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Under City Lights Part II

from Under City Lights by John Nels

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Pardon me dear- the day's end is near and my scatterbrained head is shot.
Escort you home in a subtle constant tone- lean on me when you black out.
Almost there- cover that face that you wear- past the cobble stone we walk.
You're body feels tough- we're almost to the loft where I'll drop you off.


But no- you whispered
'You know- I need to go'- you whispered
'No.'- you whispered
Softly; out of mind and context
Partly; due to needs and circumstance in my mind

I tucked you in- the bed's broken in -and I begin my walk home.
Past the storied heights in this starry night- they are a comfort to me
Past the boulevard, past the colored cars- Drunken Man; Move Briskly

We're under city lights we walk the long wide streets
Intersections turn into one-ways and move those feet to the city beat
Commercial connects where tourists mark their spot
Congress resides at the center of both you and I
Where can I find an honest friend?
Where can I pretend to live?
At Monument Square I send
My mind and body to try to transcend
Under City Lights

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from Under City Lights, track released November 11, 2011
Drums: Chuck Gagne
Vocals: Sarah Klomparens

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John Nels Portland, Maine

Born in Caribou, Maine- John Nels Blanchette is a proponent of home recording on a budget- with more than 10 albums and collaborations under his belt.

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