Brannan, Jay - Unstable Boy Lyrics






Staring down the barrel of another holiday
Force-fed a christmas carol of another time, another place, another way
What child is this who, who laid to rest
On mary's lap is sleeping
Well, what child is this who, who feels so blessed
Yet cannot keep from weeping

I should be tending to the horses who intend to cart my joy
From now into forever, I'm just a lowly unstable boy
I'm a failure on a journey, but my strength is gathering
And it's only fair that I make it there, yeah, I'm on my way to mattering

But all the way, on the way, I couldn't contain my fear
My lips only look rosy cuz my skin looks so white in here
Shred up my fingers on this bottle cap that won't twist off
Aching for the syrup that could cure me of this hacking cough

Ask me how I'm feeling and I'll say I'm okay
Though my mind is reeling, can't think of anything better to say
Is that what you get for running a yellow light—
Piss full of regret and a fix that doesn't last
I'm a super-cali-fragile piece of fucked up à-la I need a spoonful of something fast

I should be tending to the horses who intend to cart my joy
From now into forever, I'm just a lowly unstable boy
I'm a failure on a journey, but my strength is gathering
And it's only fair that I make it there, yeah, I'm on my way to mattering

But all the way, on the way, I couldn't contain my fear
My lips only look rosy cuz my skin looks so white in here
Shred up my fingers on this bottle cap that won't twist off
Aching for the syrup that could cure me of this hacking cough

Stupid fucking world of mine
You keep moving the fucking finish line
You trick me over here, you hide it over there
You start another game when you see me starting to care, well
I don't expect you to hear me say
I'm gonna chew my way out of your lab rat cage someday

But all the way, on the way, I couldn't contain my fear
My lips only look rosy cuz my skin looks so white in here
Shred up my fingers on this bottle cap that won't twist off
Aching for the syrup that could cure me of this hacking cough





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  1. K.... J....

    Here in 2019 love you so much

  2. N.... C....

    You're AWESOMEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  3. P.... ....

    I've known this song for years and I will never forget it.

  4. e.... p....

    i love you <3 ur fucking amazing

  5. K.... N....

    damn dude! and your not ridiculously famous yet......how??? you INCRECABLE!

  6. s.... c....

    love it!!!!!

  7. P.... ....

    The first time I saw you singing, 'cause I only had a download of this song. You did an amazing job and THANK YOU for the lyrics, I really feel them.

  8. R.... ....

    Clearly (to me) your best song.

  9. o.... a....

    OMG i love it!

  10. P.... ....

    I downloaded this one already. Is he just via myspace? Didn't expected that.

  11. M.... O....

    I just downloaded his CD. He's incredible.

  12. D.... N....

    Great song writer, I'm waiting for my Cd to arrive :-) you are captivating and honest. The world need more direct people like you

  13. N.... P....

    like the song. great voice.

  14. S.... ....

    Great lyrics, you captured and expressed something that is definitely tough to describe. And way to make a subtle but amazing pun with the word 'stable'.

  15. G.... ....

    Gotta love those guitar finger works. The melody's beautiful too!

  16. L.... A....

    jay brannan sang with terra naomi the song say it's possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    go to the account of terra for more information!!!

    :-)

  17. y.... ....

    Ohhh how I know about that moving finish line. Thank you again for sharing your amazing talent. I am a full blown JB fan..and am off to tell the world to those that are missing out.

  18. S.... V....

    they're on his website

  19. S.... V....

    oh, was "unstable boy" supposed to be a play on "stable boy"? i only just got that. and i've listened to this song like a million times. *knocks head against wall* so that's where the horses came in.

  20. b.... ....

    This is a freaking awesome song. Nice job, dude.

  21. L.... I....

    wow ur best song!!!!!!!!!!!!

  22. A.... W....

    Wow... one of your most interesting & musically advanced (in my humble opinion) songs!

  23. R.... C....

    wow...... dats all i can say... wow....

  24. v.... ....

    Come in france for a concert so i come !! :D

  25. n.... ....

    Nothing but the best (for you both;)

  26. m.... ....

    HEY! I'm Canadian....What's that suppose to mean? =P

  27. n.... ....

    Awesome! Sounds slightly "Irish" or "Canadian". You know what I mean. Totally fresh. I love it

  28. d.... i....

    just cant wait to hear an album from you
    love your sounds words and meaning

    more please!

  29. L.... A....

    I love this song.... me encantas.... kisses from Spain

  30. n.... ....

    your voice sounds so soothing to someone who is down right now... thanks. I've watched several of your videos in a row and now I love your voice.

  31. T.... G....

    Mad crazy compelling!

  32. l.... ....

    When and where can I get a cd, are you signed yet? I really like your music.

