I called your name
Heard my own scream, it seemed so far
As I stood in that junkyard
Staring at you dying on the ground
I couldn't move, I couldn't get to you
Couldn't feel my legs, they were trapped in ice
I just watched you fall
Saw you bleeding, I felt useless
'Cause I just froze
When you needed me the most
I couldn't stand by you
I just froze
And I hate myself
Had to be strong, to keep you safe
But I just froze
When I think of that day
I feel the guilt, I fear I'll lose my way
But now that I am here, I promise I won't let you down
I'll be looking after you, keep you safe and sound
And from now on I'll be your guardian
No matter what, I'll stand by your side
I'll never leave you alone
'Cause I can't forget that day
When I just froze
When you needed me the most
I couldn't stand by you
I just froze
And I hate myself
Had to be strong, to keep you safe
But I just froze
This New Zealand group have a sweet glaze and an underlying toothiness that would have fit right in on mid-’90s alt-rock radio. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 1, 2019