From the recording Yet To Be Named
"Eugene" stands out. The earnest lyrics sung over skilled, minimalist finger-picking make the song a suitable soundtrack for every kid who came to Eugene for college and transformed because of the experience.
The song also showcases Gilmore's voice at its most authentic. And the sparse instrumentation makes it possible to hear a subtle roughness under all that bright-eyed optimism.--- Serena Markstrom- Register Guard
"Eugene is clearly the standout acoustic track on the album with almost Cat Stevens-esque vocals." The Oregon Voice
Lyrics
Oh no, four years ago I settled down a claiming this new home, Eugene has got the best of me<br />
I‘ve heard that in my life, the younger years are only strife and trouble, I doubt that I’ll keep on listening<br />
oh yeah I thought of that, to travel back when we were stacked and growing, not quite as humble as we should<br />
this now is just as good, it seems all well yet understood we’re going <br />
and never getting there <br />
I’m breathing I’m tired I’m packing up and I’m heading home<br />
Im’ peaking I’m wired all lost in tune but I’m heading home<br />
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Here’s to our yesterday, a hiding out where we’ve always known<br />
but NOW you’ve got the best of me<br />
I’ve found that in my life, the future tends not to arrive quite humbled <br />
I can’t control my questioning <br />
Oh yeah I thought of that, to travel back when everything seemed easy <br />
How often we misjudge <br />
This now is far to much, to ever feel our time is crutched and broken <br />
and we’re much younger than we feel.<br />
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I’m breathing I’m tired I’m packing up and I’m heading home<br />
Im’ peaking I’m wired all lost in tune but I’m heading home<br />