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Mary's Hat
04:18
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Mary’s Hat, Mary’s Hat
What happens here is hard to follow
She swims through the rain and the haze
Her nonchalant focus remains unsteady
Speaks in French to the wrens and the jays
Mary’s Hat, Mary’s Hat
Dancing in daydreams at twilight
Dropping a coin in the well
Felines for comfort long after midnight
Confiding in creatures that will never tell
Mary’s Hat, Mary’s Hat
Courting a trial, she’s presiding
Writing a verdict at tea
Could there be evidence that she is hiding?
Take my advice and consider a plea
The wave in her hair does her bidding
Each strand stays in place on her head
Her felt chapeau keeps most of it hidden
She won’t take it off ‘til she gets you in bed
Mary
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Bus Stop Dharma
04:08
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Buddha on a brownstone wall waiting for a bus
Needs to be downtown by 10:15
Gotta meet some joker who’s really self important
Just another well dressed philistine.
Buddha treads in lightly he never makes a sound
Helps him to appear out of thin air
Buddha always listens before he responds
Then illustrates the point with his savoir faire
Really hates to makes the scene
But he owes it to the sinners
Maybe he can get back home real soon
Buddha stops in caution he takes a look around
Wants to know that the coast is clear
Now he’s heading down a tunnel to a parking lot out back
Waiting on another volunteer
Buddha takes a minute to stroll around the corner
He’s got something up his sleeve
Then Buddha is in transit he never makes a fuss
That’s ‘cause Buddha Buddha believes
Really hates to be here
But he owes it to the sinners
Maybe he can skip this scene real soon
Always keeps his distance though he always feels a bit alone
Just the way he stays immune
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Bracing For Re-Entry
03:41
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There’s a mountain high and steep
Beside a raging river wide and deep
I’ve been climbing, bleary-eyed
And looking for a reason to this rhyme
And what comes next is nobody’s guess
In a world of plenty I’ve learned more is less
Finally
I’m bruised and battered, battle-scarred
The test I passed was crazy hard
I’ve cleared the bar
I took it one day at a time
I’m breathing on the other side
And feeling fine
And what comes next is nobody’s guess
In a world of plenty I know more is less
Finally, finally, finally, finally
Now that the storm has ended
The sun will dry my tears
I made peace with the contradiction
Found myself a new direction
My heart is full but edgy
I’m learning how to move again
I’m ready to try another key
I’m bracing for re-entry
Finally, finally, finally
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Jo La Briesa
04:01
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What were you thinking
Frozen in place
I thought I detected
A subtle change in your face
Was there a moment
When you became sad
I guess I can’t tell anymore
You said you were driving
When you first knew
That something had broken
That we were through
Were you exploring
Or maybe just lost
I guess it doesn’t matter anymore
If I found a way to unburn this bridge
I wouldn’t be stranded on this shore
I really wish I could’ve done more
Are you with someone or are you alone
I hope you’re not lonely off on your own
I think of you sometimes out of the blue
And smile for the good times
Of lingering youth
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Communion
04:43
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Travel with a purpose
Destination unknown
Sometimes with another
Though often alone
My eyes can look
But do not see
Goals yet to achieve
My hands may touch
But do not feel
First I must believe
Went to get communion
But all they gave was bread
I needed someone’s hand to hold
But I held the air instead
So dig a little deeper
If it helps one get outside
And I’ll leave the window open
And you can look inside
Climbed the stairs the eyes don’t see
Who knows what’s above
Perhaps it’s just an empty room
Or maybe higher love
Wear your vision like a robe
With nothing underneath
And I’ll kneel before the beauty
And I’ll kiss the sacred wreath
Went to get communion
But all they gave was dread
I needed someone’s hand to hold
But I held myself instead
So dig a little deeper
If it helps one get outside
And I’ll leave the window open
And you can come inside
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Orange Street Escape
04:57
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Like a moth called to flame
Like a siren calls my name
Drawn forward in the dark
Anticipating spark
There’s a murmur that grows
Shadows creep into in view
So silently they move
And the spell is cast anew
As the light rises slow
It nearly touches my face
Up front against the stage
Leaning closer to the rays
The heat intensifies
Looking up I see his eyes
Ready to set the night on fire
The room is energized
No one can touch me in my fortress downtown
Just the gentle thunderbolts of sound
