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It’s time to talk about what happened.
It’s the experience that shaped me and that broke me. That taught me and still teaches me. And the foundation I build on.
Before I started this conversation I thought I was completely alone. Talking has proved me wrong. I’m amazed and grateful for all the support on this journey thus far. Healing ain’t easy. Thanks for listening.
When I was 3 years old my dad began showing symptoms of dementia. When I was 8 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He suffered from hallucinations and delusions when I was 9. He forgot my name when I was 12. He moved into a home when I turned 14. He forgot why when I was 15. He was in a wheelchair by the time I was 17. And died just before my 19th birthday. That’s the basic timeline. Fifteen very long years.
And that shit was terrible.
It’s at the front of my mind every single day. It's time to let it out.
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM H. HICKS
1942-2013
lyrics
Ending a life is like ending a book,
I’m sad but I’m satisfied,
My only regret is I can’t read it again,
And I didn’t take my time,
You know it’s a good one,
If you don’t wanna put it down
My friends they gather, the pages and chapters,
And put me together again,
Now they’ve got my story to put on their shelves,
And read from every now and then,
You know it’s a good one,
If you don’t wanna put it,
I know and you know it hurts,
There’s no words,
But what we’ve learned,
Is unconditional
I always wondered where I’d end up,
And who all would be at my side,
Surround by love as I lie all alone,
I’m sad but I’m satisfied,
I know and you know it hurts,
There’s no words,
But what we’ve learned,
Is unconditional,
Ending a life is like ending a book,
I’m sad but I’m satisfied
credits
released January 23, 2023
Music & Lyrics - Austin James Hicks
Producer & Engineer - Michael Rosen
Assistant Engineer - Dakare Dixon-Essen
Vocals & Guitar - Austin James Hicks
Keys - Jerry Becker
Bass - Vicki Randle
Drums - Michael Urbano
Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered at East Bay Recorders in Oakland, CA
Sonically mind-blowing, spiritually satisfying, and totally danceable. Super Cassette has IT. And if the title of this record is a question the answer is yes. Continue. MAKE NO BONES
Erdy's tunes are ones to sit down and dive into. They say a picture says a thousand words. I'd say Erdy's words paint a thousand pictures. Close your eyes, listen up, and enjoy. MAKE NO BONES