I need to know Where the bottom of this bottle will lead me. (Is it too soon? A flower blooms) And even though I don’t know if I can go on believing. I’m not in control, I can’t do this on my own. I keep picking up the phone, Hoping it’s your name that I’ll see. Colors fading to black, I know that I can’t get you back. But I keep picking up the phone Hoping it’s you that’s calling. Hoping it’s you that’s calling me. At the bottom of the bottle (I’ve had enough) I can see it now (I’m not so tough) Yeah the bottom of the bottle (Is it too soon?) Always lets me down (A flower blooms) At the bottom of the bottle (I’ve had enough) I can see it now (I’m not so tough) At the bottom of the bottle (A flower blooms) Won’t you let me drown?
4.
The sun can’t make up its mind. It’s shining in intervals in through my blinds. Just like I can’t seem to find a sense of consistency in my own life. So l’ll cover my eyes again, And wait for the sun to set. When I finally open them, I’m really hoping that I’ll forget. You can’t change the things that you lack, Another long winter that’s barren and black. You’re not sure if you can with withstand, Time slips through your fingers like crystals of sand. So you’ll cover your eyes again. Swear that you’ll never get out of bed. You’re supposed to feel better but when you wake up you feel worse instead. But everyone tells you it’s all in your head. As if you don’t already know that. If you manifest happiness, you can do whatever you set your mind to. But my mind’s too heavy with the emptiness of knowing I will never be enough. I’ve been feeling like my heart is on the floor. The way the world is walking all over it. And I scream but no one seems to hear me at all. So I crawl. Right out of my shell, I’m done with this hell I’ve been living in, I won’t let it get the best of me. And I’m a wreck but you can have whatever’s left of me and make it your own. I’ll be your home if you’re mine. And I know that sometimes you might feel like I don’t even try, but I swear I’m fine.
5.
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6.
Bury You 03:16
I didn’t want to call you out. I just wanted to save you from yourself. But how could I? When you failed to see that you’re stuck in self-destructive ways. I couldn’t let you fall apart I was there when you had no one else to call. But I’m slowly waking up now. You can’t help someone who’s determined to drown. Replaying all the lies you told in stereo. If the speakers blow, I’ll hear it all alone. I’ve got more dirt than I would need to bury you. But I won’t. You can do that on your own. Now it’s far too late. I didn’t think you’d turn into someone I could hate. You proved me wrong. And pulled the rug from under my feet. It knocked the wind out of me when I fell to the ground, then you wanted to kick me while I was down. And filled my wounds with salt, telling everybody else that it was really all my fault. Replaying all the lies you told in stereo. If the speakers blow, I’ll hear it all alone. I’ve got more dirt than I would need to bury you. But I won’t. You can do that on your own. But I hope you’ll be fine. You’ll grow out of your ways. And get better at fighting the demons you face. That’s what I had to do. By turning you loose. Cause you were dragging me down, making me more like you. And it got to a point where I knew what was wrong. I could see through it all, and I needed you gone. Cause you fucked it all up, and you couldn’t adapt. I cut you out with the knife that you left in my back. Replaying all the lies you told in stereo. If the speakers blow, I’ll hear it all alone. I’ve got more dirt than I would need to bury you. But I won’t. Cause you did that on your own.
7.
How It Ends 03:11
So let me get this straight, all the promises you made were nothing but a masquerade so you could always get your way. But maybe I should thank you for being fake since day one. Your betrayal is inspiration. I still feel hurt but I turned my anger into words. For all my songs. But I’m moving on. Tell me your demands Bury my head in the sand And I’ll cross my fingers That it won't happen again. Pathetic as it is I think I'm calling it quits If you know how it ends I don't want to hear it. I don't want to hear it. It’s the constant weight upon your chest, of never knowing what comes next. I won’t forgive but I will forget. Pathetic as it is I think I'm calling it quits If you know how it ends *one..two..three..four* Tell me your demands Bury my head in the sand And I’ll cross my fingers That it won't happen again. Pathetic as it is I think I'm calling it quits If you know how it ends I don't want to hear it. I don't want to hear it. It’s the constant weight upon your chest, of never knowing what comes next. I won’t forgive but I will forget. Forget. And I know that sometimes you feel like I don’t try. And I told you that I was fine. So that was a fucking lie.
8.
