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Japanese Butterfly (Maxi​-​Single)

by JATK

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Come down To the ground From the cloud Show him some love And when they tell you it’s easy it’s really hard You flew in on a breeze with a silver cup He learned Japanese just to say what’s up But he never believed that you would come this far Taking off is easy You show him how to start By letting go of secrets In caterpillar hearts Your chrysalis is changing For better or for worse Paint colors on your wings Now you're dying in reverse You tell him that it’s all right To be the bigger man But he is just a dumb boy Without a coffee can
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Come down To the ground From the cloud Show him some love And when they tell you it’s easy it’s really hard You flew in on a breeze with a silver cup He learned Japanese just to say what’s up But he never believed that you would come this far Taking off is easy You show him how to start By letting go of secrets In caterpillar hearts Your chrysalis is changing For better or for worse Paint colors on your wings Now you're dying in reverse You tell him that it’s all right To be the bigger man But he is just a dumb boy Without a coffee can

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released June 4, 2021

Matt Jatkola: Vocals, guitar, bass
Anthony Hoey: Lead guitar
Seth Botos: Drums

Recorded at Peace & Love Laboratories, Arlington, MA; The Wallpaper Room, Brooklyn, NY; Studio 52, Allston, MA
Engineered by Matt Jatkola, Anthony Hoey, Seth Botos

Mixed by Adam Taylor at Bang-A-Song Studios, Gloucester, MA

"Japanese Butterfly (Acoustic)" recorded and mixed by Matt Jatkola at Peace & Love Laboratories, Arlington, MA

Mastered by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East, Somerville, MA

Produced by Matt Jatkola

Cover photography by Niki Fandel

All songs written by Matt Jatkola
© & ℗ 2021, 2 STEP IZ DED (ASCAP)

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The power-pop project from Boston songwriter Matt Jatkola offers a personal glimpse into his past year’s cancer journey. Read the story behind the song: publisist.substack.com/p/jatk-frees-a-japanese-butterfly

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JATK Boston, Massachusetts

JATK (pronounced “Jack”), the power-pop project from Boston-based songwriter Matt Jatkola and his circle of collaborators, cranks up an arsenal of hooks and riffs with affecting jolts of guitar-rock reflected through a knack for pop melody. After the release of a number of eclectic singles, the debut full-length album 'Shut Up And Be The Light' is out now! ... more

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