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To Arms
03:49
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To Arms
Lyrics written by Carol-Anne Day
Steady, steady the horses, batten the bridges, they’re storming tonight.
Boy, take hold of your princess, we’re riding for conquest down the river tonight.
So hold your gold and your silver, ‘cause when she dies she can’t take it with her.
And you will hold your kingdom
And you will hold your walls
But there’s a hole inside where a heart should be
But instead there’s nothing at all
Mothers, take hold of your babies, hotter than Hades, fire in the sky.
Brothers to arms, together we stand, together we die.
So hold your gold and your silver, ‘cause when she dies she can’t take it with her.
And you will hold your kingdom
And you will hold your walls
But there’s a hole inside where a heart should be
But instead there’s nothing at all
So hold your gold and your silver, ‘cause when she dies she can’t take it with her.
And you will hold your kingdom
And you will hold your walls
But there’s a hole inside where a heart should be
But instead there’s nothing at all
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Afraid of the Light
03:21
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Afraid of the Light
Lyrics written by Oksana Porteous
I can’t feed her from here
She can’t feel me from here
While I lie, by and by, night after night
While you try to catch my eye
I won’t wish you goodnight
‘Cause I’m afraid of the light
I’m quite comfortable right here
This dark path is lit quite clearly
For me to see what’s down by my knees
I’m begging you please
Don’t ask for a thing from me
I won’t wish you goodnight
‘Cause I’m afraid of the light
I can’t even say I’ll make it up to you
I can’t even say I know how to
I won’t wish you goodnight
‘Cause I’m afraid of the light
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Attrition
03:35
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Attrition
Lyrics written by Carol-Anne Day
Sometimes things end, sometimes they don’t.
Sometimes they lie in wait.
Like shadows they’ll hide in the dark,
To pounce on your sweetest mistakes.
Call them up
Call them out.
With the hands of a king, draw them on out.
It gets darker the deeper you dig.
It’s hardest to meet them face to face,
When you have nothing worthwhile to say.
Call them up
Call them out.
Call them on out
Turn ‘em into stone
Call them on up
Sometimes things end, sometimes they don’t.
Sometimes they lie in wait.
It’s hardest to meet them face to face,
When you have nothing worthwhile to say.
Call ‘em on up, call ‘em on out.
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Forget
03:57
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Forget
Lyrics written by Oksana Porteous
I see you’re getting older. Do you remember me?
I’ll tell you one time over where you can meet me.
Do you know we went there yesterday; and you had a good time?
I guess it doesn’t matter; I’ll just let you rewind.
I hope it feels good on your side.
I hope you’re stuck in the good, good times.
I hope it feels good on your side.
I’ll just hold your hand, so you can protect.
All these strangers smile at you; and ask for your advice.
Just tell them what you’d want for them if they were in your life.
I hope it feels good on your side.
I hope you’re stuck in the good, good times.
I hope it feels good on your side.
I’ll just hold your hand, so you can protect, while I watch you forget.
Look, a bird is singing just for me...
My garden is blooming just beautifully...
I can see that I’m right where I always, always, always wanted to be...
I hope it feels good on your side.
I hope you’re stuck in the good, good times.
I hope it feels good on your side.
I’ll just hold your hand, so you can protect, while I watch you forget.
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Haunted
03:47
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Haunted
Lyrics written by Carol-Anne Day
Once in a while I’ll crack a rather disingenuous and crocadillic smile,
‘Cause I see, through glass eyes, a time when I was less Jekyll, and a bit more Hyde.
Y’see... The devil’s in my mind, he’s tellin’ white lies
To the angel by my side, who’s pointing out the signs.
And I’m too tired, maybe even blindered,
Like I’m strayin’ from the flock, and I cannot find my shepherd.
In times like these, when the past becomes the present,
You can light the match below it, but the memory never burns.
Scorched into my Ego, a hundred shames a’flamin’,
They’re hot enough to burn you, but not to light your smoke.
Y’see... The devil’s in my mind, he’s tellin’ white lies
To the angel by my side, who’s pointing out the signs.
And I’m too tired, maybe even blindered,
Like I’m strayin’ from the flock, and I cannot find my shepherd.
Oh hollow me, I will follow you. Hallelujah, Hallelu...
In this frenzied state, I’ll take my match up to the slate,
And blow the smoke upon these remnants.
Push the Ego ‘neath the Id for all the wrong I did,
You still have me and I have you, and we will soldier through.
Y’see... My devil enjoys the city’s white noise,
But the angel drowns it out, he quiets my mind.
And I’m too tired, and this city is a madhouse,
And I can’t see my shepherd, but he’s carryin’ the lantern.
Oh hollow me, I will follow you. Hallelujah, Hallelu...
All your fears aside, misrepresented by the cold.
And in my mind I made sense of it all, so just brace for the fall.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelu.
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Laughing
03:32
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Laughing
Lyrics written by Oksana Porteous
So you forgive me; you stand at my door
I smell roses like so many times before
Hey I’m sorry too
And I’ll reach out to you
Oh I’m sorry; I thought you were there
Hello shadow; there’s a chair waiting here
I see your bluff and I’ll raise you six damn years
I can wait all night
Go ahead take your time
I’m getting out of here alive
I see you laughing for me...let me take your place
Hello stranger; I’ve seen you before
I hope it didn’t hurt much to be so ignored
I see your eyes they’re shining
I see your hands they’re trying
To wipe my eyes
All the while you’re laughing
I see you laughing for me...let me take your place
I love your laughing
I love your laughing
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Can't Stop
03:43
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Can't Stop
Lyrics written by Carol-Anne Day
I’ve been caught up in the storm.
Wind swept and washed to the shore.
Peace find me;
Lost with the wreck again.
Can’t stop running
You can’t stop running...
Alone on the bank once more.
Dried up and twisted I just couldn’t take anymore.
Peace find me;
Lost with the wreck...
(Once more you feed the light)
Until it’s on your side
And then you can’t stop running
You can’t stop running
You can’t stop running
You can’t stop; can’t stop...
Peace find me;
Lost with the wreck...
(Once more you feed the light)
Until it’s on your side
Can’t stop running
You can’t stop running
You can’t stop running
You can’t stop; can’t stop
We all fall down...
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Bellewether Calgary, Alberta
In February 2009, long-time friends and theatrical co-workers Oksana Porteous and Carol-Anne Day decided to start a new musical project. Shortly after, they recruited drumming powerhouse Graham Pendray. The group has created over 30 original songs, performed at a handful of venues in Calgary, AB, Canada, and has released 2 full-length albums and a radio single. ... more
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