Compass Lessons

from Mainland by The Waxwings

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the lines on the map
trace a steep terrain
what lies ahead?
yes, the road it bends
it climbs and descends
but the end is invisible

the light through the window
slants and fades away
what lies behind?
oh the shades of grey
the hope and decay
and the feeling is unshakeable

we're standing still
while the table breaks
and the picture frames fall
i can't hold back what's inside
no i cannot hide it
anymore

the stars in the night sky
strike a perfect line
what lies above?
how it points to me
we're blind or we see
but the light is indifferent

break through the surface
make the water part
what lies below?
oh the treasures of old
the monsters and gold
and the past is forgivable

but i can't stand still
while the tree buds break
and the long shadows fall
you can't stop time
with your mind
no i cannot fight that
anymore

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from Mainland, released December 1, 2016

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The Waxwings Portland, Oregon

The Waxwings is a band of friends from Portland, OR. We take our diverse musical influences (classical, rock, folk, what have you) and channel them through acoustic instruments to unearth themes of love, loss and the pursuit of soul-searching redemption. ... more

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