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I've Learned

from Three by Nathaniel Bellows

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I'VE LEARNED

Maybe it won't add
up like before
(oh, Lord),
the payment paid in chattel,
paid in coal,
in corn

A pearl inside a shell
inside a sea,
a purse that's cursed
to swell,
not save a thing
but if I close my eyes
I can spend my time
on sleep
I've learned each night
there's a price for
better dreams

Who made hay
on a sunless day?
Blind hope, I'm told
But the kingdom caved
from the unmade bed
that's all I know

A bird inside a well
inside a field,
a certain sigh will tell
you every fear,
but if I close my eyes
will you read me
something real?
I've learned it's fight or flight
and that's fine but

Who made this?
In the mold
of the gruel and bowl
And who saved this?
Single note
for the mule and yoke
When you pay,
you pay

Maybe it won't matter
after all the cost
The same rings true
from the clapper
to the clock, the cock

A world inside a hell
inside a scream,
a serpent with its tail
between its teeth
but if I close my eyes
is there some sunlight to see?
I've learned there's more to life
than hiding here…

But I'll hide in here
Inside the windowed,
wayward, world…
Why didn't he ever say:
You're worthy?
Why did she give in,
just to play the servant?
Why'd it end up all with:
I don't know...

Why'd you leave?

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from Three, released December 11, 2020
Nathaniel Bellows: Acoustic guitar; vocals
Malcolm Burn: Bass guitar, Fender Rhodes, congas
Steve Decker: Drums

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