22 blackbirds singing over you
Singing of a world to come
You’re sleeping by the window
They can’t help but let you know
22 blackbirds pleading over you
Pleading for a world to come
You’ve never moved outside these walls
You never thought this day would come so soon
Spread wide the avenue
Make way for something new
It is going to break you where you stand
Lie down and let it roll
Near-sighted eyes and weary soul
Meet the shifting shadows with a kiss
Spread wide the avenue…
22 blackbirds crying over you
Crying for a world to come
Pitch black against a white sky
A contrast for aging eyes to see
22 blackbirds taking flight over you
Taking flight with your heart
credits
from 22 Blackbirds,
released May 30, 2008
Written, recorded and produced by Starlite Radio. Mixed by Don Chaffer. Mastered by Chuck Zwicky.
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