  33. L.... B....

    Wow!! i mean...your sooo good! ur gr8 m8...your voice is gr8 and the lyrics go really good.I do like the soda shop 1 too...also cuz u hvnt got clothes on :p just jokin...:P:P lol uve got soo mux talent, hope 2 see u more round here!! its a pleasure to hear u

  34. A.... M....

    this is the best riff IMHO.

  35. i.... ....

    hey! why are you wearing a shirt?
    that's no nice.
    you take it off right now, mister!!

  36. R.... ....

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME? PRUDE!

  37. j.... ....

    like it better with the shirt

  38. J.... D....

    OKAY, already! My credit card is out. I'll download your music from iTunes or buy the CD from Amazon..or your own website! When is the CD available?!

  39. u.... ....

    gr8 song!

  40. M.... K....

    Very light and simple and is very worthy. You have a great guitar style.

  41. S.... V....

    yeah i agree. american idol is for ppl who want to be pop stars and happen to have good voices.

  42. s.... m....

    i second sootybear's emotion... london is ready for you. and this is just brilliant.

  43. t.... ....

    hey! i'm listening...watching you from Brest, in France (the amazing youtube's power ^^), and i just wanted to say that your songs touch me in a beautiful way, even if i don't understand all the lyrics, your voice and guitar playing is enough to make the emotion born!! (sorry for my approximative english...)

  44. J.... W....

    nice guitar playing:).. cool chords.
    nice singing
    love the song:D

  45. I.... J....

    Loves it!!! Again, you speak my words. Much love!!

  46. l.... ....

    Reminds me of Blind Melon.

  47. L.... P....

    tio, eres genial, besos de Andorra!

  48. M.... N....

    i love your voice

  49. G.... N....

    Jay, that was awesome yet again. I loved the Mary Poppins references. You rock!!

  50. M.... ....

    Sounds great Jay! Deep! The Netherlands love you!

  51. j.... ....

    Serious Jay. I hope thats not how you feel all the time, like lonely and unstable. I don't your circumstance, but your very likable and now liked. I'm a fan and demand you keep that underlying humor, or not, I'll still listen to ya!

  52. J.... H....

    I love your music jan brannan! keep doing what u doing:P love it

  53. 2.... ....

    this is my favorite, so far. I love it!!!

  54. S.... V....

    wow, that was amazing. the melody was wonderful. definitely one of your best.

  55. n.... ....

    love the guitar sound.

  56. s.... ....

    perfect :)

  57. m.... ....

    Outstanding. My wallet is aching to buy your music.

  58. u.... ....

    seriously, i love you. dude! you should put something up for download...i need you in my ipod...lol

  59. A.... M....

    looooooooooooooooove

  60. E.... ....

    Its such a great song! Keep up the awesmome work jay!

  61. J.... B....

    Wao just saw Shortbus and LOVED IT! Went with some friends here in Madrid and had a blast. Great song loveley voice... Congrats on both.

  62. M.... ....

    omg this is an amazing song! keep up the great work! first cd sold, i'll be there. :)

  63. h.... ....

    fantastic voice, you have showed some good technique stuff this time, is it really a song written by you? it is a tracy chapman level, dear unstable boy...

  64. c.... f....

    Deep TY

  65. d.... ....

    wow, you are a real triple threat... good lyrics, good playing, good singing, good looking... oh wait that's quadruple threat. Next year please audition for American Idol, we need a real gay star. love it!

  66. M.... R....

    Boys that can sing are my favorite kind! :D

  67. n.... ....

    beautiful

  68. T.... ....

    you're very talented :)

  69. d.... c....

    I love the song, OMG you are wearing a shirt nice j.k I love your work. Love the song.

  70. J.... A....

    i like this one, you've got a great voice

  71. M.... S....

    jesus...

    i hope you know, i'm coming to whatever show you're playing in the may/june timeframe, since nyc is only like 3 hours away.

    you have such a quality about the way you play and sing that is entrancing

  72. C.... e....

    Very nice, you should tell us how went was the concert on NewYork? Anyway I hope that it was a very good. Thanks for another nice song. But I think that is darker in this video.
    Anyway,have a nice week , Jay

  73. a.... ....

    i like this one.

  74. m.... ....

    You are so talented... I can't listen to you enough. :-D

  75. d.... ....

    Wonderful job, Jay. Your voice has an incredibly soulful feel to it and your lyrics are engaging. Keep up the good work.

    BTW, congrats on your recent surge in popularity. It has been a long time in coming, and you are deserving of the attention. (The haters can go eff themselves, which is what they would like to do anyway.)

  76. j.... ....

    You have such a great voice man, keep up the great music.