The song gets it’s name from a venue in Gainesville, FL called Eight Seconds . While Eight Seconds is normally a country club, it is a very popular Fest venue where Touché Amoré has played at.
It is the venue where Touché Amoré was playing the night Bolm received the call from his brother that his...
[Verse 1]
There is no dress rehearsal
Just a script that I've never read
A sad story that is universal
A vague idea of what to expect
[Chorus]
Is it curtains already?
I haven't learned my lines
Is it curtains already?
I just thought that we'd have more time
[Verse 2]
A missed call with a message attached
"We need to talk when you have the chance"
I stood frozen in that Gainesville venue
Not knowing how to react
[Chorus]
Is it curtains already?
I haven't learned my lines
Is it curtains already?
I'll improvise
[Bridge]
Not surprising I put off the call
Socialized and put up a wall
Anything to prolong the chances
Before confirming she was really gone
I crossed Southwest Second Street
Made the call and stared at my feet
"She passed away about an hour ago
While you were onstage living the dream"
Eight Seconds was written by Jeremy Bolm.
Eight Seconds was produced by Brad Wood.
Touché Amoré released Eight Seconds on Fri Sep 16 2016.