Oregon is Dead (a Brendan Linwood Original Song)

This is a song inspired by John Green's book, Paper Towns. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment!

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The title of this song was inspired by my friend Lauren: http://www.youtube.com/oregonisdead

Lyrics:
You've been here for too long, your roots are too deep in this ground.
You're afraid that we might see right through the mysteries surrounding you.
And if I want to find you I'll just look beneath my toes;
Just don't forget to call when you get home.

You can't wait to leave behind you all this bitter eastern air.
You've heard that the Pacific sun is better for your perfect hair.
But Oregon is dead and California's Mexico;
Just don't forget to call when you get home.

It's not the destination, it's the leaving that you love.
A string tied to a red balloon, you float away above the world
And all the paper people throwing all their sticks and stones;
Just don't forget to call when you get home.

There's never time to think about the ones you leave behind,
Your eye's on the horizon and you're hoping that you'll find yourself
Between the gravel shoulders and the white lines of the road.
Just don't forget to call when you get home.

I know I'll never find you if you don't want to be found,
But never till the end will I forget the smell and sound of you.
So while you are away I will be sleeping by the phone;
Just in case you call when you get home.

Chords: (Capo 7th fret)
D: 20023x
Em: 02203x
C: 03203x

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[defense360]

Wow. This is just...stellar.

[brendanlinwood]

@defense360 Thank you Sadie!

[oregonisdead]

Oh, Secret Cousin. This is amazing. I have chills. I'm so proud of you!

[brendanlinwood]

@oregonisdead This song literally would not exist without you. True story: I was in the shower and I was like, man, Oregon is Dead would be a sweet lyric. And then this happened. This wasn't supposed to be awkward, and now it is a little bit...

[mopingmyrtle]

Is that a Doctor Who shirt I see Brendan? I can spot a Tardis anywhere :P

[brendanlinwood]

@mopingmyrtle It says "You never forget your first doctor" - I love it.

[sinkfold9]

A beautiful song, for a beautiful book. I can't wait to hear the song for The Fualt In Our Stars. wait, there will be one for TFIOS right!? please make one, your so awesome at song writing!

[schemestresses]

YOU'RE ALIVE?!?! BUT IT'S BEEN FIVE MONTHS. Come back to the youtube. -Taylor

[somoosetastic]

Lovely song! I actually just reread Paper Towns last night, so this was pretty awesome timing.

Good to see your face again! I hope all is well :)

[thevoiceofinsanity1]

hey man good song...glad to see you back

[JustSayingVloggity]

Brendan, your videos remind me of Oreos.

I enjoy Oreos immensely.

I can go weeks at a time without partaking in Oreos with no ill-effects.

But when that rare moment occurs when I get to have an Oreo, it is as good as any that I have ever had.

Basically what I'm trying to say is that your videos are always a welcome treat!

[JustSayingVloggity]

@Bazement258Studios Oregon is dead is the name of an individual here on YouTube that is close with Brendan. She was part of the inspiration for this song, I'm nearly certain of it. If you have time, you should check her out.

[Bazement258Studios]

As a native Oregonian I find great offense in the statement "Oregon is dead." I haven't read Paper Towns yet though. I assume it will make more sense when I do.

[SpellboundSama]

<333

[KayleeCommons]

I love this. Like really really love this. I will steal the replay button and hide it under my pillow and listen to it forever without shame.

[terrastar12]

This is wonderful, as usual. It's nice to see your face on the YouTubez again, my friend! :)