You’ve seen a lot of things for which I’d give my eyes.
Now ears are sick to death with talk. I’m loathed to analyse,
the ins and outs,
and the shortfalls,
of my latest testament.
That was then,
And this is now
and someone has to pay the rent.
“Have you a match" he asked “that I might set a-light,
these manuscripts and canvases that document my life”.
Do you remember laughter? Well,
I wish I could somehow forget.
Hold on whilst the flames consume
another hapless victim left
to die.
Pathos. You brought this storm so you must hear out
a weary stoned protagonist; know not what it’s about.
For it was not
so out of mind
that I should breathe fresh air again.
Harder to judge,
even describe,
the ship that wrecked far greater men
than I.
credits
from Hope is for the Hopeless,
released September 27, 2019
Words and music by Benjamin Woods
Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums,
organ, vocals: Benjamin Woods
Backing vocals: Michael Clark
Recorded by Benjamin Woods at 83 Moresk
Road Truro
Mixed by Bruno Ellingham and Benjamin
Woods at Unit 3, Bristol
Mastered by Jason Mitchell at LOUD Mastering,
Taunton
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