Can't Unknow (2025 Album)

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2025 - Can't Unknow
 

- All songs and lyrics written and arranged by Zach Bouchard

- Rhythm Guitar and Vocals by Zach Bouchard

- Mandolin by Greg Bjork

- Lead Bariton Ukelele and Vocal Harmonies by Erik Neilson

- Bass Guitar by Dave Sheaffer

- Drums by Mark Pozzo

- Mixed & Mastered By Dave Sheaffer, Corpse Mountain Productions, Worcester, MA.

- Co-Produced by Jake Hoffman

- Additional Contributors:  

Jenny McEdward - Vocals on Gather, Dance of the Fireflies, Lost In Thought, The Maple & Ash, and Tonight.  

Dena Riegel - Vocals on Adrenaline Butterfly, Greta, and Dance of the Fireflies. 

Tess Gionet - Violin on Greta and Tonight.  Maple Bouchard-Simpson - Vocals on Black Mirror and Greta. 

Greg Abbot - Hand Percussion on Wetiko.  Embry Pangou - Vocals on Gather.  

Ethan Hipple - Vocals on Gather.  

Jacob Hoffman - Guitars on Lost in Thought and Tonight, Banjo on Gather and Good Days, Bass on Greta and Tonight, and Piano on Greta and Lost in Thought.  

Gather also includes professional hand clapping by Josh, Ethan, Embry, Katie, Asher & Maple.

When I woke up, the last snow was gone
Birds were out, singing songs
I knew right then, would be a good day
And I’d accept, whatever comes my way
 

Something about the birds
Something ‘bout the breeze
Something about her eyes
Brings me to my knees
Problems to solve
That I could think about
But I ain’t got time
‘cause the sun is out
 

Tickets to the show, this afternoon
Think they’re gonna play, my favorite tunes
Playing outside, the sun setting down
With our friends, good vibes all around
 

Something about the birds
Something ‘bout the breeze
Something about her eyes
Brings me to my knees
Problems to solve
That I could think about
But I ain’t got time
‘cause the sun is out
 

Sun shines down, arrests my soul
Gives me life, I wanna grown old
So Come with me, let’s grow old
Come with me, let’s grow old
 

We got home, went towards the bed
Songs were still, singing in our heads
Knew right then, would be a good night
Everything’s, gonna be alright
 

Something about the birds
Something ‘bout the breeze
Something about her eyes...
Problems to solve
That I could think about
But I ain’t got time
‘cause the sun is out
 

Sun shines down, let's grow 

We’ve got our guns, our germs, and our steel
But look inside, tell me, how do we feel?
Our acts and deeds, leave us, both unwell
If our God were real, we’d go, straight to hell
 

Wetiko, let it go
Wetiko, please let it go
Where did you come from, I don’t know
Wetiko
 

We’ve got our money, and all our, fancy stores
But look inside, how come, we still want more?
Instatiable and un-, relenting greed
Confusing wants, with our needs
 

Wetiko, let it go
Wetiko, please let it go
Where did you come from, I don’t know
Wetiko
 

Their peril, was our progress
But our progress, is our peril
Forced signings, deception
False treaties
 

We’re big, we’re strong, all our, toys are loud
But look inside and tell me, are we proud?
The question we should ask, since our birth
Exploit and plunder is it, is it all we’re worth?
 

Wetiko, let it go
Wetiko, please let it go
Where did you come from, I don’t know
Wetiko

Listen to the river
Welcome in the sun
Let the moment surround us
Gather Everyone
Listen to the rhythm
Surrender to the drum
Be here in this moment
Gather Everyone
 

The tide rolls out
The tide rolls in
The tide rolls out
And comes back again
We are all one
Everything’s alive
Ther’re spirits all around
Have a look outside
 

Listen to the river
Welcome in the sun
Let the moment surround us
Gather Everyone
Listen to the rhythm
Surrender to the drum
Be here in this moment
Gather Everyone
 

