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Nerd!

by Bach Mai

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This track is an anthem for all the nerds out there. It has never been a better time to love anime, superheroes, practicing music, and being a good person. Time to claim the word and sing it out loud.

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They say my life lacks context there’s no way to work it out
But if you had a better voice maybe you’d be found
Even if you were taller, stronger
Shit you’re out of luck
‘Cause boy you ain’t cool
Good luck gettin’ fucked

Now I am taking the time to cross my T’s and dot
I should have known
That anime shows will never mean more than
Girls or the game
Let’s face the fact, kid
No one will know your name
Well on this path I’ll persevere towards fame

‘Cause I’ve been told that
“you are no one”
“You are the lesser, I am the better”
I’ve been told that
“You are nobody.
You wish you could be me,
a manlier version of YOU”

But really what does that mean?
To be a man
to be a part of the scene.
I guess that excludes the feelings and tunes I sing

‘Cause damn you if you like Debussy
Damn you if you like to sing
Damn you if you like
to treat a girl right

‘Cause I’ve been told that
“you are no one”
“You are the lesser, I am the better”
I’ve been told that
“You are nobody.
You wish you could be me,
a manlier version of YOU”

Let’s get the story straight
If I do not fit in your box
I’m a loser, I’m a queer, I’m a prick, or I’m weird.
If only you could see yourself
An empty vessel projecting your shit self-image
But here’s the bitter pill to swallow about you:
No one gives a fuck

‘Cause after you, my story continues and I grow up,
I get fucked
And I lose myself
just like anyone else
But that’s just the tragedy of life
It all takes some time

Now I’ve grown older
and I am someone
I should have known better
Never the lesser
I’ve grown older
I am somebody
Only one who could be me,
A nerdier version of YOU!

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released April 28, 2018
Vocals - Bach Mai, Molly Gaughan, Matthew Capoun
Guitar - Bach Mai, Molly Gaughan
Bass - Matthew Capoun
Drums - Joshua von Kampen
Piano - Matt Capoun
Rhodes - Bach Mai
Recording - Cricket Kirk
Mixing - Nate Van Fleet

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Bach Mai Omaha, Nebraska

The indie pop punk band leans on lyrical content, pop punk tropes, and percussive nuance to garner the attention of their listeners. Bach Mai attempts to unravel the emotional tumult of growing up through verse and song. Mistakes, broken hearts, love, and hope are strewn across the band's music, highlighting a particular vulnerability in their performance. ... more

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