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Prepare The Body

by an only child

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1.
Forgive me, I’m not worthy, I lied to you you don’t deserve me, I was hurting I wanted to feel bigger than I do so it’s time that I come by and mend what I’ve done to the both of us (oh) you can’t save me, this isn’t healthy I’m trying to feel reborn I wasn’t careful, needed to feel special but I’ve got so much more work to do a day will come when I’m not scared but now I’m breaking free from all I’ve said I know that too much has happened which is why I cannot sleep at night I know that too much has happened I feel like someone else, it isn’t right I’m not asking to be lifted up but would you please lend me your grace? There’s more reasons to give up but put a smile upon your face and try to love some more
2.
Almighty God, you feel so good I didn’t think you’d touch me like that oh, would you do it again? Even if it’s a sin, I can’t seem to get away from your love But I’m scared right now, this kiss is filled with doubt I know you got what it takes, so please stick around Just show me that you love me and take me home I’ll tuck you in real good you know And slap that back ya slap that back ahh oh Slap that back ya slap that back ahh oh And let your mind ride on me too I wanna make more than love with you And don’t look back, no don’t look back ahh oh Don’t look back, no don’t look back ahh oh I’m sick of playing all these games you’ve got me playing Cuz you the only one who sees me Oh I don’t wanna mess around oh please you’ve got me bowing down You can’t make no mistakes, turn this figure out Just show me that you love me and take me home I’ll tuck you in real good you know And slap that back ya slap that back ahh oh Slap that back ya slap that back ahh oh And let your mind ride on me too I wanna make more than love with you And don’t look back, no don’t look back ahh oh Don’t look back, mo don’t look back ahh oh Oh it’s your right babe, I’ll make sure it’s a real good time for ya Oh what can we find yeah? Just tell me what’s inside of that mind babe Ohhh ahh ohhh Ohhh ahh ohhh Ohhh ahh ohhh Ahhh ohhh ohhh ohhh Just show me that you love me and take me home I’ll tuck you in real good you know And slap that back ya slap that back ahh oh Slap that back ya slap that back ahh oh (I know you want it babe, I know you need it babe ohh) And let your mind ride on me too (Just tell me what’s on your mind yeah) I wanna make more than love with you (Just give me all of your mind) And don’t look back, no don’t look back ahh oh (ahh oh) Don’t look back, no don’t look back ahh oh (ooo, ooo, ooo)
3.
Tread 03:35
Ohhh Uhh ohh ohhh I tend to keep you from my heart treading deep in the dark don’t let your arms go slow You try to learn and know my arts my lost and longing drifted thoughts don’t let your bones grow cold You spoil my meals, stir up my fears drinking in my own doubts Ahh ohhh ahh ohhh ahh ohhh Recall the time I made you start? Swiftly touched the moving spot just let your body float The evening lights will make us soft no other way to hold this off your breath will lift you home I enjoy your cries, spit out my lies serving up excessive sounds Ahh ohhh ahh ohhh ahh ohhh It’s work to know your own mind Please bring me out my mind Just lean and pass the rope(ohh) And get away from your own kind the others left, we’re mighty fine your breath will lift you home (tread tread tread) Life can be wild, and sure to shine Planting from this very ground Ahh ohhh ahh ohhh ahh ohhh Tread, just let your body float Tread, don’t let your bones grow cold Tread, your breath will lift you home Tread, Don’t let your arms go slow ahhhhhh ahhhhhh(Don’t let your arms go slow) ahhhhhh Your breath will lift you home
4.
There is a place where we used to go The chill couldn’t reach us It sheltered us all You struggled about it The eyes did deceive Take me to the place we’d go mmm Take me to the place we’d go Comfort inside you, but not growing old The fruit fell before you when it meant to be yours Carried beside you in a secret palm Take me to the place we’d go mmm Take me to the place I still feel the joy of the summer we had before last You cannot reward what was meant to live in the past Oh take me to the place we’d go mmm take me to the place we’d go
5.
There’s a ghost by the river If you look close you can see him now There’s a ghost by the river I think he knew you in your past life ahh There’s an illness come over I think it hurts me to be here You’re the only one to fix it I’m so affected there’s no escaping (ooo ooo ooo) won’t you calm me with it? (ooo ooo ooo) won’t you say you’ll meet me in the afternoon? I know it’s early days but I can’t change my mood So pick me up after work (give me something to look forward to) Pick me up after work (I’ll come out and search for you) Pick me up after work Pick me up after work
6.
There she goes, always in the right place She knows the words before you choose to say Her house is warm, and her walls are safe The growth you know is set within her frame And I could get a tattoo that mapped out your entire land And would the scales just lean to you, lifting up other men? Is it worth the burden? What’s the cost of my time? To be so open, hmm hmm hmm There he goes, always in a dark place He cursed the hands, the lips, the entire case His heart is worn, and his world seems grey The light you know is far beyond his plane And I could get a tattoo that mapped out your entire land And would the scales just lean to you, lifting up other men? Is it worth the burden? What’s the cost of my time? To be so open To feel so open hmm mm mm
7.
