Lilacs

by @thomdunn

Liner Notes

Accidental sequel to the last time I wrote an earnest love song some 7 years ago #emo #singersongwriter #lovesong #alternative #alternativerock #indiepop #indierock #altrock

Lyrics

We had too much time to think In our winter of mixed drinks Caught adrift amidst the oddest sea she found me

Desiccated on the shore So unsteady, so unsure But every season has a fall Before we rise up from the soil

CHORUS When she stops and smells the lilacs It feels like I can finally breathe Far away from the dark days and their bitter melodies

For a while I went away and tried to build a better place A little hovel safe and warm Where we could come into our own

Where every winter turns to spring And a new life can begin and we won’t need to hear the greys sings Their sad song anymore

CHORUS

When the all the curtains fall I will be the ghost light that follows you and All we need is a tiny seed A new discovery: to sit and watch it grow

CHORUS

All the curtains fall All we need is a tiny seed

Comments

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Very sweet. I found myself rocking back and forth almost immediately.

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What a great sound. your vocal is really great and I love the way it doubles up in the chorus gives it real power. Also like the triple time feel in the verses. and great harmonies. The dark days and their bitter melodies is my favourite line I think. Great.

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It's giving Third Eye Blind (complimentary)

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Oh man that is the best, THANK YOU

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Ooh time signature changes and angelic harmonies! Yumyumyum.....

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You have a great voice!

The lyrics are evocative. I'm getting a feel of My Chemical Romance mixed with Springsteen.

Nice harmony section at the end. Like!

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MCR meets Springsteen might be the highest praise that I could ever ask for. Thanks for listening!

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