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John's Song (with Oliver Mann)

from Dear Victoria by Sainthill

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In the old gum tree there's a widow maker
But of me and dear Victoria
They decided to take her
I'm still up the ladder when the sun sets
And I've pruned so many branches
It's like I've undressed her

Sleep won't come
I'm staring down the gloom again
In the twilight
I tidy our room so quietly

And seven days after, after she went
I'm clearing a fallen trunk
As the gum's life was spent
I'm just a little drunk again when I go to bed
And I hope that she felt
Peace at the end

Sleep won't come
I'm staring down the gloom again
In the twilight
I tidy our room so quietly
Books back on the shelf
Into the corner push the chair
I go to straighten the photo frames
But all I do is stare

To my dear daughters
And my son too
Thank you for being here
It's all you need to do

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from Dear Victoria, track released June 9, 2012

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Sainthill Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne songwriter Sainthill (aka Tom Larkey) creates dream pop with allusions to indie rock and folk. Tales of outsiders, animals, and landscapes tangle with emotive melodies and soundscapes. Sainthill’s work has been described by critic Marty Jones (Rhythms Magazine) as “intelligent and beautiful music” ... more

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