Pick up the pieces of the person that I used to be, Fragments of memories are slowly escaping me, Haunted by voices that ricochet in my head, Tortured by the silence that fills the space in my bed. You make wish I was dead, You make me wish I was. You make me wish I was dead, You make me wish I was. I think there’s something in the water. Each step I take I’m getting farther from the truth. I’m more than just somebody’s daughter. There must be something in the water. Ah oh It’s in the shadows and it’s always just a step behind, I can’t remember when you took away my peace of mind, Paranoia’s got me looking over my shoulder, Every time I think that I’m safe, you’re getting closer. You make wish I was dead, You make me wish I was Dead! You make me wish I was dead, You make me wish I was. I think there’s something in the water Each step I take I’m getting farther from the truth I’m more than just somebody’s daughter There must be something in the water Ah oh You are the voice in my head (You make me wish I was) You fill the space in my bed. (You make me wish I was dead) And all my words will bleed red. (You make me wish I was) You make me wish I was dead, you make me wish I was. I think there’s something in the water. Each step I take I’m getting farther from the truth. I’m more than just somebody’s daughter. There must be something in the water. Ah oh I'm more than just somebody’s daughter. There must be something in the water. Ah oh
9.
Choke, Pt. 2 02:21
I’ve got nothing left. Don’t have the luxury of falling apart. And I’m gasping for breath. I look at you and I don’t know who you are. And I know you wish you could have loved me better. But you look at me with eyes as cold as the weather outside now. I’ve been waiting for you. But I’m sick of dreaming with a broken heart. There’s so much I can’t take back I need you to know that you’re every bit a part of me as my own skin. Think I’ll always be grieving. Without you I’m reeling. I wish there was a version where we both win. Where we both win. I’m waiting for you Come on over and fix what you broke
10.
Tell it like it is, Before we call it quits. You’ll never be a friend to me, not after what you did. There’s so much left unsaid, To me you’re good as dead. To say you’re not perfect would scratch the surface but wouldn’t make a dent. Pretend the monsters underneath your bed won’t drag you down. And it’s getting worse, when your gift becomes a curse. You’ll never be satisfied Everything keeps you up at night From the moment that you turn off all the lights. Will it be fight or flight? If I just swallowed all my pride. Maybe I’ll find a way to make it out alive. You could hide it but you don’t. Cause everybody knows. And now it’s overtaking you, it’s wrapped around your throat. Sometimes you can relax. But it always comes right back. And the pressure in your chest, it feels just like a heart attack. But if it’s not too late, I guess I could always medicate. Can I refuse my fate, love myself or choose to hate? You’ll never be satisfied Everything keeps you up at night From the moment that you turn off all the lights. Will it be fight or flight? If I just swallowed all my pride. Maybe I’ll find a way to make it out alive. I feel it way too much Or I barely feel at all. So put me in the hospital I crashed into the wall. Cause nothing’s making sense. I can’t make it all align. Is my puzzle missing pieces, or did I just lose my mind? I feel it way too much Or I barely feel at all. So put me in the hospital I crashed into the wall. Cause nothing’s making sense. I’m a failure by design. Is my puzzle missing pieces, or did I just lose my mind? Did I just lose my mind? Did I just lose my mind? Did I just lose my mind? Did I just lose my mind? Did I just lose my mind? Did I just lose my mind

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released May 19, 2023

Cut Your Losses
Isabella Martinez - vocals, guitar, piano
Alexander Criminger - vocals, guitar, piano, percussion on track 3, acoustic guitar on track 4, synthesizer on track 5
Joseph Martinez - drums, vocals on track 7
Joshua Lines - bass, piano,vocals on track 2 and 7

Tommy Kessler - additional instrumentals on track 1, 9, and 10
Ray Ortiz - background vocal on track 7

Produced by Ray Ortiz and Cut Your Losses
Recorded and mixed by Ray Ortiz at Lubeck Studios
Assistant engineer and drum editing by Griffin Guge
Mastered by John Naclerio at Nada Recordings
Cover design by Tracy Conoboy
Cover modeling by Molly Compton

Special credit to Tommy Kessler, Cat Ayala, and Eddie Bravo for their audio contributions to this record.

Cut Your Losses is Isabella Martinez, Alexander Criminger, Joseph Martinez, and Joshua Lines

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Your friendly neighborhood, chicago-based, emotionally unstable, Pop-Punk four piece. Formerly Skylight Cinema.

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