As I hover just above the ground
My Orange Street escape
I’m alone in the crowd
I have never felt so free
He sings this song for me
Though our eyes will never meet
Mesmerized we sway as one
We are intoxicated numb
Peaceful pandemonium
Every breath in unison
No one can touch me in my fortress downtown
Just the gentle thunderbolts of sound
As I hover just above the ground
My Orange Street escape
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Hiding
04:18
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Lack of resolution
Keep me up at night
Swimming through the probabilities
I can’t find the answers in The Bible
I can’t find the answers in a nice hot cup of tea
Other bright respondents
Take the high road
Hoping for some moral clarity
Dancing on the gravestones of the sainted
And I still can’t conceive their piety
Would you say a prayer for Agnes
Could you fall down on your knees
Can’t we just put this all behind us
That’s all I’m asking of you
Darlin’ please
Would you rather
Kiss away the future
Bowing to an oath you took back when
If there is no comforting the weary
It’s better to be dancing my old friend
Would you say a prayer for Agnes
Could you fall down on your knees
Can’t we just put this all behind us
That’s all I’m asking of you
Darlin’ please
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Central Casting
03:48
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The way she tossed her hair when she was laughing
Made made her stand out in a crowd
A silent side-eyed greeting
Was all that she’d allow
I’ll weigh the hidden meaning
And I’ll take another pour
Watching for the slightest indication
She might be inching toward the door
Emptying my shot glass
Throwing caution to the breeze
Hoping for the slightest provocation
That might put my mind at ease
Central to her casting
She would never sway
She could be enchanting
But who am I to say?
The way she lost herself in her dancing
An angel to redeem
Yeah, she could really be quite entrancing
But who am I to dream?
Central to her casting
Green screen walk away
She might be so distracting
But who am I to say?
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Ten Foot Pole
03:53
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I lie in my journal when I write about you
Black and white words that poke fun at the truth
Hide my heart for safe keeping I won’t take a chance
I always say ‘no’ when you ask me to dance
I always remember the day that we met
Opium eyes that smiled and pulled me into your net
Blinding me so bright that I couldn’t see
The dark strange places where you were leading me
And now you’re going to give me
Another piece of your mind
Another ideology
That I can’t abide
I know you like it when I flirt and tease
And I could write a whole book of apologies
I hope you don’t think that I’m leading you on
Just having fun pretending that we’re still young
Let’s keep this as it is
My demon divine
We’ll drive each other crazy
If we cross the line
Don’t wanna say it
Can’t make me say it
Not gonna say it
But I do
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Annie Potemkin
03:04
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I took a little stroll just to get some air
When I spied a little singer sitting on a brick stair
Leaning ‘gainst the wall of a brownstone facade
Picking through some chords and searching for God
She had a thermos full of warmth and a parlor guitar
A dozen primer bills stuffed in her tipping jar
I stood there in silence and listened awhile
Then after a time she faced me and smiled
Annie Potemkin such a sweet dame
I can’t forget the girl
And I’ll never forget her name
After her last song she mentioned a chill
And asked me if I might have an hour to kill
AT a candle cafe we ordered some tea
Then talked until closing
And parted company
Annie Potemkin walked out of the light
I noticed the darkness bringing me sight
She went on to find her fortune and fame
And I just can’t forget that smile
And I’ll never forget her name
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Square Peg
02:49
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Come on over here, Baby
I’ve got something to say
You walked into the room
And you just took my breath away
Look at me now baby
Wearing these new clothes
Ready for adventure
Where my angels never go
I spent a long time wondering
Barking up the wrong tree
‘Til I found that floating north
Is the perfect fit for me
Stopped taking my own advice
And screwed my head on straight
But I still have plenty of pain
I need you to validate
Square peg round hole
That’s the way I roll
Come on over here Baby
I want you by my side
I’m drowning in your deep blue eyes
And you slay me with that smile
Take the car keys baby
This road has no lanes
I’m finished with the demons
Of my twisted yesterdays
Square peg round hole
That’s the way I roll
Square peg round hole
That’s the way I roll
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Zoo Front New Haven, Connecticut
Indie Rock
Zoo Front is:
Ed Ekendu
Nancy Tatsapaugh
Ju Dee Luna
Lisa Tonner
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