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Living in the lion’s jaws
Shown no mercy
The soul in nonliving things
Losing connection
Safe in the tall grass
Wincing from afar, remaining silent
A river shrieks and then the mountains moan
Living in the lion’s jaws
Callous caretakers
The soul in every living thing
Shrinking nature
An ear to the the ground
Vibrations turn to a roar- it’s closing in
A forest goes quiet; lakes start to tremble
Giants once roamed these groves
Giants roamed these plains
I am waiting for the, I am waiting for the
The lions to fall asleep at my feet
Living in the lion’s jaws
Fleeting courage
Wondering where the heroes are-
Bygone virtue
Wet a finger
Raise it in the air- feel earth’s breath
Lie naked on the ground and feel its pulse
Giants once roamed these groves
Giants roamed these plains
I am waiting for the, I am waiting for the
The lions to fall asleep at my feet
Living in the lion’s jaws
Kinship severed
What creatures will be left to translate
The last babbling brook?
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Christine
04:12
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I’ve calculated every step. but who can solve your equation?
I’m awake at odd hours, daydreaming through the night
What’s going on with Christine?
My head is a snow globe- you shake it like a maraca
You struck a match that scorched the heart- I’m calling 9-1-1
What’s going on? What’s going on with Christine?
Nonreturnable moments- back pedaling again
You are the song that keeps writing itself over again
Christine, Christine, Christine what am I supposed to do?
The heartburn of concealed desire- frigid seas of indecision
I speak to you in gibberish- you must think that I’m a fool
What’s going on with Christine?
I’m picturing a pink sand beach, you’ve let your hair down
If I got the chance I’d be everything to you
What’s going on? What’s going on with Christine?
Nonreturnable moments- running home fast as I can
You are the song that keeps writing itself over again
Christine, Christine, Christine what am I supposed to do?
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I'll Be Around
04:14
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He dresses up his critique
With ribbons and bows
She throws her head into her hands
I wipe the tears on my sleeve
And I tell her not to worry
Because just like the Spinners
I’ll be around. I’ll be around
She used to sing in her garden
And songbirds would respond
Left to feel so ordinary
Life’s a parade watched from a cage
And I tell her not to worry
Because just like the Spinners
I’ll be around. I’ll be around
Now that our roads run parallel
I’m not taking “no” for an answer
Once so lively but now so reticent
Such a heavy weight on my heart
And I tell her not to worry
Because just like the Spinners
I’ll be around. I’ll be around
I’ll be around. I’ll be around
I’ll be around. I’ll be around
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Fatal Folly
04:08
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Half past autumn
What’s a boy to do?
I’m falling in love with you
I’m falling in love with you
Standstill poet
Inspiration renewed
I’m falling in love with you
I’m falling in love with you one more time
In the blink of an eye it’s over. It’s over
In the blink of an eye it’s over. It’s over. It’s over again
Could it be fatal folly?
Excitable moths suffer burnt wings
Dare I be sanguine?
When will my grey skies turn gold?
Was the poetry of my letters too suffocating?
Did the pebbles tap-tapping your window startle you?
It was never my intent to chase you, yet here I am once again
Overcast Sunday
The sun peeks through the blinds
I’m falling in love with you
I’m falling in love with you
Weary lavender
your fragrance lingers for weeks
I’m falling in love with you
I’m falling in love with you one more time
In the blink of an eye it’s over. It’s over
In the blink of an eye it’s over. It’s over. It’s over again
Could it be a fatal folly?
Excitable moths suffer burnt wings
Dare I be sanguine?
When will my grey skies turn gold?
Was the poetry of my letters too suffocating?
Did the pebbles tap-tapping your window startle you?
It was never my intent to chase you yet here I am once again
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Driftwood
03:33
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I tried to scrub the red wine stains
You brought me to my knees again
Abandoned earring in my car
Down the lane from head to heart
Reflections in the wake of stillness
Did i ever look the part?
Like an interesting piece of driftwood
You placed me on your shelf
Please don’t be afraid of, don’t be afraid of me!
Please don’t be afraid of, don’t be afraid of me!
I’ve taken measure of every angle but that
Fails to soothe me, fails to soothe me
I pulled your long hair from my brush
Down the drain from head to heart
I banished the sun. I cursed the moon
You hit a pan with a metal spoon!
Reflections in the wake of stillness
did I ever look the part?
