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Apple
04:40
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You're reaching out for apple seeds.
It's sowing season once again.
I hope you know that I grow slow;
I appreciate your patience.
The fruit I bear looks good to eat,
but inside it's still hard
and it might break off a tooth or three,
so don't be too disheartened.
But if you let me stay,
you won't be disappointed by the wait.
My fingertips are galaxies
each universe divided
each planet pulled down honest
by the simplest of science.
Don't misconstrue as apathy
my state at gentle giant.
While Newton slept, I bumped his head
and when he broke the silence, he said,
"If we spin through space
then gravity is what we call this weight."
By the way I wish you'd stay
to pick up the pulp and to save
what we're able to save
to place upon your plate.
I'll soon assume as apple sauce
or live inside a pie that's been baked
with care, no sliver spared,
as I'm served up family style.
And if you dare to taste,
I hope that you'll forgive me.
Please, promise you'll forgive me.
I hope that you'll forgive me
for the weight.
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2. |
Shepherd
03:30
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I thought that these mountains
might be a nice way for you
to escape from your day to day.
It's more of the same followed
by more of the same, followed
by more of the same, you get
the point I'm trying to make:
You're lucky I love you,
and I'm so lucky too.
I get to walk each step
alongside you.
When we get home
we'll surely need some rest.
You'll count me down
as I go to bed.
And, "1-4-3," is all you said.
I'll probably last longer than you,
but every blade of grass I walk upon
will remind me of you.
And every mountain road that I traverse
will remind me of you.
I hope you know.
I hope you really know
that I love you.
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3. |
Cherry
01:06
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You tasted maraschino cherries,
but brother you forgot
that cherries start off sour,
so you're just sipping sauce.
You forgot to say goodbye.
You forgot to say goodbye.
You forgot to say goodbye.
You forgot.
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4. |
Chicken Pot
03:10
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Well here's the thing: I'm not afraid to die
because I have lived a free and fruitful life.
I haven't flown but God if I tried I think I might
because I was built for this.
I've seen kind hands and every flower ever sown.
I've eaten seeds of every kind that's ever grown.
Inside my bones I share the DNA of dinosaurs.
I'm wishing the best for you.
I hear you're having troubled times
well I know what that's like
because I've had mine too.
But don't be so blue
because all that you can do
is control how you are you.
And that's the only truth.
Here's the thing: we all were born to die.
If you think otherwise, then you're living a lie.
Embrace the fact and then appreciate each minute more.
(And I know, I know.)
To lose my head will be an awful way to die
and lose my memories of prehistoric times.
They'll take the best of meat
and shape me into dinosaurs.
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5. |
Mixed Berry
02:02
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Lemon Meringue
01:30
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When life gives you lemons
mix in meringue.
Give your dentist some cavities to find.
Because life's so short but incomplete,
lest sweet dreams un-seam to bitter times.
And please don't mind if you don't like the first bite.
And you'll find in time you might.
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7. |
No Bake
01:20
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I'm fine on my own
but maybe if we get together
then maybe we'll make something better
than if we stay on our own.
Let's sit.
Let's see.
Let's take
some time
to settle.
Our chemistry
is honestly a team
worth waiting for.
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8. |
Blueberry
02:12
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You said someday we'd make something.
We stored them in the freezer.
When I went looking,
when I went looking...
You said someday we'd make something.
We stored them in the freezer.
When I went looking
I saw nothing.
The bag was empty
because you made something
without me. Without me.
So now I'll do the same
So now I'll do the same.
Without you, my blue.
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Pumpkin
02:52
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You could probably leave me on the ground.
I'd survive a little while.
My skin is tough as finger nails
and I'm brighter than your smile.
I'm an awkward shape for predators
with sharp teeth and tiny hands.
They'll nibble nibble at my outer shell
and devour what they can.
And you might let me know
what it's like to be alive
or to be filled with light.
I'll scare away the worst of fears.
No monsters in your house.
Just let me rest on your front steps.
I'm happy in or out.
You'll never have to water me.
I'm tied to the tides of time.
I hope you'll find a use for seeds
you find I leave behind.
And you might let me know
what it's like to be alive
or to be filled with light.
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10. |
The Number
03:14
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11. |
Shoofly
03:41
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Wouldn't you know it
you're ruining my coffee.
Lately you've been focused
on the worst in everything.
I don't want to be dismissive,
but sometimes I need caffeine.
Shoo fly, shoo fly
don't bother me.
Wouldn't you know it
you were right about most everything.
Lately I've been focused
on the quest for clarity.
I'm not for disappearing
but I'm hoping someday I might leave.
Should you fly away,
would you fly away with me?
Wouldn't you know it
I'm writing off reality.
And lately I've been focused
on the truth but don't see anything.
I'm not too disappointed
I'm sipping on some positivity.
Shoo fly, shoo fly
please let me be.
Shoo fly, shoo fly
don't bother me.
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12. |
Pizza
02:18
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I might not belong here,
but I'm still pretty good.
You can have me
however you want.
I'm best served with friendship
in circles or squares
or in triangles out of the box.
You might say I'm silly,
some call me strange,
but I know for sure
that I'm not.
I'm hot stuff,
I'm popular,
and I'm easy to share.
And you're just jealous
your crust
isn't stuffed.
You want another piece of me?
Your eyes are too big for your teeth.
And we can try to slice it either way:
I'll try my best to satisfy your taste.
I'll even forgive you
if you don't finish me.
I'll be there whenever you want.
I'm happy to be here
in good company
your carbohydrate accompaniment.
Your,
Carbohydrate Accompaniment
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Andy Shea
Singer/Songwriter with New England roots. I believe songs are meant for sharing. People make performances. Let's create something meaningful. Thank you for listening!
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