airhead (2025) from Filipino Americana by Chris Mendoza

Airhead
I'd never been called out
I'm not stupid but I guess I forget
Far off, but right behind a screen
TikTok links and messages to me

I know
My home's catching fire
And I'm broken
Bagged up for the coroner

(primal sigh)

Take me
Let's go for a walk
Run your dogs out over dark blocks
Feelings
They're always hard to say
Both my folks want to vote the wrong way

I know
My home's catching fire
And I'm broken
Backed up in the corner again

You are a quiet place for me

Airhead
That's all I've ever been
I'm not dumb but fuck if I don't pretend
Far off and right behind the trees
UFOs are scheming to steal me
Feelings
They're always hard to say
I feel crazy driving away
So take me
Far beyond the sky
There's room for your dog
Right between you and I

• Acoustic
• indie
• modern folk
• original music
• pop
• singer-songwriter
• Nevada