Ever AfterOnce upon a time I used to romanticize Used to besomebody never mind Don’t miss it that much now I think it’s sinking in Days that I wonder where I’ve been In picture perfect porcelain But I won’t lose a pound You say I would make a better liar I never face the music when it’s dire I breathe disaster, ever after Don’t pull away from me now Don’t you move, can’t you stay where you are just for now I could be your perfect disaster You could be my ever after You could be my ever after, after all I could be your perfect disaster You could be my ever after Apologies I’m not myself, but I can guarantee That when I get back you won’t believe That you knew me well Don’t want to think about it I’m fucking tired of getting sick about it Now stand back up and be a man about it And fi ght for something Nobody told ya this is gonna fold ya We go marching in like toy soldiers To have and hold ya over sold ya They’re marching

like toy soldiers Somehow don’t, you dare fail Fail me now ever after Face the music when it’s dire Once upon a time This place was beautiful and mine But now it’s just a bottom line Barely comes to mind Ever After was mine I’ll be your disaster, ever after So fi re away Goodbye

Haven’t Had EnoughTesting testing, I’m justsuggesting, you and I might not be the best thing Exit exit, somehow I guessed it right But I still want you want you, don’t mean to taunt you, if you leave now I’ll come back and haunt you, you’ll remember return to sender now Well I just wish we could go back one more time and begin it Back before I lost myself somewhere in it

We’ve been stuck now so long, we just got the start wrong One more last try, I’m a get the ending right You can’t stop this and I must insist that

You haven’t had enough, you haven’t had enough Stuck now so long, we just got the start wrong No more last place, you better get your story straight You can’t stop this and I must insist You haven’t had enough, you haven’t had enough I still need you need you, don’t mean to tease you If you want me, I’ll come b ack and meet you Whisper whisper you must admit you want it

Don’t you need it, don’t you want this at all Don’t you need it, don’t you want this at all Testing testing, I’m justsuggesting, you and I mightjust be the best thing

By NowHow have you been, can I come in Just came to get my things And then I guess I’m leaving If I could say what you’d like to hear I’d whisper in your ear, it’s only temporary But I’ve been taking you for granted and I thought you’d feel the same as me It’s time that I come clean But, but for now can we, just both pretend to sleepSometimes the one you want is not the one you need What goes around don’t come around You should know me by now Better than, Should know me by now I should know you as well

Our talk is small, I’m 7 inches tall And you should keep the apartment So here’s my keys, change all the bills We’re only built to spill and wonder where the heart went You’ve beentaking me for granted I know that I remember you I think that you remember me too How can one of us still feel blessed when the other one’s lost I know you got to feel the change Just gets worst when it stays the sameHow can one of us still feel blessed when the other one’s so lost

Truth or DareNow follow me down to it,just follow me down to itNobody will know how you come, and you go for it Not gonna get dangerous, you don’t got to worry about us Somebody to give what you get and you’ll get what you need now And these lights get bright so let me show you It would be so nice to know you It’s as easy as

One two three do you see what I doTruth or dare now yes I double dare you You, you, me, now I think you got it One last breath, and just spin the bottle now You know you don’t need to be so worried Even though, below I’m still thinking about it One two three and I double dare me as well Truth, Dare

This will be our dirty little secret,Give in to the slowdecent Give in to the trustto feel it Give in to the pull and the push and the forthand back We’re not going to slow you down, we’re not gonna hold you to it I guess it depends in the end, after all we’re all friends here

Desperate MeasuresGonna make a heartthrob out of me Just a bit of minor surgery These desperate times call for desperate measures I’ll give you something to cry about Show some skin and would be caché, How could you let this get to desperate measures now For a fi rst effort this feels kinda last ditch I guess this just got kinda drastic Trust us you just fell off the bus baby I can’t let this go when I got you right where I want you I’ve been pushing for this for so long Kiss me, just once for luck These are desperate measures now Have a piece of American dream Open up and swallow on your knees And say thank you I’d like some desperate measures please Trust us you just fell off the bus, suckers Yeah, well payback is a Mother Fucker Go forever, for worse or better My poor heart will only surrender now

PorcelainYou thought by now you’d have it fi gured out You can’t erase the way it pulls when seasons change It hurts sometimes to fi nd where you begin But you are perfect porcelain

