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It’s the call that can’t wait
All the talk that’s not straight
Are we better now? Hard to see
Let me ask you: if you had some time
And I let you know my mind
Would you hear me out
Or refuse to understand me?
Of all the lessons I’ve learned
All the times I got burned
Did I always have someone I could run to?
Maybe it’s all just beyond me
I’m not blind but can’t see
Where’s the kumbaya and daisy chains?
On your mind but off your hands
They’ll never sing your song
Unless you know people
And the world will never call your name
You’ll never write their wrongs
Unless you know people
When they’re evil
False elegance or fake ignorance
Or those just trying to be true
Which one am I? Which one are
You dear — it’s clear
I’m here — you’re here
Let’s see — how we — agree
The point is, my dear
It’s time to make clear
How we get along — if we don’t
Minds will never change
Maybe that’s what we’re supposed to do
Figure out the me & you
It’s been long enough shrouded up in mystery
And whatever principles are key
What they say about you & me
Will they loosen up what’s tightly wound?
Stand as one or “stand your ground”?
They’ll never sing your song
Unless you know people
And the world will never call your name
You’ll never write their wrongs
Unless you know people
And they’ll tell you that they’re not to blame
As time has come and gone
Don’t wait too long without people
It’s a long and lonely road to lead
Their minds are changing now
Aren’t you glad you know people?
Ain’t we evil?
It’s clear — I’m here — you’re here
Let’s see — how we — agree
The point is, my dear
It’s clear — I’m here — you’re here
Let’s see — how we — agree
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Unkindness of Ravens
04:39
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Can't wait to dangle my feet
In the water so sweet
Revitalized
And I'll be driving my car
Doesn't matter how far
To realize it
To where we broke ground
In a place no one had found
And now that everyone knows
To our people it shows
Where the prize is
Hearing rumbles on the way
Telling what we're doing today
And now we're shedding the bees
And we're smoking the trees
For satisfaction
'Cause no one we know believes
We're behaving like thieves
By our action
But it's so cold
To hear that we've been sold
But we'll explain it away
Like we do every day
And get no traction
And when the bird of truth
Is no dove but an unkindness of ravens
That's when we'll see the proof
That our way of life was no worth savin'
And now we've shed all the bees
And we've smoked all the trees
Until we're sated
And no one we know believes
We're behaving like thieves
Except the hated
And it's so cold
To hear that we've been sold
But we'll explain it away
Like we do every day
It's how we're fated
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Guest List in Heaven
03:48
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In my mood it started raining
For things no longer worth sustaining
And my body's like a carnival that's left town
It's broken rides
My happiness is not for letting
That's something that I keep forgetting
Only to remind myself once I'm back lying face down
Through bloodshot eyes
If I won't be forgiven
By those I've wronged
However long
I still have time - again
And there's no guest list in heaven
This job is mine
To find ways to climb
And in my mind
Call it divine
And make it real somehow
In the garden it was raining
But in my soul there's no complaining
Over rocks and brambles
My heart carries no frown
It just subsides
May I be happy living this life
May you be happy living your life
You might have knots entangled
But I won't make a sound
But I'll hope you rise
If I won't be forgiven
By those I've wronged
However long
I still have time - again
And there's no guest list in heaven
This job is mine
To find ways to climb
And in my mind
Call it divine
And make it real somehow
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I've been telling folks they are wrong
I've been telling them this for so long
I've been posting some links
To get 'em to think
And I'm stuck in games of ping-pong
And I need some release
From the thieves and the police
I've been numbed and blinded
By things I find and
I pray in vain for peace
Somehow it all makes sense to me
'Cause it's making me someone I don't want to be
And I hope and keep hanging on the line
Like I'm holding my breath til the end of time
Say "What you mean?" I say, "All of it"
Still don't follow, then get with it
No really
I get nods and yawns and yeps and yeahs
Just endlessly
And I can't even count the years
Since I really wanted to be rich
But take this away - just do what I say
And we'll get out of this ditch
Somehow it all makes sense to me
'Cause it's making me someone I don't want to be
And I hope and keep hanging on the line
Like I'm holding my breath til the end of time
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They call me gentleman
As if I'd always been
Scent is heavy with the season
I only hope that they're not teasin'
It's so pretty - oh it's so pretty
Startle me with lights warm and fair
Love and mercy - touch and immerse me
Lets me know that I'm all there
Once the moon has waned gibbous
Dress the streets in bowed ribbons
It's so pretty - oh it's so pretty
Walking with you side by side
Sweet adorning - snow blanket morning
Catch me if I start to slide
With no sleigh rides e'er in sight
Never spent one silent night
You're so pretty - oh you're so pretty
Lovely in your bangles and cashmere
Down of thistle - toe of the mistle
Lets me know that I'm still here
It's so pretty - and you're so pretty
My heart swells, I appreciate my lot
Feel the potion - struck with the notion
How many more of these have I got?
How many more of these have I got?
How many more of these have I got?
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The End of the End
02:42
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On rusty wheels I go
Down dusty rails
To show you what's inside a man
When he fails
You may not know me now but
You'll soon find
Spread all around you
I'll stand the test of time - buddy
The end of the end's where it begins
So you can wash away your sins
And what you leave them
Will be your final score
But you won't need it anymore
Some splendid years ago
I struck it fine
I made decisions then
To keep mine what's mine
Now as I cross along
I know I'll be alone
Too late forever
Never to atone - buddy
The end of the end's where it begins
So you can wash away your sins
And what you leave them
Will be your final score
But you won't need it anymore
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Cosmic Bull Chicago, Illinois
Based in Chicago, Cosmic Bull is an ongoing music project originating with songs written and performed by Mark Vickery.
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