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Playable on Death

by Glenn Case

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1.
Be Better 03:01
Questions I should have asked Be better I used to talk so much trash Be better Never watching my words Be better I spoke, but I never heard Be better But, I've begun to understand I can be better than I am So, that's the new plan Be better 'Cause I know that things can Be better There's room for improvement Ditch excuses, get it right See what you've been doing And be better in life Right There's a rut, I've been stuck Be better I said it was good enough Be better I've been lazy, and rude Be better With no intent to improve Be better But, I've begun to understand I can be better than I am So, that's the new plan Be better 'Cause I know that things can Be better There's room for improvement Ditch excuses, get it right See what you've been doing And be better in life
2.
I used to love the summer I had 3 months off To do whatever I want With heat's increasing numbers I'll stay in one spot And that's all that I've got These days I stay inside 'Cause outside I'll fry 'til I die Enduring those world record highs In the summer Maybe I should have known it As we all grow up Things get more and more tough I stepped out for a moment With the air I felt I think I'm gonna melt These days I stay inside 'Cause outside I'll fry 'til I die Trying our best to survive In the summer I'm thankful for air conditioning I'm thankful for ice cream But when things get worse They're gonna be way more extreme That's a thing These days I stay inside 'Cause outside I'll fry 'til I die Attempting to get on with our lives In the summer
3.
I've been told That I shoot for the stars I'm awake and alive So, I say "Why not?" Because there's no guarantee of tomorrow But don't let that get in your way Dream for forever Live for today Like it'll be okay Take things on One step at a time That's the kind of advice I can get behind Because there's no guarantee of tomorrow But don't let that get in your way Dream for forever Live for today Like it'll be okay Because there's no guarantee of tomorrow But don't let that get in your way Dream for forever Live for today Like it'll be okay
4.
I used to want to live forever Afraid of what comes next Could be something better Or maybe something much worse Or nothing at all And no matter how hard you search There's no answer undisputed, and definitive The tools we have to understand it all are limited Some believe they have the one and only truth Lots of belief, but no proof So what can I say that I know for sure? I feel like I exist in this world But admittedly, that's my perception Even that could be called into question And where does that leave me? In the dark for the most part, but not completely We can take a few educated guesses Regarding what life is, and what death is Let's assume that I'm here for real I live, breathe, perceive, and I feel And at some point that ends Already happened to some family and friends Whether or not this has meaning As of right now I'm still breathing There's a lot I can do, I want to get it done So when the end comes I want to die Happy Not soon But eventually I want to die Happy Not soon But eventually My father-in-law, he just passed And my wife took it so hard It just happened so fast Man, existing as a memory My mind just can't grasp I've decided I'm surviving 'Til the sun, it goes gas How hard could it be to exist? Life be like it is, what it is, I've got kids I've got plans to see them walk across the stage And down an aisle If I'm going out, I'm going out in style Postcard from the heat death of the universe Say that we had a good run Suppose it could be worse I don't think that humans gonna get the last laugh Do we even ever fly our flags past half-mast? And I've been dodging viruses, and violence To use just like a montage Full of politicians vile tricks I'm not fooled When somebody run up and call me brother I'm not really feeling like We're really out to help each other So, I'm gonna have to do me, and mine Tell the grimmy reaper He can call me back another time I've got family that tell me All the time that they need me To be honest, I'm kinda loving that feeling I highly recommend it Gonna have to lock it down, and maintain Get my mind, and body better So I must train Have you look in wonder at the man I became Player one wish to continue, I'm game I want to die Happy Not soon But eventually I want to die Happy Not soon But eventually I want to die Happy Not soon But eventually I want to die Happy Not soon But eventually
5.
What If? 03:03
A moment is here Then it goes away And decisions we make Every single day As often as I can I strive, and try to get it right On thing I've learned It didn't take too long On the first attempt I'm probably gonna get it wrong But when they've tallied up the count I hope it evens out But what if There's no quick, and easy fix? No reward without some risk In a world that won't exist I'm overwhelmed by "What if?" The gamble is there You can lose control Betting all of your chips On what you think you know But I prefer to keep my cool A slow, and steady hand 'Cause if you understand Then there's no excuse Gotta go into it Knowing you might lose And it won't matter if You have the best constructed plan You're gonna play your part So, play it well because you can But what if There's no quick, and easy fix? No reward without some risk In a world that won't exist I'm overwhelmed by "What if?"
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There's things I've done right I could have been better I hope I live long It won't be forever And the ending has been spoiled We'll shuffle off this mortal coil And the people who love us will miss us But that isnt't the end of me 'Cause the stories we tell will outlive us We can live through the memories When I die I hope you'll miss me When I die I hope you still remember me So, what can be done? It can't be avoided For now I'm alive I'm gonna enjoy it There's an ending to this path But I'll try not to dwell on that And the people who love us will miss us But that isnt't the end of me 'Cause the stories we tell will outlive us We can live through the memories When I die I hope you'll miss me When I die I hope you still remember me Someday, I don't know where or when I'm moving on But if I'm in your heart, and head Then I'm not gone And the people who love us will miss us But that isnt't the end of me 'Cause the stories we tell will outlive us We can live through the memories When I die I hope you'll miss me When I die I hope you still remember me And the people who love us will miss us But that isnt't the end of me 'Cause the stories they tell will outlive us We can live through the memories When I die I hope you'll miss me When I die I hope you still remember me
7.
Greater Than 04:05