The slow and simple melody,of tears you cannot keep from me It’s alright if you don’t know what you need I’m right here when, You need some-one to see It’s not speak or forever hold your peace It’s alright to take time and fi nd where you’ve been You are perfect porcelain

When your heart releases You won’t fall to pieces You’ll let those old diseases lie And your heart releases You won’t fall to pieces And your breath comes crashing in Like perfect porcelain

Go forever, for worse or better My poor heart will

FalloutAn empty room, I’m empty too Everything just reminds me of you So many things that I shouldn’t have missed The more that I push and the more you resist It’s easy to say it’s for the best When you want more, well you leave me with less I’m awake and trying While you’re sleeping like a babybeside him I’m on the ledge, while you’re so god damn polite and composed I know you see me and you’re making it look so easy What comes and goes, I go without I know you’re fine, but what about Fallout, Through the fallout Well now there’s him and now there’s me The secrets you give and the secrets you keep Nevertheless, it’s never your let It’s more that I give and the less that I get Don’t tell me to fight, to fight for you After this long I shouldn’t have too

StutterI know, I never make this easyIt’s easier to disappear You said give me something that I can go on Together , anywhere but here Sing it backAnd I’m begging you Bring me back to life I just can’t stand leaving you alone tonight It’s too late to go, already taken me forever just to try you know One for the money, two for the show Three to get ready and four to go For the life of me Idon’t know why it took meso long to see, I just Stutter,did I stutter

Sunshine, blinds you if you stare But now I see crystal clear So here I am, you can take or leave me But I won’t ever be anywhere but here

Toy SoldiersWho’ll be my Montague now To this broken Capulet, how if not for you You’ll be my local hero, be my role model, And don’t fail me now Don’t you want love, don’t you want to love, I’m your biggest fan, it’s so good to finally meet you I deserve a

little more wouldn’t you say Don’t you want love, don’t you want to, Don’t you think I deserve better after all that we’ve been through Don’t you want love, now what you say I follow you like Toy Soldiers I will love you like goodbye I will love you like you died, a martyr for me Don’t you want love, don’t you want this Don’t you look so shocked it’s not the way I planned it I deserve a little more wouldn’t you say Don’t you want love, don’t you fight back, no This will hurt less if you just submit So how about a little gratitude for what I say They don’t know you, not like I do Only you and I were meant to be Understand you, just like I do Just like you and I were meant to be forever One day you will learn to love me One day you will thank me you’ll see If I can’t have you no one can

B TeamYou could want this See if it fi ts for a bit and if you don’t like it Then you can go, like you have been And I’ll never tell how I fell for it I never fell before 3, 2, 1, you get right up and I’m the one done You never say yes not quite no You say just enough to make me not go You choose your words in careful voice But in the end I’m not the fi rst choice You say you want someone just like meSo then why am I your plan B You know you love the wayI linger and You keep me wrapped right around your fi nger and You say just wait a little longer And in time I could be the right one Please, I’m the B team

This could hurt some But if we don’t, we’ll never know what it’s worth to you Isaw you fi rst, do youremember, You played it well, Victims sell, how I fellfor it I never fell before You like to beg me, yes you like it

So SoonYou say sometimes it’s like I hardly know you Andmaybe there’s some things I never showed you Sometimes you’re certain but you just can’t get it working it all You say to yourself somebody better Will understand you more than I ever I’ll shake his hand and smile and say I understand, and while I do, That don’t mean I don’t think about you I know we said it’s just as well That I won’t keep you formyself But I don’t want to see you happier with somebody else Why can’t you just be lonely I know you need someone too This just feels so soon I know some things should just stay broken I’m well aware this should remain unspoken But I’ve been working on the things thatI was learning all wrong I know sometimes I onlytwist you

And maybe I’m too proud to say I missed you But what if here and now I tell you that I’m all fi gured out Or maybe I just like how that sounds I know it seems beneath me But sometimes it’s not so easy To wish you well and let you go

No PlaceLike HomeThere’s no yellow bricks to follow back and run from that disaster Familiar sins come crashing in and sever forever and after My old friend it’s time I leave you here for once for all in frozen alabasterBelieve me There’s no place like home

