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Unfinished Business

by Henry Lee Schmidt

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1.
“Heartless!” I just don't believe I don’t believe it though is happening How could I describe such pain inside? When you spoke at first I even laughed I thought it was a joke... Will I ever learn that what is beautiful must always hurt? but I chose getting blinded with desire Now I feel embarrassed of my love I thought I was in heaven Well, how could I be that wrong? Then I said: Girl, I know I gave you my word To always leave my door open, always leave my door open But now I have understood (And I'm so sorry, oh girl) I won't keep my door open 'Cause don't wanna give you my love... Oh, no! (she said) Heartless Bastard! You deserve the worst And your apologies don't really work Never will replace this tears of mine I am guilty too 'cause I relied on your twisted pretty words It's absurd, so absurd... I know what you're thinking right now that I should calm myself down Well, let me tell you darling that this time, no You're not gonna get away that fast And you'll regret forever the times you treated me bad Then I said: Girl, I know I gave you my word To always leave my door open, always leave my door open But now I have understood (And I'm so sorry, oh girl) I won't keep my door open 'Cause don't want to give you my love... Oh, no! (she said) Heartless Bastard! Girl, I know I gave you my word To always leave my door open, But now I’m ready to close it Yeah! Oh oh oh oh oh Girl, I know I promised the world ‘cause I thought the fire was still burning I thought the fire was still burning But now I have woken up And I'm so sorry for all! I don't feel the fire burning Burning down anymore No, no, no!
2.
Trust Issues 03:50
You don’t remember why you started to run where you were heading or where you came from you played with fire and of course you got burned really burned Your own ambition is dragging you down and now you wish you could get outta this town Why do you need to wear your pride like a crown? take it off (cause) You don’t wanna give it a try because you’re fed up with this world I see it so clear in your eyes disappointment in your look and now I’m refusing to talk Cause don’t wanna make it worse So, What can I do to earn your trust? Nobody wants to see their dreams in the mud I got the message; it’s understood it’s raining tears and in your heart there’s a flood cover up Don’t get discouraged, don’t lose your nerve if you let me I can make this work I hate to see that you are carrying this load on your own breaks my soul (but) You don’t wanna give it a try because you’re fed up with this world I see it so clear in your eyes disappointment in your look And now I’m refusing to talk Cause don’t wanna make it worse So, What can I do to earn your trust? What can I do to earn your trust? X3 Cause in the end like everyone… You need some trust.
3.
The Mark 02:55
Love leaves a mark in the heart There’s a mark in my heart for each and every one that I have ever loved and that I’ve hurt if you look from above you will see a path It’s been written in blood through tough times Love leaves a mark in the heart There is something I’ve learned from all of my scars: I should cherish this love like it’s the last So when I am in doubt or when I’ve lost all hope Then I will close my eyes and I’ll know (I will know that) Love leaves a mark in the heart There’s a mark… In the heart...
4.
The next time I fall in love I will need to be certain and If she’s not the one then I won’t stay another second The next time I fall in love I better be extra cautious ‘cause I got hurt before I know too much about being broken and I don’t want to sing again that song but that won’t happen, no not again just won’t oh no The next time I fall in love first I’ll look for the fire yet that won’t be enough my aspirations are much higher So next time I fall in love I will pay more attention and if she says those words then I will have made my decision It will be sad but I’ll have to let her go I’ll have to let her go yeah I will let her go I will let her go for sure The next time I fall in love I will show my true colors honest right from the start and if she likes what I got to offer then I’ll jump directly into her arms My home will be her heart
5.
Bad Memory 03:17
Yes I admit that I was so upset this very morning I couldn’t even leave the bed now you can see me, I’m fresh as a rose Where is the trick? that’s what you’d like to know but there’s no magic that’s for sure I’ve got my miseries, just like the rest sometimes I’m troubled and I feel in a cage but look at me now I grin like before if you can close your eyes then problem solved just let the time do the hard work So you don’t need to worry for me 'cause my brain keeps forgetting this things yes I know that today was a dark rainy day but tomorrow I won’t remember it No, I don’t think that I will All of my worries they go with the wind just like the flowers and just like the sand I get depressed for a minute or so but after that I let my feelings go and by the morning it’s all gone So you don’t need to worry for me 'cause my brain keeps forgetting this things yes I know that today was a dark rainy day but tomorrow I won’t remember it No, I don’t think that I will So you don’t need to worry... ‘cause my brain keeps forgetting... yes I know that today…. but tomorrow I won’t remember it No, I don’t think I ever will