The blink of an eye
We all disappear
In the grand scheme of time
What is a year?
Let your mind serve you
Don’t serve your mind
Become aware
Be more kind
Be more Kind
 

Oh yeah
 

Nobody knows, where it all began
Nobody knows, how it’s gonna end
And that’s OK, si-down my friend
Watch the tide roll out, and come back again
 

Listen to the rhythm
Surrender to the drum
 

Hey ya hey , Hey ya hey
Hey ya hey , Hey ya hey
Hey ya hey , Hey ya hey
Hey ya hey , Hey ya hey
Hey ya hey , Hey ya hey
Hey ya hey , Hey ya hey
Hey ya hey , Hey ya hey
Hey ya hey , Hey ya hey
Hey ya hey

Friday night, the week is done
Seems like you’ve been on the run
But I caught, that look in your eye
 

You’re walking around, in those new pants
I’m wonderin’, if there’s a chance
That we won’t let, this moment pass us by
 

So let’s go put, the kids to bed
Laugh about, the things they said
Fill ourselves, a great big glass o’ wine
 

We’ll talk about, the good old days
Ignore bills, we had to pay
And I’ll be yours, if you will be mine
 

And I’m tired, and you’re worn out
House is a mess, dishes about
But I know what, we can do
On the days, when you feel down
Stumblin’ to, the ground
I’ll be there, lying next to you
Yes I’ll be there, lying next to you
 

So lay me down, and tease me
Just go ahead, and please me
Anything, to ease the weary mind
 

I’ll return, the favor
Your body, I will savor
Let’s explore, and see what we can find
 

The fireplace, is burning bright
We can stay up, ‘till midnight
Searching for, that long lost winter flame
 

I’m tangled up, in your hair
I’m vulnerable, but I don’t care
I can’t help, but call out your name
 

And I’m tired, and you’re worn out
House is a mess, dishes about
But I know what, we can do
On the days, when you feel down
Stumblin’ to, the ground
I’ll be there, lying next to you
Yes I’ll be there, lying next to you 

Was there as a kid
Watching what they did
Stadium was full
It was unacceptable
Would lie awake in bed
Practice in his head
The night already won
Long before it had begun
(Long before it had begun)
 

The vision all laid out
A dream without a doubt
Glory days before the days
Gotta figure out a way
Impossible to deny
Adrenaline butterfly
Adrenaline butterfly
 

Let them yell my name
Nothing will be the same
Just put me in the game
 

Let them yell my name
Nothing will be the same
Just put me in the game
 

Finely the night arrived
Looked up at thee sky
Sudden silence all around
His breath the only sound
Entered a different realm
Gods-were-at-the helm
Only one could understand
Who all played a hand
Didn’t even feel
The kicking at his heel
To try and slow him down
But he just ran around
Impossible to deny
Adrenaline butterfly
Adrenaline butterfly
 

Let them yell my name
Nothing will be the same
Just put me in the game
 

Is this the end?
Time will tell
Put me in the game
 

Put me in the game
Put me in the game (Oh the game)
Put me in the game
Put me in the game
Put me in
 

Hands raised towards the sky
Tears fall from his eyes
Impossible to deny
Adrenaline butterfly
Adrenaline butterfly
 

A way, Impossible to Deny
Adrenaline butterfly
Adrenaline butterfly
Adrenaline butterfly
Adrenaline butterfly 

Tall and proud
The Maple tree
Tough as nails
But your sap runs sweet
You make the best of friends loyal to them all
Your foliage the best of the fall
When winter comes, you persevere
Find your love, and own the fear
 

I’ll never forget, the day you arrived
Holding you my first born child
My little girl
 

All the animals
love the Ash tree
They feed on your
Generosity
Golden leaves and your tannins mild
Happy as can be to let it all grow wild
When storm clouds come, you play their game
Step outside, enjoy the rain
 

I’ll never forget, the day you arrived
Holding you my sweet sweet child
My little boy
 