A shallow grave where I can keep it safe or hide away for just in case I need it My old friend it’s time to say goodbye again No need to tell me where you’ve been I feel it Shallow graves for shallow heartsFor pick-me-ups and fall-aparts For promises that never started right

Carolina tell me how I’m gonna get down from hereYou only ever just disappear but I can’t let you go Carolina tell you I’m gonna get the ending right I know I startedit wrong but I think that it’sas easy as 1, 2, 3 do you see what I do Truth or dare yousay double dare you You,you, me, I think you got it right

Another day on the assembly line Everybody better marchin time Cos the fact that we don’t care why You’ve been sayin coulda shoulda woulda Toy soldiers, will you follow, Face the music when it’s dire This is true love ever after

Once upon a time, this place was beautiful and mine But now it’s just a bottom line,There’s no yellow bricks, but happily, ever after, we lived, The end

Josh RamsayVocals, Guitar, Piano, Harmonica, Drums,Bass, Programming, Corn Shucking

Matt Webb Guitar, Piano, Vocals, CNC Overhead Router

Mike Ayley Bass, Additional Bass, Vocals, 6am, Rhythm Bass

Ian Casselman Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Cups, Competitive Ballroom Dancing

Dave “Cap’n Rob” Genn Alabama Motel Room

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Music and Lyrics by Josh Ramsay Produced by Josh RamsayPublished by Regular Monkey Productions Inc.

Recorded at The Umbrella Factory, Vancouver BCEngineered by Josh RamsayAssisted (heavily) by Coke Zero

All songs mixed by Dave Ogilvie except “Ever After” & “No Place Like Home” mixed by Dave Ogilvie and

Josh Ramsay, and “Porcelain” mixed by Josh Ramsay

“Haven’t Had Enough”, “By Now”, “Fallout”, “Truth or Dare”, “Stutter”, “Ever Af-ter”, “Desperate Measures”, “B Team” mixed at The Warehouse Studio, Vancouver, BCAssisted by Zack Blackstone, Josh Bowman, Brad SalterRunners: Dave Graham, Ryan Enockson, Matt Harvey, Neil Lambertsen (Priscilla Platter Specialist), Devon Bellavance

“Porcelain”, “So Soon”, “Toy Soldiers”, “No Place Like Home” mixed at The Umbrella Factory, Vancouver, BC

Singers on “Stutter”: Miles Ramsay, Corlynn Hanney, Sarah Ramsay, Camille Hen-derson, Saffron Henderson, Tania Hancheroff, Luren Music, Sarah Johns

Strings on “Ever After” & “So Soon” recorded at The Warehouse Studio, Vancouver, BCEngineered by Roger MonkAssisted by Eric MosherRunner: Devon BellavancePerformed by the Vancouver Film Orchestra

Conducted by Hal BeckettArranged by Josh Ramsay

Piano recorded at Mushroom Studios, Vancouver, BC.

Additional floor tom on “Truth or Dare” by Nik Pesut (18 inches), born and raised in Whistlah.

Additional hockey played by Rave

Additional electric lute performed by John Stamos

Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York, NY

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Management: Jonathan Simkin (Simkin Artist Management)

A&R/604 Records: Jonathan Simkin

Booking Agent: Ralph James (The Agency Group)

Photography by Ivan Otis

Art Direction & Design by Re:Form [avw]

