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Songbirds and Cinnamon

from Sing Birds, In Your Shrinking Woods by The Orchards

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lyrics

Songbirds and cinnamon
And the razor that rests by your wrist
The light is a medicine
Use it well, we must learn to resist

Slow down, pull me back out
From the garden you faithfully guard
Slow down, whisper or shout
Through the halls of a marriage unscarred

In the warmth of your kitchen
Casting spells that would float through the air
You offered protection
You were brave with the heart of a bear

Slow down, pull me back out
As you carry your grandparents' bones
Slow down, drink in this drought
If it's a specter it's one that we know

Songbirds and cinnamon
And an ocean as restless as silk
You'd like to begin again
Where the bottles are only for milk

Slow down, pull me back out
If there's blood here it won't leave a stain
Slow down, unlock your house
To the one who will call your true name

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from Sing Birds, In Your Shrinking Woods, released September 1, 2019

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The Orchards Portland, Maine

The Orchards were the songwriting project of Pennsylvania native Eric Schwan, based in Portland, ME and featuring a revolving cast of musicians adding orchestral and ambient textures and harmonies to his simple, folk-based songs. They released their LP, "Sing Birds, In Your Shrinking Woods" on Apohadion/Burst & Bloom Records with a final show on September 15, 2019. ... more

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