Love Transmissions from a Faulty Machine

from The Question Mark Sea by Otter Space

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When I’m with you, the muscles in my face contort.
The corners of my lips begin reaching ever upward.
Being near you brings me happiness that has been inert.
I occasionally laugh out loud, I’m caught so off guard.
I’ve been trying to read your signals, but fall short.
When you look into my eyes my heart races. I’m disarmed.
You’re as beautiful as a singing Siren months after leaving port,
but I’m terrified that if you knew these things you would be alarmed.

I don’t know why a girl like you would give me your attention,
when lately I’ve felt like something that the cat won’t even drag in.

I exist inside this unattractive contraption
riddled with faulty wiring that makes me futile.
I’ve been out of control, but you’ve given me some traction.
I dream you will take me in after the time I’ve spent in exile.
I want to apologize for this infatuation,
but you’re the only light that I’ve seen for miles.
Whatever happens to me, you can have this satisfaction.
I will always do anything to make you smile.

I don’t know why a girl like you would give me your attention,
when lately I’ve felt like something that the cat won’t even drag in.

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from The Question Mark Sea, track released October 3, 2019

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Otter Space Atlanta, Georgia

I (Austin Theodore) have been in bands/playing shows in Atlanta & Athens, Georgia since 2003.

Otter Space is the name I use for my own music & lyrics; have personal control of the EP (demos) & the polished album.

Question Mark Sea was written between 2010-2015. Willis was essential in making QMS from 2014-2016. We recorded every weekend for most of 2015.

My wife Alison does all visual media. ... more

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