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Shifty Eyes

by The Willow-Wren

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Shifty eyes, he's got his head down low
Pining for a drink to take his mind back home, well I know
I've seen his kind the troubled mind, ain't nothin' gonna bring him
Home, now won't you stay a spell
And let me let you know about a little place I like to call hell
It glitters on the surface but you dig a little deeper

Sit, now won't you pour us a drink
Take a little time, unwind, and tell me what did you think
If you's a bettin' kind of man, says you never going back, well
Say, but there's always hope
The faintest little sliver, well it's gone and it's time to cope
You lose yourself along the way, you find yourself along the rope

Oh my Lord, I can't cope
Ain't nothin' you can do, you ain't one of the few who can
Oh my Lord, understand
There's nothin' left in this land

Picture a town, your picture's gilded in gold
I'm tellin' ya kid, things was better in the times of old
But things are always better when the whistle's gettin' wetter
I've seen the best and worst of men
Seen 'em at the top and I've seen 'em lose it all again
And you ain't a chosen son, so don't you mess around 'cause

Soon, you've gotta pay the price
Every little step, every word, kid you gotta think twice
'Cause blood runs thicker than gold, and you're the hero
No, you've gotta plan ahead
Nobody wants a mess and hell, you know it ain't respect
When they've got you by the throat, stop and think, what did you expect

Oh my Lord, pay respects
Ain't nothin' you can do, you ain't one of the few who can
Oh my Lord, understand

I've been wasting all my days (drowning fears)
Sick of waiting, honest ways (all these years)
I have left behind all I've loved just to find (just to find)
A reason to move on

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released November 22, 2013
The Willow-Wren is:
Dylan Kelly (Guitars, Vocals, Banjo, Piano)
Mark Scherzinger (Bass, Vibraslap, Vocals)
Matti Scherzinger (Drums, Vocals)

Recorded at Cosmic Dave's Sound Emporium
Engineered and mixed by A. David Mackinnon
Mastered by Andy Magoffin at The House of Miracles

Album artwork by Sarah Ederer

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The Willow-Wren Greater Sudbury, Ontario

Formerly Anthropophagi, The Willow-Wren is an alternative/rock/folk/punk band from Sudbury, ON, Canada. Their music spans a variety of sounds, ranging from banjo-tinged country stompers to accordion-laced cabaret waltzes, and includes unique chord progressions and song structures. Their captivating brand of alternative music is sure to win over your ears and, if you're not careful, your heart. ... more

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