Playing for Keeps

Stories And Alibis, Matchbook Romance

Contributors
Drums: Aaron Stern
Keyboards: David Palmer
Vocals, Guitar: Andrew Jordan
Guitar, Vocals: Ryan DePaolo
Bass, Vocals: Ryan Kienle
Lyrics

It's so simple and complicated.
The way you can crush me.
No matter how much this hurts, this is through.
I get as far as your door before i get caught.
I make up excuses just to touch you and I can't stop, I can't stop.

So are we playing for keeps.
These days begin and they don't end for weeks.
Leave me left out of anything to do with you.
Excuse me while I fall apart.
Don't flatter yourself sweetheart.
Let me take the wheel and I'll crash this car.
Do you have to make this so hard?

You're so good at pretending everything is alright.
You're as welcome as cancer, but my door is always unlocked.

So are we playing for keeps.
These days begin and they don't end for weeks.
Leave me left out of anything to do with you.
Excuse me while I fall apart.
Don't flatter yourself sweetheart.
Let me take the wheel and I'll crash this car.
Do you have to make this so hard?

You're so good
You're so good
You're so good
You're so good

So are we playing for keeps.
These days begin and they don't end for weeks.
Leave me left out of anything to do with you.
Excuse me while I fall apart.
Don't flatter yourself sweetheart.
Let me take the wheel and I'll crash this car.
Do you have to make this so hard?

You're so good
You're so good

Do you have our split with Motion City Soundtrack on vinyl yet?! A few copies are available on our MerchNOW store right now! #grabyours #vinyl #merchnow #motioncitysoundtrack #matchbookromance

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Last night was so awesome. Next up, The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood! Who's coming to hang tonight?!?

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@MatchbookRock

Today: West Hollywood, CA - Mar 6 at THE ROXY THEATRE https://t.co/nd5GmmjKTs

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It's about to go down in Pomona! #voices10year #matchbookromance #theglasshouse

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Matchbook Romance

Matchbook Romance

Change is unquestionably a constant in life. When Matchbook Romance began in 2001, the idea of playing music for a living felt like a dream, …

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Brooklyn, NY!! On June 22nd, Ryan K will be living it up at @brooklynsteel with the dudes from @emonitela. Only 9 days left to grab your tickets. emonite.la/bksteel for more info!



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Brooklyn, NY!! On June 22nd, Ryan K will be living it up at @brooklynsteel with the dudes from @emonitela. Only 9 days left to grab your tickets. emonite.la/bksteel for more info!



@emonitela
@badxchannels @traviemccoy @itshellogoodbye @lonelysquatch @officialfinch @brianlogandales @dillydallyto
#emonite #emonitela #emo #craigowens #chiodos #traviemccoy #matchbookromance #hellogoodbye #finch #SaxlRose #brooklyn #brooklynsteel #sax #SaxlRose

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It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 years to the day already!

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There are still about 100 copies of the LIMITED EDITION RED VINYL Stories and Alibis pressing available on our MerchNOW store! Get yours at

https://goo.gl/STXim2

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We somehow stumbled upon this awesome video of a full set from over 10 years ago. It's actually surprisingly good quality!

July 6, 2006 : Matchbook Romance play in Des Moines, Iowa at the House of Bricks. This must've been an off night on the Yellowcard tour we played that summer! #matchbookromance #voices #live #yellowcard #summertour #foreverago

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When your bass player and fill in drummer party so hard at @emonightla's party at @sowhatmusicfest that they become a meme... #emonightla #sowhatmusicfest #matchbookromance #fallinginreverse #ryankienle #ryanseaman

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Brooklyn, NY!! On June 22nd, Ryan K will be living it up at @brooklynsteel with the dudes from @emonitela. Only 9 days left to grab your tickets. emonite.la/bksteel for more info!



@emonitela
@badxchannels @traviemccoy @itshellogoodbye @lonelysquatch @officialfinch @brianlogandales @dillydallyto
#emonite #emonitela #emo #craigowens #chiodos #traviemccoy #matchbookromance #hellogoodbye #finch #SaxlRose #brooklyn #brooklynsteel #sax #SaxlRose

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It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 years to the day already!

See Original

There are still about 100 copies of the LIMITED EDITION RED VINYL Stories and Alibis pressing available on our MerchNOW store! Get yours at

https://goo.gl/STXim2

See Original

We somehow stumbled upon this awesome video of a full set from over 10 years ago. It's actually surprisingly good quality!

July 6, 2006 : Matchbook Romance play in Des Moines, Iowa at the House of Bricks. This must've been an off night on the Yellowcard tour we played that summer! #matchbookromance #voices #live #yellowcard #summertour #foreverago

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When your bass player and fill in drummer party so hard at @emonightla's party at @sowhatmusicfest that they become a meme... #emonightla #sowhatmusicfest #matchbookromance #fallinginreverse #ryankienle #ryanseaman

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Do you have our split with Motion City Soundtrack on vinyl yet?! A few copies are available on our MerchNOW store right now! #grabyours #vinyl #merchnow #motioncitysoundtrack #matchbookromance

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Last night was so awesome. Next up, The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood! Who's coming to hang tonight?!?

See Original

@MatchbookRock

Today: West Hollywood, CA - Mar 6 at THE ROXY THEATRE https://t.co/nd5GmmjKTs

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It's about to go down in Pomona! #voices10year #matchbookromance #theglasshouse

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@MatchbookRock

Today: Pomona, CA - Mar 5 at The Glass House https://t.co/nE9Yt00bU0

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THIS WEEKEND! We can't wait to fly out to sunny California and play some songs from all of our records for you! Who's coming to The Glass House Concert Hall and/or The Roxy Theatre to celebrate the #voices10year with us?! #socal #theglasshouse #theroxy #california #voices #matchbookromance

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