Biography:
Owen is a solo project of musician Mike Kinsella. Kinsella is one of the dominant figures in the Chicago indie scene, having also led the band American Football, and played in the bands Cap'n Jazz, Joan of Arc and Owls. He also plays drums for the trio Their / They're / There. Owen is known for its soft melodies, sparse playing and plaintive vocals.
He has released the following full-length albums:
'Owen' (2001)
'No Good for No One Now' (2002)
'I Do Perceive.' (2004)
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Capo 1
F G
I got high with an art teacher of mine
C G C
I learned how to paint portraits and landscapes with perspective
F
but I've been sitting here
G
the better part of eighteen years
C
blank stare blank canvas
G C
I'm in need of a new view
Am
of some new scenery to render
F G
there's a boat leaving
C G
where it goes, well I don't know
F
I've been buried alive
G C
my history teacher by my side
G C
lest I forget those mistakes that better men have made
F
the battles fought and lost
G
small victories at what cost?
C G C
the curriculum is dated, my inspiration fading
Am
a slow setting sun
F G
there's a boat leaving
C G
where it goes, well I don't know
C G C
but if it floats i'm getting on
Am
with or without you
F
the winds are strong enough
G C
our native tongues will fail us
G C
oh the pleasure I would take
Am
in renaming everything
F G
there are boats leaving
C G
where they go, well I don't know
C Am
but it's a chance to see something new
F
will you come with me?
F G
I got high with an art teacher of mine
C G C
I learned how to paint portraits and landscapes with perspective
F
but I've been sitting here
G
the better part of eighteen years
C
blank stare blank canvas
G C
I'm in need of a new view
Am
of some new scenery to render
F G
there's a boat leaving
C G
where it goes, well I don't know
F
I've been buried alive
G C
my history teacher by my side
G C
lest I forget those mistakes that better men have made
F
the battles fought and lost
G
small victories at what cost?
C G C
the curriculum is dated, my inspiration fading
Am
a slow setting sun
F G
there's a boat leaving
C G
where it goes, well I don't know
C G C
but if it floats i'm getting on
Am
with or without you
F
the winds are strong enough
G C
our native tongues will fail us
G C
oh the pleasure I would take
Am
in renaming everything
F G
there are boats leaving
C G
where they go, well I don't know
C Am
but it's a chance to see something new
F
will you come with me?
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Owen Family
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