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Masterpiece (cover of Big Thief)

from 5 Songs about Death, EP by Try to Understand

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Cover of Big Thief

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Years, days,
Makes no difference to me, babe.
You look exactly the same
To me.

Ain't no time
Crossing your legs inside the diner,
Raising the coffee to your lips
Are stained.

Cuz you saw the masterpiece.
She looked a lot like you.
Wrapping her left around around your right,
Ready to walk you through
The night.

You whisper to her restless ear,
"Can you get me out of here?
This place smells like piss and beer.
Can you get me out?"

You were asking me
How to get you free.
I only know the recipe
To roam.

Cuz you saw the masterpiece.
She looked a lot like you.
Wrapping her left around around your right,
Ready to walk you through
The night.

Old stars
Filling up my throat.
You gave them to me when I was born.
Now they're coming out.

Laying there on the hospital bed,
Your eyes are narrow, blue and red.
Take a draw of breath and send it
To me.

You saw the masterpiece.
She looked a lot like me.
Wrapping her left arm around your right
Ready to walk you through
The night.

Old friends,
Old mothers, dogs, and brothers.
There's only so much letting go
You can ask someone to do.

So I'll keep you by my side.
I will not give you to the tide.
I'll even walk you in my stride,
Marie.

Cuz I saw the masterpiece.
She looks a lot like you.
Wrapping your left around around my right,
Ready to walk me through
The night.

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from 5 Songs about Death, EP, released July 29, 2017

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A poet turned songwriter. Still developing skills as a recording artist. Currently working alone with occasional collaborations, but hopefully a full band soon.

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