Feb 2022
Well... my son and I got that "novel virus" that is going around. I figured, I'd be doing a lot of reading, but turns out that I was misinformed. :P Mild symptoms thanks to science and shots. Hoping to crank out a bunch of tunes these next few days.
Holy Sister, I'm a whisper
In the chorus you command
Gentle spirit, can you hear it?
There's a vagrant in the band
I want no trouble from your Father
I only came here for the hymns
So don't go preachin' Revelation
I only brought a fifth of gin
Sure I drink when I am lonely
When I'm not I'm gettin' high
I find it softens my existence
Quiets down a reckless mind
If you're an angel, I'm an orphan
On some ocean, heather blue
Though I dream of making landfall
I doubt I'd find a better view
Now, you've got something that you're hidin'
I can see it in your eyes
While you listen to the stories
Of the prophets ever wise
Is it that they hold an answer
That you'd rather never know
Why we live only to struggle
In a space forever cold
Oh, there is beauty in believing
But to force it is a quest
I wouldn't hope upon you darlin'
But I wish you all the best
Holy Sister, I'm a whisper
In the chorus you command
Gentle spirit, can you hear it?
There's a vagrant in the band
@tukayandryan Feb 2022
Ooh love this. Fab harmonies and such a great vibe. So happy to have found you here! Great storytelling.
@cleanshoes Feb 2022
I'm sorry to hear you've picked up the virus, but glad your symptoms are relatively mild. These are some standout lyrics, and the simple folk structure really allows them to shine.
@skyezor Feb 2022
dig it! Really enjoy the flow of these lyrics and the way you've found to pair the syllables with the melody so nicely.
@theawkwardsleep Feb 2022
Hey there! Good to hear ya again. i love the ease of your storytelling lyrics and the way your vocals just are so lilting and the harmonies are so perfectly mixed in. Catchy as all hell. Gorgeous tune. - Ru
@nancyrost Feb 2022
I love your sweet, understated approach to these sly lyrics. Glad you're okay and cranking out these tunes!
@bethdesombre Feb 2022
This is so creative and well formed. From the first line you had me (and I also love "in the chorus you command"), and there are so many great lines throughout I almost hesitate to call any of them out. (but the angel/orphan one is great, and I especially like "there is beauty in believing")
@thedutchwidows Feb 2022
Fingers crossed the mildness continues for you all. Possibly goes without saying, and probably should so I don't come over all fan-boy, but it's another lovely song!
@hurryak Feb 2022
Paul, this is AWESOME! What a delight. Thank you, and take lots of quercetin and vitamin C.
@darcistrutt Feb 2022
I really hope you have an easy path through the virus - one that lets you create lots of songs. Your light tenor harmonies are a delight. Of course, my choice would be whiskey but gin and hymn rhyme better. ;-)