Marianas Trench would like to thank:Jonathan Simkin, Chad Kroeger, Julie Baldwin, Kesi Smyth, Jenna Robson, Keri Gilleard, Ben Knechtel and everyone at 604 Records, Randy Lennox, Jeremy Summers, Deddy Setton, Marcus Tamm, Natalie Turano, Paul Jessop, Tony Szambor, Brian Chick, Ivar Hamilton and everyone at Universal Music Canada, Ralph James and Zaed Maqbool atThe Agency Group, Colin Minihan, Kyle Davison, Dave “Rave” Ogilvie, Greig Nori, Raine Maida, Nik Pesut, Steve Marshall, Morgan Hempstead, Deb Belinsky and the Toronto Blue Jays, Andy Deveau, Brett Jamieson, Anthony “pally” Pitcher, Kenna Danyliw, Lucy Strzalkowska, Chris Love, Richie Favalaro, Dave Genn, Carly Rae Jepsen, Craig Halket, MuchMusic. Paul Orescan, Lisa Frank, Michelle Fuentes Welch, Laura Ackermann, Dale Connone & the In2une Music staff, Anthony Paolercio, Steve Kaul, MTVu, California Music Channel, Friends Or Enemies, Missi Callazzo. Fred Taccone & Divided by 13 Amps, Rick Benson & 65 Amps, Brent Ferguson & Dr.Z Amps, Dan & Empress Effects, John Aycock & Voodoo Labs, Hoogie & WB Gear, SIT strings, Matt Brann, Tina Simpkin & Gibson Guitars, Duesenberg Guitars, Two-Rock amplifiers, Tavish Crowe, Paul Iverson, Dave Vidal, Chris Isaac & Sennheiser, Sean Browne & Yamaha, Terry Ryan & Sabian cymbals, Scott Atkins & Al Stapleton at Vic Firth, Kathy Galbraith at SKB cases, Dinosaur Cases, Westone, Radial Engineering, Pedaltrain, Bell Canada.

Josh thanks:My parents, Miles and Corlynn. I can never put these things into words, but without your unyielding love and support, and constant exposure to all kinds of music and studios, I wouldn’t be the person I am today, and I wouldn’t have ever been able to make this record. I couldn’t have ever dreamed of better parents than you. My sisters, Ange, Sara, Shelly and Shawn, and your children, who never treat me like a rockstar. My Osoyoos family for reminding me what’s really important. The band for trusting me and being there till the end of the night when I needed it, and giving me space and understanding when I needed that too. My friends, Tane, Andrew, Chris, number 2, Brett, Nik, Steve, Mchiggins,Tux and Anemonie, and everyone who wouldn’t give a fuck if I didn’t play in a band. Edgewood for helping me to face the music when it was dire. Brian Wilson and Freddy Mercury from inspiring me to always try for greatness, even if I don’t succeed. Dave Genn, for teaching me everything I know about producing, and dealing with success. Even though you weren’t on this record, I couldn’t have made it without everything you’ve taught me. I wanna be just like you when I grow up. Rave for fearlessly following me down the rabbit hole of obscure ideas and ridiculous tracks, and doing it with a smile. And of course, Amanda. You never cease to inspire me, support me, challenge me, make me laugh, and keep me grounded. No words could ever be big enough to encompass everything about you that’s dear to me. I wouldn’t be me without you. This little symphony is for you. You are the best thing about me, and you will always be my Porcelain.

Matt thanks: Jessica, Mom, Dad, Amanda, and the rest of my family, Dr. Mike Fuoco, Steve Grippo, Mike Twining, Dave Chies, Kato Hayman, Aaron Hutchinson, Paula Kremer, John Trepp, Grandad, Andrew Twining, Rave, Kevvy, Nik Pesut, Gigante, and of course Josh, Mike and Ian for a wild ride.

Mike thanks: My family for giving me my strength and my humility. Your continued support of my dreams means more than you know. Tristanfor being the truest thing in my life. You keep me grounded and inspire me to be a better human every day. Jani for unconditional friendship nomatterwhat. Wes for inspiring me to find my inner yogi. Simkin for believing in the band when we need it most. Julie for somehow being available 24 hours a day and still being a great mom. Elisa for surviving the roller coaster. Thank you for being the most stubborn person I know. Andy for his ESP and dealing with my cheap-skate attitude. Brett for AA battery teching. Steve for the 20 years history and our UFC tradition-let’s keep it going. Josh for the music. You write the best songs I have ever heard. Ian (in advance) for stick twirling, helping me exploit duty limitations and your honesty. Matt for reading my mind, listening when that’s all that I needed and for excellent taste in scotch and food.

Ian thanks: Kim Bates for being the kindest woman I know and for having great taste in glassware, Bubba Bean for the long walks, John Fisher for the endless insight and for having the best hands on the planet, The Batmans for the werewolf nights, Mark Lainchwilly and family for the canoe trips, Andy Deveau for being a road guru, Jonathan Simkin for never mentioning the word laptop ever again, Rave you did a heck of a job on EA you’re the man, The Suit for the late night arrivals, Shmoojies wild ride, Sam Amlani for the hockey tickets, and the boys in the band for not killing each other, we did good, is that it?

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.

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