Like an interesting piece of driftwood
You placed me on your shelf
Please don’t be afraid of, don’t be afraid of me!
Please don’t be afraid of, don’t be afraid of me!
I’ve taken measure of every angle but that
Fails to soothe me, fails to soothe me
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Sugar House
04:54
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How can I surrender
When there’s been no resistance?
I can’t get enough of your sweetness
My peach pie in the morning
Down the rainbow walkway
In Candyland on a gumdrop high
I licked my way through a forest of lollipops
I nearly lost my mind
This is your last slice
This is your last slice of cheesecake
I struck that match to burn your sugar house down
I struck that match to burn your sugar house down
How could I be this thirsty
When I drink chocolate from a river?
I can’t get enough of your sweetness
My cupcake before bedtime
Down the rainbow walkway
In Candyland on a gumdrop high
I chewed my way through four walls of gingerbread
I nearly lost my mind
This is your last slice
This is your last slice of cheesecake
I struck that match to burn your sugar house down
I struck that match to burn your sugar house down
This is your last slice
This is your last slice of cheesecake and
I struck that match to burn your sugar house down
I struck that match to burn your sugar house down
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Fantastic Weekend
03:18
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Fists of wild ideas is all I have
To wake you from your age old slumber
I’m quick to catch your fumbling words
My finger to your lips, now say no more
Hear the jazzy guitar chords
Aztec Camera strums my soul
Let’s walk out to winter before the thaw
It’s a fantastic weekend- a dust of snow weekend
A fantastic weekend- a clear skies weekend
Think of us as stranded stars
From stardust you and me
From the debris you and me
From the debris you and me
We’re tossing stars, playing catch at night
Then just like fireflies we put them in a jar
I’m sinking in to my favorite chair
You’re the warmest blanket on the coldest day
Hear the jazzy guitar chords
Aztec Camera strums my soul
Let’s walk out to winter before the thaw
It’s a fantastic weekend- a dust of snow weekend
A fantastic weekend- a clear skies weekend
Think of us as stranded stars
From stardust you and me
From the debris you and me
From the debris you and me
Wishing on a star
Heaven’s above, it’s coming true!
Wishing on a star
Heaven’s above, I’m here with you!
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Everywhere Girl
03:39
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Some call it innocence
Her tap dance of rebellious joy
Every time I ride from here to there
There she is mugging every scene
Everywhere, Everywhere Girl
Everywhere, Everywhere Girl
Every time I turn around
Sand to pearls, coal to diamonds
Sand to pearls, coal to diamonds
She uncovers the sweetness in everyone
If it’s missing she sprinkles some and stirs it in
Infectious laugh. There’s no disguise
The world’s her reflection and she celebrates
Everywhere, Everywhere Girl
Everywhere, Everywhere Girl
Every time I turn around
There she goes- a bounce with every step
There she goes- nimble eyes sparkling
The most important person in the universe
Is the one with whom she’s eye to eye
She thinks she’s no better than anyone,
It’s all downhill, she’s an ever-growing snowball
It’s all downhill, she’s an ever-growing snowball
She’s everywhere, Everywhere Girl
Everywhere, Everywhere girl
Every time I turn around
Sand to pearls, coal to diamonds
Sand to pearls, coal to diamonds
She’s everywhere, Everywhere Girl
Everywhere, Everywhere Girl
Stay oblivious Everywhere Girl!
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9. |
Fools In Love
03:46
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Echoes of laughter fill the hallways of our minds
Moving room to room, we’re
One panicked step
Beyond the fear
Insomnia is a raceway for
Speeding thoughts that all go round and round
Fools in love. Fools in love
Too clouded to see the hazards
Too dizzy to question it all
Fools in love. Fools in love
Biking down sun tickled avenues
Wild trumpets are blowing when the
Saints Go Marching In
We clutch our hopes
Explain away every mystery
Then you’re left with a world missing magic
Fools in love. Fools in love
Too clouded to see the hazards
Too dizzy to question it all
Fools in love. Fools in love
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the Silent Boys Richmond, Virginia
The Silent Boys is an indie-pop band that has been silently playing and recording music for the past three
decades.
Prior to their debut "Beauty Tips" CD, the Silent Boys released songs on various compilations including: Will There be Time for Tea (Morgan Leah), Seven Summers (Kindercore/Tweenet), and You Thought It Was the End of the World When the Rain Ruined Your Hair (Firestation Tower).
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