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from Queen of England by Matthew Barton

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lyrics

eve i regret
if i led you on
boys of madonna
we know all along
but words are weapons
and i had no defences
it was all in my head
all in my wrist
all in the girls i never kissed

men can be eagles
cold and awake
simple as seagulls
down for the take
are the real men puffing
up imaginary feathers
but the men without wings
where do they go
if you see any nesting
won't you let me know

eve if we met again
what would we find
you said san francisco
was the time of your life
keep it with mine
waiting in line
on the day prince died
on the day prince died

i've looked out to water
thinking bout things
the people around me
making babies
building swings
the ocean rolling
i'm lone as a seabird
well you call it freedom
i call your bluff
is freedom a prison
if you don't live enough

what's living enough baby
living enough now
what's living enough baby
living enough now
what's living enough baby
living enough now
what's living enough baby
living enough now

it's snowing in april
i'm on my way home
i'll sing to the strings
tease out the unknown
if i gave you a purple rose
would you take it
it's not about you babe
it's not about me
it's trying to find meaning
a reason to be

wanting and needing
brothers in arms
knowing, believing
dangerous charms
if your voice is a choke
make it a shout
break down the boys' club
let them all out
maybe it's better
keep memories kind
you said san francisco
was the time of your life
keep it with mine
waiting in line
on the day prince died
on the day prince died
on the day prince died

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from Queen of England, released August 28, 2020
guitar, harmonium, keyboard & vocals: matthew barton
written & recorded by: matthew barton
mastered by: sam wain

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