Whatever you need, night or day
I’ll be there, full embrace
Won’t let you go 

Daddy can we talk?
I’ve been reading the news
How can so many
Not see the abuse?
Seems like adults
Have been led astray
We live in a box
Throw things away-hey
There’s a whole wide world
Outside of this town
As I grow up
I see what’s going down
 

Cause now I know, yes I know
Now I know, I can’t unknow
I won’t give up, I won’t give in
Blinking red light
Calling out your sins
Cause now I know
Now I know
Yes I know
Yes I know
 

I’m not your hero
Just a wake up call
What’s been good for you
Isn’t good for all
Two sides to history
The right and the wrong
Look your children in the eye
Whose side are you on?
Now or never
Time to change your ways
Midnight's approaching
Nothing left to say
 

Cause now I know, yes I know
Now I know, I can’t unknow
I won’t give up, I won’t give in
Blinking red light
Calling out your sins
Cause now I know
Now I know
Yes I know
Yes I know
 

Merchants of doubt
Try and obfuscate
The inconvenient truth
Nobody can escape
Defend your self
In a suit and tie
Briefcase heavy
Is filled with lies
But you can’t ignore
What’s on the ground
‘Cause when the water rises
You too will drown
 

Cause now I know
Now I know
Yes I know yes I know
I can’t unknow
Now I know
Now I know 

I see your face, on the TV screen
Even when you smile, you look so mean
Hear your voice, on the radio
Seem so proud of what, you don’t know
This is not how, supposed to be
You speak for you, but you don’t, speak for me
 

When you go low, we’ll rise above
When you choose fear, we’ll choose love
When you build your walls, we’ll climb our ropes
When you bring your pain, we’ll bring our hope
 

Your platforms based on, hypocrisy
Your casting doubt on, democracy
You bankrupt ya companies, bankrupt the state
You rob your supporters, they think you’re great
They don’t question, your immorality
There are days I wonder, is this reality?
 

When you go low, we’ll rise above
When you choose fear, we’ll choose love
When you build your walls, we’ll climb our ropes
When you bring your pain, we’ll bring our hope
 

As long as you’re, still around
I can tell you this, we won’t back down
As long as you’re, still around
I can tell you this, we won’t back down 

It had been so long, since I’d seen the show
So many places, I had to go
A forgotten, piece of my past
Like a memory, burned to ash
And I’m home now, I’ve returned
And it turns out, the fire still burns
My youth laid out, before my eyes
As I watched, the dance of
The fireflies
 

Send out a warning, or try to find a mate
They’re just like us, bound to fate
Hey ladies, check out the light
not to dim, not too bright
Come home with me, look up at the sky
As we watch, the dance of….
The fireflies
 

They were here, long before
Edison, knocked on the door
Trapped them in glass, so we could see
But his invention, blinded you and me
And remember, can still see the light
By embracing, color of the night
And these moments, they pass you by
Don’t forget, the dance of
The fireflies
 

Send out a warning, or try to find a mate
They’re just like us, bound to fate
Hey ladies, check out the light
not to dim, not too bright
Come home with me, look up at the sky
As we watch, the dance of….
The fireflies 

Thoughts arrive
Like the wind that blows
From where the come
Nobody knows
Who’s in charge?
I wonder too
Why does the mind
Need something do?
 

I’m lost in thought again
Are you my foe or my friend?
You from away or from within?
I’m lost in thought again
 

Old Path
White Clouds
A hidden truth
In the Power of Now
Discovered mind
Never knew was lost
Was always there
Beneath the moss
 

I’m lost in thought again
Are you my foe or my friend?
You from away or from within?
I’m lost in thought again
 

The questions to ask
I ponder a lot
When the answers come
I’m lost, in thought again
Oh again
 

I’m lost in thought again
Are you my foe or my friend?
You from away or from within?
I’m lost in thought again
I’m lost in thought again
Are you my foe?
You from away or from within?
I’m lost in thought again