Name: Flowers
Duration: P00H02M20S
Description: Inspired by, of all the things, The Shin's "Pressed in a Book". I wanted something with the same quarter note feel and soaring melody. Whether or not I succeeded in that endeavor I'm not sure, but this song is the result.

Flowers

from Tiny Truths by Emily Shirley

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Inspired by, of all the things, The Shin's "Pressed in a Book". I wanted something with the same quarter note feel and soaring melody. Whether or not I succeeded in that endeavor I'm not sure, but this song is the result.

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damn flowers never grow, reaching for the light
struggle to survive and in the end choked out

spill your guts
then open up your cup
and let the rain fall
let the rain fall in

drink your fill
then come what will
let the growing season
begin, let the season begin

damn flowers never grow, reaching for the light
struggle to survive and in the choked out

save a prayer
you know you never cared
for moderation
it's all about temptation

the choir sings an extra hymn
you hope their tune will get you in
oh-oh-oh salvation

damn flowers never grow, reaching for the light
struggle to survive and in the end choked out

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from Tiny Truths, released June 15, 2010
Recorded & Produced by Daniel Barrett

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Emily Shirley Austin, Texas

Singer Songwriter, Austin TX

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