Well my my, I’ve got to say that you’re the only person up in this place that could take me now and today Yes I’d be willing, you bet yes, so come what may Don’t ask no questions, our choice has been made No use resisting let’s go now and don’t delay I’m so serious, I mean what I say I read all your signal, take your mark yes, let's start this chase You know I don’t go out, but seeing you’s enough to leave the house I’d gladly dance for you then sit around My nerves can’t help the thought, so help me now And it’s clear that I won’t get rest until you are my lover Forgive me, I don’t mean to assume It’s just your manner, your grace which commands the room You have me shaking, I hate when I lose all of my senses Gave one look and now I can’t move Forget your problems, I’ll let go of mine too I’m at the threshold, It’s too late I’ve broken all my rules You know I don’t go out, but seeing you’s enough to leave the house I’d gladly dance for you then sit around My nerves can’t help the thought, so help me now And it’s clear that I won’t get rest until you are my— Baby, Baby, felt a healing when I saw your face and now I can’t erase Baby take my hand, why can’t you rescue me? Please believe me when I say, say, say You know I don’t go out, but seeing you’s enough to leave the house I’d gladly dance for you then sit around My nerves can’t help the thought, so help me now You know I don’t go out, I said I don’t go out, but seeing you’s enough to leave the house I’d gladly dance for you then sit around My nerves can’t help the thought so help me now And it's clear that I won’t get rest until you are my lover
8.
9.
Bath 02:43
What will it take to feel different? What will it take to feel alright? There’s so much distance in here now There’s so much distance in here now We all make mistakes We all breakdown Can we return to the beginning? Can we return to when I saw your face? It was brighter than two worlds It was brighter than two worlds What will replace your figure now? Who can I text throughout the day? Who will remind me of what it’s like? Who will remind us of what it’s like? There will be a difference There will be a day
10.
Still 04:09 video
You claim you don’t know why I’m mad You say you’ve never been this close This isn’t how I usually act Will I ever be here again? When did my love start tasting bad? I changed myself to suit your options I gave you everything I had Will I ever be here again? I feel out of control and seems to feel rather small When there’s no one here to witness my life, I want you I feel out of control, nothing here feels solid to hold You’re the only one willing so here is my life, I want you Still patiently waiting for you Still patiently waiting for you Still patiently waiting for you (mmmm) What could have turned you so mean? Did you ever feel our fire? How valuable is this to you? Will I ever see you again? How could you walk away from me, when I already set you apart? I tried to wipe the slate clean Will I ever see you again? I feel out of control and seems to feel rather small When there’s no one here to witness my life, I want you I feel out of control nothing here feels solid to hold You’re the only one willing so here is my life, I want you Still patiently waiting for you Still patiently waiting for you Still patiently waiting for you(oooo)
11.
(mmhmmm) Don’t know what the rage was born in I feel it as a sting, it pours inside a summer rain It use to leave me, now it’s with me in the morning I count the days no longer can I hear the number It finds me in the night, keeps me warm and holds me tight sends me on a path that never ever seems to end Breathing doesn’t slow it down So I cry and I cry, and I swallow it once again I’m singing Just let go pretty baby It’s okay let it go it’s not worth it baby Just let go pretty baby Let it go Let it go go go baby baby Just let go pretty baby It’s okay let it go it’s not worth it baby Won’t you let go pretty baby? Let it go let it go go go baby baby Yesterday I saw the other He asked me why I had a face that seemed to frown I said I couldn’t find my lover He smirked turned around and gave a gentle bow He told me to return on home and not remember Said love is just a curse and made for foolish girls His grin began to fade to thunder, so I ran and I ran and told my brain to think of other sounds Just let go pretty baby It’s okay let it go it’s not worth it baby Just let go pretty baby Let it go go go go go go baby baby Just let go pretty baby It’s okay let it go it’s not worth it baby Won’t you let go pretty baby? Let it go Let it go go go baby baby Doctor, can you please believe me? I have no face, my feet no longer touch the ground Doctor, please hear me There must be a place that’s really freedom bound Doctor are you with me? I feel a burn and can no longer fight my yearning Doctor please see me Let me fly, let me fly, let me fly fly fly. I’m singing Just let go pretty baby It’s okay let it go it’s not worth it baby Just let go pretty baby Let it go Let it go go go go baby baby Just let go pretty baby It’s okay let it go it’s not worth it baby Won’t you let go pretty baby? Let it go Let it go go go baby baby (mmhmm mmhmm) Quenton Let Go You need to let go Just think of sun Remember when you run You don’t have to be so cold You know are bold I know you can fly Remember what mama said Lift your head up high (ohhhh) Baby let it go it’s not worth it baby

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released December 4, 2020

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an only child Los Angeles, California

Born in New Orleans, an only child found his voice at a young age singing in the church. Trained as a modern dancer, his intimate and authentic music stylings build on his career as a multifaceted performing artist.
The debut album, ‘Prepare the Body,’ serves as a form of healing, having been recorded just three months after the artist underwent vocal cord surgery.
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