I'm half-dead It's a mood When just waking up Isn't easy to do Still the day Might improve Giving myself little things I can look forward to I dream big 'Til I'm laughing But most often It goes south 'Cause most dreams Never happen But then sometimes It works out And the dream Is the best When it seems out of reach But it's not too far fetched Try it out Be my guest And I'll wish you good luck Hope you have some success I dream big 'Til I'm laughing But most often It goes south 'Cause most dreams Never happen But then sometimes It works out It's a stretch But never Isn't always What it means Never let Your memories Be greater Than your dreams It's a stretch But never Isn't always What it means Never let Your memories Be greater Than your dreams
8.
Overcast 03:58
You can ask me But I won't have an answer you like You'll ask more questions And you'll never be satisfied 'Cause there's no comfort in my words To apply to your life Best I can tell you It seems that in some shape or form We are here And it's never, ever gonna be clear It appears So, I won't spend my time at mercy of fear When it comes to the topic I'd prefer if I wasn't involved They won't rest 'til the mystery's solved Well, I don't know But I'll find out Either that, or I'm not gonna care Those are the facts And I thought you might ask It's just beyond our grasp The sky is overcast You can cling to the past But it never will ask It's just beyond our grasp The sky is overcast Some are certain And they're pretty sure They've figured it out And there's no room within their hearts Left for questions, or doubt And their actions rarely match To the words from their mouth If it's working Then that's great if it can bring you some peace If you're not harming anyone Then believe what you will But don't you waste my time Explaining what's real When it comes to the topic I'd prefer if I wasn't involved They won't rest 'til the mystery's solved Well, I don't know But I'll find out Either that, or I'm not gonna care Those are the facts And I thought you might ask It's just beyond our grasp The sky is overcast You can cling to the past But it never will ask It's just beyond our grasp The sky is overcast
9.
You give your best Yeah, you try And you're stressed So am I It's in your head And your heart You can make plans But plans fall apart So, we accept the things we cannot change Take control of the things that we can So, then what do we do With ourselves to get through? Laugh when we can That is clear And enjoy life While it's here There's a beginning, and the middle Then the end If we could just find a way To take things day by day we'd be fine But even I know that's way oversimplified I'm optimistic this can improve But there's no guarantee I hope today brings you Peace, tranquility, and harmony As we proceed on our paths Sure, we can learn From the past The future looks bright Let it shine Live in the now 'Cause it's time Yeah, they call it the present But it's something you can't buy You can try There are tough parts We will cross There will be heartache There will be loss Saying goodbye Yeah, it's tough That's the price When you love But it's still worthwhile, by far When you add it up If we could just find a way To take things day by day we'd be fine But even I know that's way oversimplified I'm optimistic this can improve But there's no guarantee I hope today brings you Peace, tranquility, and harmony If we could just find a way To take things day by day we'd be fine But even I know that's way oversimplified I'm optimistic this can improve But there's no guarantee I hope today brings you Peace, tranquility, and harmony
10.
If I Had One 02:56
Things have changed Time has passed Ultimately I'm good with that This would be The perfect time for an excuse If I had one You know me A solid reason still could be produced If I had one But I have none I have lived Highs and lows When it's time I can go This would be The perfect time for an excuse If I had one You know me A solid reason still could be produced If I had one But I have none I've been working on A couple things For the joy it brings And if I finish those It would be preferred If you're sure And, so when You've been sent You will get No argument This would be The perfect time for an excuse If I had one You know me A solid reason still could be produced If I had one But I have none This would be The perfect time for an excuse If I had one You know me A solid reason still could be produced If I had one But I have none
11.
There are jobs I tried to do before No unusual plan I wore red, and khakis for my uniform But it wasn't my jam I tried working with the public But it left me feeling tired And I fear that I've got one gift Plus I got the right attire I've got some experience Wouldn't say it was fun And I don't really want the job But it's gotta be done I've got no references I've been working on that I can carry a scythe, 'though And I look good in black And it's something that I've thought about People seem to die around me I never sought it out I would say the calling found me I've got some experience Wouldn't say it was fun And I don't really want the job But it's gotta be done I've got no references I've been working on that I can carry a scythe, 'though And I look good in black I've got no references I've been working on that I can carry a scythe, 'though And I look good in black
12.
It's best to prepare For the worst, you know 'Cause nobody knows If they'll be written off the show It's up in the air There's intense events And we don't know if we'll be back again So, let's keep them in suspense The season finale A cliffhanger by the time we adjourn So, cheer us on loudly Just in case we don't return We've gone on a while So, stop watching if you must We're jumping the shark To keep it ambiguous It's up in the air There's intense events And we don't know if we'll be back again So, let's keep them in suspense The season finale A cliffhanger by the time we adjourn So, cheer us on loudly Just in case we don't return We got rave reviews But nobody watched Still, I think we produced A good show they could stumble across The season finale A cliffhanger by the time we adjourn So, cheer us on loudly Just in case we don't return The season finale A cliffhanger by the time we adjourn So, cheer us on loudly Just in case we don't return

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An attempt to make an album that would be ideal for loved ones to listen to when I die. Don't get me wrong - I don't know when I will die. I hope I don't die any time soon, but one rarely knows ahead of time.

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released June 14, 2022

Album art: Cayla Watkins

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Glenn Case Spokane, Washington

I write music.

I listen to music.

I genuinely just love music.

I have a song available in "Rock Band" and that makes me smile.

Yeah, I'm the guy who did the soundtrack for "The New Adventures of Captain S".

I probably release too many albums, but I do attempt to find a good balance between quality and quantity.

Thank you.
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