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These Flowers
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Spring, it’s a wonderful time to begin again
And I’ll bring all that I learned from a cold winter’s end
It’s a shame I can only stare outside through the pain
And window frames, but flowers only come after rain
I’m a fool to think I really figured this thing out
The golden rule, If I give the world my heart there’s no doubt
I’ll get two, made of silver and gold and I’ll find out all about
A part of you, and the prize will be worth all the sweat on my brow
These words will only flow in spring my dear
This heart will run dry
Every year these flowers must die
Icy rain and sleet and snow and tears falling down
It’s the same every time a new year comes around
Don’t know why it takes me by surprise when I drown
In grey skies, clouds are always laughing at the ground
These words will only flow in spring my dear
This stream will run dry
Every year these flowers must die
Been lying here for hours
And hours turn to days
I’m tired of April showers
It’s just a little rain
These words will only flow in spring my dear
This stream will run dry
Every year these flowers must die
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Staring at the Sun
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I’m just a man staring at the sun
I wish there was another one
One that wouldn’t always hide away
Can’t take another rainy day
The light shines but the timing’s wrong
The days are tired when the nights are long
Next door in another cell
I hope they’re doing twice as well
And when I step outside
Freedom burns my eyes
I know it isn’t wise
But I was never wise
Year from now in a Brave New World
I’ll find another lonely girl
Old frown and a new tattoo
So free with nothing to do
Til then I’ll just sit and stare
Wondering if I really care
My guitar’s an artificial sun
Pick it up when I need someone
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Ryan Burns & The Vocal Ghosts Chicago, Illinois
Ryan Burns plays genre-bending Americana songs on his banjo and guitar for audiences in Chicago and around the Midwest, winning over listeners with his combination of thoughtful songwriting and cathartic vocals. His debut EP, The Institute, was released in May 2019. ... more
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