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lyrics
There’s a photograph of my dad and me
When I was about 13
Both of us staring out to sea
Just inches in-between.
Both of us standing the same way
With our weight twisted to the right...
But within three years, we wouldn’t breathe the same air
Without a fight.
But not quite yet
We still had a bit of time left
Before I’d cross every line
And break each limit that he set.
I was not quite ready
For the inevitable step.
But when I left,
The main thing on my mind
Was just how far away I could get.
The last time I saw him, I cut his nails
Because nobody else there would.
Truth to tell –
It didn’t go all that well –
These days my eyesight’s not that good.
He didn’t open or move his eyes.
Not a sound came from his lips.
But the man I knew – I still recognised
When I nicked his fingertips!
Not quite dead.
Still a bit of fight in the old man yet.
I’ve no idea what was in his head,
But quite clear what that reaction said:
He was
Not quite ready
To let them nail down the lid
And when I left, he squeezed my hand.
Or at least, I think he did.
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Enjoying the EP very much. Looking forward to seeing you with Blair Dunlop in Manchester in March. You have an amazing voice and your words are beautiful.
trevbutcher
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