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Shipwreck in a Bottle

from From a Limb by The Study Band

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Margery and Clive happen upon the same tavern. Sitting on adjacent stools, consumed by their thoughts, they have yet to notice each other.

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Take another drag from your cigarette
With your body propped up like a marionette
A glass in hand, drink on your breath
You drown the sorrows out

It's another night of loneliness
With a barstool as your only friend

I think the ship's going down
Bail out the water
Man the starboard side
Here comes another

Your head tilts back with a snap of the neck
The barmaids outline; silhouette
Your inside shakes, it's trembling
You barely hear the sound

That pretty girl and what she said
You're both feeling desperate

The tunnel's closing now
The light's getting softer
There's a blackout up ahead
We'd better find her a lover

And he sings to himself
I only wanted him to stay home
And she sings to herself
I only wanted to sing songs

So, keep the breathing loud

She takes your hand and leads you down
To the crowded floor you speak in shouts
You hold her close and kiss her mouth
With a practiced routine charm

In these chemicals you're nearly drown
But she's all yours now

The vessel's creaking loud
The mast snaps from the pressure
Waves pouring over the bow
There's been no break in the weather

You hold the door and lead her out
The silent air's a welcomed sound
Two shadows in an empty town
Walking arm and arm
A smile for endearing words
And a solemn loving vow

This trek has left you both cold
Your bed has so much to offer
But be careful lonely boy
You know that's somebody's daughter

And she sings to herself
I think I've finally found what I've longed for
And he sings to himself
At least tonight I'll stay warm
Oh, you should feel so ashamed

And now she's right where you want her

You've turned out just like your father

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from From a Limb, released July 1, 2008
All Songs Written By Eric Morelli

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