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A GOOD CLOSE FRIEND

We look for moments of tenderness and humanity
To shine through the dark moments
This never-ending parade they call the news in our lives
I always wanted to just push away, for my spirit just to fly
And now my heart is hollowed out
My soul is knocked about
My dignity has suffered a rout
My dreams destroyed throughout
The damage caused I can’t say
Tomorrow is another day
Hope is on the way
To help those you have hurt and betrayed
We’re going to see what you’re made of then
I guess I beat my wings
Drank wine with knaves and kings
Pushed against constraints
Gambled with fate always playing a game
Oblivious to hurt or harm and all the same
I abused every charm, I lost that game
Now my heart is hollowed out
My soul is knocked about
My dignity has suffered a rout
My dreams destroyed throughout
The damage caused I can’t say
Tomorrow is another day
Hope is on the way
To help those I have hurt and betrayed
We’re going to see what you’re made of then
And all the hurt I caused
Comes a tumbling in at once on top
Louche clouds appear
Cold sores on mouths and hard cruel tears
One day I will bring this stupidity to an end
But right now I need a strong measured drink and a good close friend.

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from The Land Of Holy Joy CD​/​DL, released September 21, 2015
Written by Brown/Lewington

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Stereogram Recordings Edinburgh, UK

We are an Edinburgh based record label run by JEREMY THOMS with press and PR by journalist INNES REEKIE.
Artist roster includes LOUISE McCORKINDALE, CHRIS REEVE,
THE VINTAGE CALVINOS, THE CATHODE RAY, JAMES KING & THE LONEWOLVES, ROY MOLLER, ST.CHRISTOPHER MEDAL, THE FABULOUS ARTISANS, BAND OF HOLY JOY, LOLA IN SLACKS, NEW LEAF, MILTON STAR, THE EASTERN SWELL, STOOR and THOSE UNFORTUNATES ... more

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