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Let Me Let

from NIGHT by Tom Jessen

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lyrics

may the holy spirit lift me on its shoulders
so i can marvel at this parade of life
to be animated like some city street corner
to blush with a resounding surprise
I'm an archeologist with tools and throbbing heart
and the times I'm blessed with focus I spend uncovering my way
they set their bear trap schools of thought to tear me apart
knowing I'll brandish resistance with a worn blade

let me let, let me let these tear flow
for they do not reflect pain
let me let this mouth with teeth show
even when you insist all is dark with rain

well i caught a glimpse of an opening in the clouds
and it called me by name
and it wasn't like how you told me it would be
it was free from all your shallow constraints
well the mirrors are showing me signs of erosion
that seem to settle in the trough around my waist
these pretty young girls on the streets ignite and then explode on
they explode on my fortitude like grenades

well she flashed the word love like a badge
standing sincere and tall
it gave her license to tell me what was best for me
and in the end I don't think she knew what love was at all
letting me go when I wasn't who she wanted me to be
Let me let, let me let myself love you
for these steps i take I don't take every day
if I let myself be left open to you
please don't turn away
please don't turn away

credits

from NIGHT, released March 2, 2002
TJ - acoustic guitar, vocals
Jim Viner - drums
Wes Phillips - upright bass
Margret Vrana - bassoon
Marit Hervig - viola
James Ellis - cello

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