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Write Your Name

from Thawing by An Historic

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Everyone was afraid of the ruins
You planted a tree in the rubble
Forced yourself to be around it everyday

I remember wondering what mood were you in
When you walked the streets with a shovel
Even if the sky was looming, grey

And that day when he tried to confront you
Broke the handle in a moment of rage
As our fellow sufferers turned to look

You were smart to ignore all the bait
You’ve got wisdom of someone who’s double your age
But my purpose is only to write about you in my book

If I could only write your name
If I could only speak of what I see
If I could only rearrange
The elements in front of me

I am surprised that your face is still vibrant
It doesn’t betray all the things you have witnessed,
And you’ve had to face it all without much choice

You walked with one eye over your shoulder
You were thinking how the minimum wage doesn’t
Leave much time for you to find your joy

Never seen someone who looked so much like a leader
Your watering can was a manifesta
As you went back to the rubble to tend

Though you know they would never admit it
One at a time they started to copy
And I want to write about it till it ends

If I could only write your name
If I could only speak of what I see
If I could only rearrange
The elements in front of me

I could not accept that I might have to let you go
Every pod of seeds needs a gust of wind to help it grow

If I could only write your name
Try to start a cult of personality
Maybe together we could rearrange
We could get across a new priority

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from Thawing, released May 1, 2020

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The home for the music of Adam Matlock, his songwriting alias An Historic, and his electronic project GZARA (fka G. Zarapanecko).

All music composed by Adam Matlock unless otherwise indicated. For all related projects, visit adammatlock.bandcamp.com

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