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Condemned
03:15
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I am taken to the place where the echoes are cold,
Where the light doesn’t come from the sun.
I am taken to the place where redemption is withheld
Tie me down to the gurney I am done. (x 2)
Shaken, not stirred – my heart is unheard
My blisters are all on display
Like some artwork that warrants your admiration
But which fails to teach what I say
It fails to teach what I say
My life is your pony – that your daddy wanted you to ride
My suffering only serves to provide
I’m just an artwork that calls to your intellect
But which does not display what I hide.
It cannot display what I hide.
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Paint You
03:45
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I want to paint you there
With that light in your hair
Dark and light side by side
And no fear inside
I want to paint you there
With that light in your hair
Soft and brittle side by side
Flames dance inside
I want to paint you there
With that light in your hair
Strong and weak side by side
Listen to the colours inside
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Rest
03:29
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Together we can leave. We can spread the word.
We can hold the word.
Together, or in sin. Falling apart. Falling apart.
For I have not seen such a simple scene,
a noble fret, or a hidden regret,
some place you forget.
I have a vessel and a vision. I have seen your derision.
I know that something is true when it comes out in front
and it moves all the tears.
I know where it runs to, and when it will slide
into all of your fears and all of your pride.
Some whispers are cracked, no bond will return
No glue will return. No stitching will come.
No rebirth will occur. No rise to the stars.
No redemption, no cure.
No redemption, no cure.
I need rest.
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Greg Dear Perth, Australia
Greg Dear's debut solo album in 1981 featured members of the Triffids and other Perth bands. Across the 80s and 90s he released singles and albums both solo and with his bands (Holy Rollers, Beautiful Losers, and Butterfly Collection), and produced records by other Perth bands. For the Beautiful Losers' recent albums (2014 on), visit: beautifullosers.bandcamp.com ... more
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New phone means re-downloading my Bandcamp collection. Matt, this is a fantastic album mate. The Love In Zone is one of your all time best. Likewise Cat Friendly Motel , oops Dog Friendly I mean hehe. And 70s Sunroom is a tripper. Been nice listening again this morning.
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