6.
I don’t know what it is to be drunk yet I know what it is to be in love and lose it all Oh, that I know I don’t know what it is to be stoned yet I know what it is to screw things up more than once Oh, that I know And I don’t know what it is to be drugged but sure I know how it feels to be lost be wandering like a ghost through shadows and through fog I don’t know what it is to be drunk yet I know what it is to run out of luck
7.
I want to be loved for one last time because I know this time’s the one So when we split up that was hard There was nobody I could trust I was stuck in a bad spot My own storm But as the wound is closing up and some part of the pain is gone Something’s growing in my heart I feel it warm Like a sun I want to be loved for one last time Because I know this time’s the one I thought I should be left alone but I have only made it worse It’s far too quiet in this hole dark and cold... I have played this game before and everytime I did I lost Although the odds are pretty low I won’t give up, there’s still hope I want to be loved for one last time because I know this time’s the one I want to be loved for what I am I want to be loved and in return I’ll give her everything I own: My heart and my soul
8.
At a moment of despair I didn’t have any other way left So I got mentally prepared This was it I packed my things for the ride Then I kissed her lips goodbye As I entered the car I started to cry I could only cry Mom, I am home I’m sorry for the trouble I may cause Father, hold the door I promise I won’t stay for long I’ll be gone soon enough I’ve been here for several months new doors have opened up It’s not as bad as I first thought still I’ve got to move on I shouldn’t get used too much no Mom, I am home I’m sorry for the trouble I may cause Father, hold the door I promise I won’t stay for long I’ll be gone soon enough Ma, don’t be mad I’ll stay a little more than I had planned Father, please have trust I’m trying hard to mend this but it takes time it takes time
9.
I should have called you first I know but then it wouldn't be such a surprise hope I don’t interrupt too much I guarantee you it will be worthwhile I want to make amends come clean It’s time for me to learn from my mistakes I need to start again all fresh but this is what is getting in the way To put it in plain words: I really was afraid to love so arrogant and vain That when I tried to make things work oh no I banged my head against a wall Can we leave all behind? make peace cause maybe I am not the man you knew The one that broke your heart twice though I admit I have no other proof To put it in plain words: I really was afraid to love so arrogant and vain That when I tried to make things work oh no I banged my head against a wall you said it was too late So when I tried to make things work Oh no I banged my head against a wall
10.
Friend, How’ve you been? I have missed our talks so much Now I hear something weird in your voice, seems broken Tell me please ‘cause I’m intrigued: should I be worried? Have you quit music? Are you sick? What’s happening? “When you see me, you'll understand” That's what you said “When you see me, you'll understand everything” Friend, I know you well, enough to tell that you won’t ask for help you’ve got your pride, and that is fine, but you should try to be open In this world you’re not alone, you gotta trust someone I'm on my way to your place ‘cause this wait is killing me “When you see me, you'll understand” That's what you said “When you see me, you'll understand everything, yes, you will” When you see me you’ll understand, When you see me you’ll understand and it all will be said “When you see me you'll understand everything When you see me you'll understand Then you'll know why it is that I'm hurt You'll only need my face just my face”

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The Summer Demons of Henry Lee are:

· Henry Lee Schmidt: voice, guitar, snare drum
· Alba Sola: fiddle, trumpet, mandolin, backing vocals
· Oscar Sánchez: Double bass, banjo, voice harp and backing vocals.

Pau Paredes plays keyboards and pianos in “Trust Issues” and “In Plain Words”, respectively.

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released March 30, 2023

Recorded in August 2022 by Antonio Astray at Fonoraptor Studios (Madrid). Mixed and mastered by Pau Paredes at Fluxus Studio (Madrid) in December 2022.


All music and lyrics written by Henry Lee Schmidt.
© 2023 Henry Lee Schmidt

Arrangements by Henry Lee Schmidt, Alba Sola, Óscar Sánchez and Pau Paredes.

Cover art by Enric Alepuz. © Enric Alepuz 2023

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I'm a quiet man, born in the wrong country. Unfinished Business out now!

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