How 'Bout You
Brendan Benson · One Mississippi/The Wellfed Boy EP [2003]
Does it break your heart each time I fall apart?
Does it give you purpose in this life?
And when I tell the truth
Does it mean as much to you?
I could never live a lie
how 'bout you?
And I don't think it's so wrong to feel
I've lived too long
Without the pull of gravity beneath me
And it's not so hard to believe
These tricks I use to deceive
Like a rabbit from a hat or card up my sleeve
Thought about being with you
Thought how it's always been
You takin' apart what I glued
I know it's mine but it's crude I think you're so rude
Follow the moon and the sun
And all of the damage it's done
I want to but I can't run
I know it's only just begun
It ain't no fun
Thought about eyes of green
And all of the shit that they've seen
Never made it past seventeen
Man what a scene
You know what I mean?
Thought of a skull and crossbones
The poison it runs through our bones
The junkies that live with their jones
Always reaping what they've sown
My mind is blown
Thought of what's yours and what's mine
And who all has got that much time
Hey mister can you spare a dime?
The words always rhyme
The sun don't shine
How 'Bout You
Brendan Benson's 'How 'Bout You' stands as a defining track from his early solo career, appearing on the 2003 release One Mississippi/The Wellfed Boy EP. This recording captures the essence of Benson's signature blend of jangly guitar pop and soulful rock, a style that would later permeate his full-length albums. The song showcases his ability to craft intimate, melodic arrangements that balance upbeat rhythms with introspective songwriting. As part of a discography that includes critically acclaimed works like Lapalco and The Alternative To Love, this track highlights the consistent quality and emotional resonance found throughout his body of work. It remains a notable example of the genre's evolution in the early 2000s, reflecting the artist's enduring influence on indie rock and his distinct vocal delivery.