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Breakfast at Timmy's

from Never Came Down by Allister Bradley

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This song is the one which dropped off the list when I was recording the "Too" album with Darren Walters. The song wasn't a good fit with the songs on that album, and perhaps because it was left behind, it may have played a role in setting the tone for this album. I re-wrote a few of the lyrics and we recorded it.

Other than the title, the song has nothing in common, not even any hint of inspiration from the similarly named hit song "Breakfast at Tiffany's". It's just a coincidence that the titles are similar, so let's nip that in the bud right here.

Another song about being alone, I wanted this one to be more upbeat rather than my more serious songs. People often ask me "why do you sing such sad songs?", so this one was a fun take on being alone and waiting for the right person to come along.

For the non-Canadians out there, you may not catch the references which have been woven into Canadian culture through our love of the iconic Tim Horton's chain of coffee shops. We Canadians have our hockey, our beavers and our Tim Horton's, so back off and get your own coffee...

lyrics

Breakfast at Timmy's

Last night, I just couldn’t sleep
Starin’ at the ceiling and countin' lots of sheep
I grabbed my coat, and I stepped into the dawn
Sky was drippin' orange but the sweetness was gone

I can’t taste it when I wake up alone
Not the first lonely morning I’ve known
Yeah, the pictures of my life are all in monochrome

I don’t care if couples turn and stare
As I drink my double-double at my favourite single chair
They’ve got it good but they may not have it right
They’re just a perfect couple ‘til they have the perfect fight

And the compromises come undone
Always hiding behind all the fun
Then they’ll either stick together or they’ll turn around and run

CHORUS:
Everybody’s crazy ‘bout their breakfast in bed
Not the same when you’re the only one home
So I’m sitting at a table made for Barbie and Ken
Here I am again, having breakfast at Timmy’s alone

My friends claim, that I’m the one to blame
That I’m holding out for perfect, playing some kind of mind game
They don’t get it, it’s nothin’ like that
I can’t date a girl who wants me acting just like her dad

My door’s open for love to blow in
But I’m waiting for the right kind of wind
If I gave it up too easy it would be such a sin

CHORUS

Out there is the girl who’s meant to be with me
I know the perfect place for us to meet
Having breakfast at Timmy’s
Having breakfast at Timmy’s
Yeah, having breakfast at Timmy’s…

Yes, I know I’ll sing a different song
When the girl from my dreams comes along
And we’ll share a little sugar with the coming of dawn

CHORUS

Copyright 2009 Allister Bradley.
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from Never Came Down, released July 15, 2011
Written and arranged by Allister Bradley (SOCAN)
Produced by Allister Bradley

Drums and Percussion, Bass Guitar Recorded by Jason Corsaro with Dante Portella at The Barber Shop Studios, Hopatcong, New Jersey

Piano, Electric Guitar, Organ and Vocals Recorded by Allister Bradley at Left Side Studio, Kitchener, Ontario

Mixed by Allister Bradley at Left Side Studio, Kitchener, Ontario
Mastered by Peter Letros at Wreckhouse Mastering, Toronto, Ontario

Photos by Brian O'Brien
Illustrations by Paul Montgomery
Art Design by Allister Bradley

Drums and Percussion: Adam Bowman
Bass Guitar: Matthew Lima
Electric Guitar: Dave Thompson
Lead and Backing Vocals: Allister Bradley
Piano, Organ: Allister Bradley

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Allister Bradley Wellesley, Ontario

Singer/Songwriter/Pianist/Producer/Engineer and many more things to many more people, Allister still can't decide what he wants to be when he grows up. His music can perhaps be described as modern folk, since it contains rich storytelling and imagery, but it might be mistaken for Smooth Jazz, Roots or AC. You decide.

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