Elegy

by Jeff Symonds

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Written June 1st, 2020, released June 18th, 2020.

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I sat on my daughter’s bed tonight
It took a while before I could start
It was time to have the talk with her
It was time to break her heart

I said, "There are people out there who do good and who do bad
And when those bad people break you down
I hope you’ll have the strength to walk away from them
I hope you’ll be safe when I’m not around

When I’m not around
When I’m not around
Not around."

And down the road tonight at your friend’s house
Her mom is on her bed to say
About all the good and bad that’s out there
But she has to keep going and explain

"There are people out there who do good and who do bad
And when those bad people break you down
Don’t you ever call the cops to try and save you
You’ll be safer by far if they’re not around

If they’re not around
Not around
Not around."

Sons and daughters nestled in their beds
Some grow old and some, before they’ve begun
Get cut down by what infects us
Voiceless with an elegy unsung

We all move through the world, some safe, some breathless
It’s time to start and raise our voices loud
‘Cause I’m shamed of the world I’m leaving for you, girl
But I’ve still got time to make you proud

To make you proud
Make you proud
Make you proud

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released June 18, 2020
Jeff Symonds-- Everything
Recorded and mixed by Gawain Matthews

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