Powerlines
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| [Verse 1] Dad squints at the sky Like he’s reading the wires Says “See that hum? That’s the heart of desire.” A magpie warbles The fence leans low He says “Man’s got power But the wind still blows.” [Chorus] Powerlines Stretching long Stretching thin Remind us what we’ve built Remind us where we’ve been A whisper in the breeze A crackle in the air Powerlines don’t lie They’re just hanging there [Verse 2] He points to the poles Says “Straight as the truth But truth gets heavy Even wood bends in youth.” The clouds roll slow The gum trees creak He mutters “Even lightning has its streak.” [Prechorus] “Man’s reach ” he says “is taller than it seems But nature’s got her way of grounding dreams.” [Chorus] Powerlines Stretching long Stretching thin Remind us what we’ve built Remind us where we’ve been A whisper in the breeze A crackle in the air Powerlines don’t lie They’re just hanging there [Bridge] The sun dips low The sky turns red And Dad keeps talking ‘bout the things unsaid “They hum like a hymn They spark like sin But every current’s got an end My friend.” |
Written, produced - Rick Dean
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